The Military Shelf Life Extension Program proves many drugs remain effective years beyond their expiration dates when stored properly - saving billions and challenging outdated drug safety assumptions.
Learn how to identify high-alert medications that require independent double checks to prevent deadly errors. Understand which drugs need extra safeguards, how to perform proper verification, and why cutting corners puts patients at risk.
Learn how to track post-marketing drug safety studies using FAERS, Sentinel, and real-world data. Understand regulatory systems, signal detection, and best practices to prevent hidden risks after a drug launches.
Learn the main types of blood pressure medications, their common side effects, and how to stay safe while taking them. Find out which drugs work best for different people and what to do if you experience problems.
Switching to an authorized generic can save you $15-$30 per prescription without changing how your medicine works. Learn how to confirm it's the same drug, why prices drop, and what to watch for.
Learn how to choose and use OTC sunscreen properly. Understand SPF, broad spectrum protection, reapplication rules, and what really works - backed by science and real-world testing.
Partial AUC measures drug exposure in specific time intervals to improve bioequivalence for complex formulations. It overcomes limitations of traditional metrics like Cmax and AUC. FDA and EMA require it for certain drugs. Challenges include higher sample sizes and precise time intervals. Essential for generic drug developers to prevent rejections.
Patent and market exclusivity are key protections for pharmaceuticals. Patents protect inventions from USPTO; market exclusivity is FDA-granted. They differ in duration, enforcement, and scope. Understanding both helps navigate drug development and generic competition. Real-world examples show their impact on drug pricing and availability.
Insurance formularies control which drugs are covered and how much you pay. Learn how tiers, substitution rules, and prior authorization affect your prescriptions-and how to protect your treatment.
Fungal nail infections and nail psoriasis look similar but require completely different treatments. Learn how to tell them apart, what tests to ask for, and why misdiagnosis is so common - and costly.
