Archive: 2025/12

From ANDA to Shelf: How Generic Drugs Reach Retail Pharmacies

From ANDA to Shelf: How Generic Drugs Reach Retail Pharmacies

Discover how generic drugs go from FDA approval via the ANDA process to becoming affordable options on pharmacy shelves - and why this system saves billions every year.

Montelukast for Allergic Airways: How Leukotriene Inhibitors Work and When They’re Used

Montelukast for Allergic Airways: How Leukotriene Inhibitors Work and When They’re Used

Montelukast is a leukotriene inhibitor used to prevent asthma and allergy symptoms by blocking inflammatory signals in the airways. It's not a first-line treatment but helps those who can't use inhalers or need dual relief for nose and lung symptoms.

How States Use Medicaid Generic Drug Policies to Cut Prescription Costs

How States Use Medicaid Generic Drug Policies to Cut Prescription Costs

States are using MAC lists, anti-gouging laws, and PBM transparency to control rising generic drug costs in Medicaid. Learn how these strategies work - and where they fall short.

OTC Heartburn Medications: Antacids, H2 Blockers, and PPIs Explained

OTC Heartburn Medications: Antacids, H2 Blockers, and PPIs Explained

Learn how antacids, H2 blockers, and PPIs work differently for heartburn relief. Find out which OTC option is right for your symptoms - and when to see a doctor instead.

How to Track Pediatric Doses with Apps and Dosing Charts

How to Track Pediatric Doses with Apps and Dosing Charts

Track pediatric doses safely with trusted apps and dosing charts. Learn which tools clinicians use, how parents can prevent errors, and why weight-based calculations matter for children's medication safety.

Sleep Problems and Insomnia Caused by Medications: Practical Tips

Sleep Problems and Insomnia Caused by Medications: Practical Tips

Many common medications-from antidepressants to blood pressure pills-can cause insomnia. Learn which drugs disrupt sleep, why they do it, and how to fix it with simple, science-backed adjustments.

AI and Pharmacogenomics: How Personalized Generic Recommendations Are Changing Online Pharmacies

AI and Pharmacogenomics: How Personalized Generic Recommendations Are Changing Online Pharmacies

AI is transforming online pharmacies by using your genes to recommend the right generic drugs-cutting side effects, saving money, and making treatment work better. Here’s how it works and how to use it.

Opioid Agreements: Safe Prescribing and Monitoring Practices for Chronic Pain

Opioid Agreements: Safe Prescribing and Monitoring Practices for Chronic Pain

Opioid agreements and PDMPs are essential tools for safe pain management. Learn how they work together to prevent misuse, protect patients, and support responsible prescribing.

Nail Disorders: How to Tell Fungal Infections Apart from Psoriatic Changes

Nail Disorders: How to Tell Fungal Infections Apart from Psoriatic Changes

Fungal nail infections and psoriatic nail changes look similar but need totally different treatments. Learn the key signs, diagnostic steps, and effective therapies to avoid misdiagnosis and wasted time.

Severe Hypertensive Crisis from Drug Interactions: What You Need to Know

Severe Hypertensive Crisis from Drug Interactions: What You Need to Know

A severe hypertensive crisis can be triggered by common drug interactions-like antidepressants with cold medicine or cheese with MAOIs. Learn the signs, risks, and how to prevent a life-threatening emergency.