The FDA requires generic drug labels to match brand-name labels exactly, with only minor exceptions. Learn how labeling rules work, why delays happen, and what patients should know about safety updates.
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The 80-125% rule ensures generic drugs are absorbed the same way as brand-name versions. It's based on pharmacokinetic data and confidence intervals, not active ingredient amounts. Learn how it works and why it matters.
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Biosimilars are highly similar, FDA-approved versions of complex biologic drugs. They work the same way, have the same safety profile, and cost 15-30% less. Learn how they differ from generics and why they're a safe, affordable option for treating arthritis, cancer, diabetes, and more.
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Counterfeit meds can look real but kill you fast. Learn the warning signs-like strange side effects, pills that don’t work, or fentanyl poisoning-and how to protect yourself from fake pills sold online or in pharmacies.
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The FDA allows only a short list of dangerous medications to be flushed down the toilet to prevent accidental overdose. Learn which drugs qualify, when to flush them, and safer alternatives.
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Learn how the FDA approves generic drugs through the ANDA process - from bioequivalence studies to manufacturing standards and regulatory timelines. Discover what it takes to bring a generic drug to market and why it saves billions annually.
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Learn how medicines interact with your body at a molecular level and why understanding their mechanism is the key to using them safely. Real examples, practical tips, and science-backed safety rules.
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Generic drugs make up 90% of U.S. prescriptions but only 23% of drug spending. Government policy focuses on fostering competition-not setting prices-to keep generics affordable. Here's how it works.
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Inactive ingredients in generic medications can interact when taken together, causing side effects even when active drugs are identical. Learn how excipients like lactose and dyes affect safety, what to watch for, and how to protect yourself.
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Clinician communication is the most powerful factor in whether patients accept generic medications. Learn how clear, confident explanations about FDA bioequivalence, cost savings, and nocebo effects build trust-and why poor communication leads to non-adherence.
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