Tag: generic substitution

10
Feb
Antitrust Issues in Generic Substitution: How Pharma Tactics Block Cheaper Drugs
Pharmacy

Antitrust Issues in Generic Substitution: How Pharma Tactics Block Cheaper Drugs

Pharmaceutical companies are using legal loopholes to block generic drugs from entering the market, costing patients billions. Learn how product hopping, REMS abuse, and withdrawal tactics undermine substitution laws-and what regulators are doing about it.

Caden Aldridge
26
Jan
When Your Doctor Might Prescribe Brand-Name Only and Why
Medications

When Your Doctor Might Prescribe Brand-Name Only and Why

Doctors rarely prescribe brand-name drugs only - but when they do, it’s usually because of medical necessity. Learn why certain medications like thyroid or seizure drugs require the brand version, when generics are safe, and how to advocate for the right choice.

Caden Aldridge
1
Jan
Keeping a Medication Journal: Tracking Your Response to Generic Medications
Medications

Keeping a Medication Journal: Tracking Your Response to Generic Medications

Keep a medication journal to track how your body responds when switching to generic drugs. Learn what to record, which medications need it most, and how to use your notes to talk to your doctor.

Caden Aldridge