Category: Medicine - Page 2

Pharmaceutical Prices across Different Countries: A Clear Comparison
By Celia Rawdon
Pharmaceutical Prices across Different Countries: A Clear Comparison

Pharmaceutical prices vary dramatically across countries due to policy differences. The U.S. has high list prices but low generic costs, while countries like Japan and France use negotiation and price caps to keep costs down. Medicare's new negotiation power is changing the landscape.

Generic Drug Shortages: Causes and How They Limit Patient Access
By Celia Rawdon
Generic Drug Shortages: Causes and How They Limit Patient Access

Generic drug shortages are rising, putting patient safety at risk. Learn why these essential medications keep running out, how they affect treatment, and what’s being done-or not done-to fix the crisis.

Immunotherapy: How Checkpoint Inhibitors and CAR-T Cell Therapy Are Changing Cancer Treatment
By Celia Rawdon
Immunotherapy: How Checkpoint Inhibitors and CAR-T Cell Therapy Are Changing Cancer Treatment

Checkpoint inhibitors and CAR-T cell therapy are transforming cancer care by harnessing the immune system. Learn how they work, their differences, side effects, and why combining them may be the future of treating even solid tumors.

GMP for Generics: FDA Requirements for Manufacturing Generic Drugs
By Celia Rawdon
GMP for Generics: FDA Requirements for Manufacturing Generic Drugs

FDA's CGMP requirements ensure generic drugs meet the same quality standards as brand-name drugs. Learn the key rules for manufacturing, testing, documentation, and compliance that keep generics safe and effective.

Hepatitis C Cure Rates With Direct-Acting Antivirals: What You Need to Know
By Celia Rawdon
Hepatitis C Cure Rates With Direct-Acting Antivirals: What You Need to Know

Hepatitis C can now be cured in over 95% of cases with direct-acting antivirals. Learn how DAAs work, their real-world success rates, who still misses treatment, and what you should do if you're diagnosed.

Finding Medications Abroad and Getting Local Prescriptions: A Practical Guide for Travelers
By Celia Rawdon
Finding Medications Abroad and Getting Local Prescriptions: A Practical Guide for Travelers

Learn how to safely carry and refill prescription medications abroad. Avoid legal trouble with this practical guide to international drug laws, local prescriptions, and travel tips for 2025.

How to Communicate With Your Pharmacy During Generic Drug Transitions
By Celia Rawdon
How to Communicate With Your Pharmacy During Generic Drug Transitions

Learn how to talk to your pharmacy during a switch to generic medication-what to ask, when to push back, and how to avoid side effects or treatment gaps. Save money without risking your health.

How Drug Shortages Are Delaying Treatment and Endangering Patients
By Celia Rawdon
How Drug Shortages Are Delaying Treatment and Endangering Patients

Drug shortages are delaying critical treatments, increasing errors, and forcing patients to skip doses. With over 250 drugs in short supply, the healthcare system is under strain-and patients are paying the price.

OTC Gas and Bloating Remedies: Simethicone vs Enzyme Products Explained
By Celia Rawdon
OTC Gas and Bloating Remedies: Simethicone vs Enzyme Products Explained

Learn how simethicone and enzyme products like Beano and Lactaid work to relieve gas and bloating. Discover which one to use when, how they compare, and what experts really say.

Statin Intolerance: How to Recognize Muscle Symptoms and Find Effective Alternatives
By Celia Rawdon
Statin Intolerance: How to Recognize Muscle Symptoms and Find Effective Alternatives

Statin intolerance is often misdiagnosed. Most muscle pain isn't caused by statins. Learn how to tell the difference and what real alternatives exist for lowering cholesterol safely.

Age-Related Macular Degeneration: How Anti-VEGF Treatments Stop Central Vision Loss
By Celia Rawdon
Age-Related Macular Degeneration: How Anti-VEGF Treatments Stop Central Vision Loss

Age-related macular degeneration causes central vision loss, especially in people over 55. Anti-VEGF injections are the standard treatment for wet AMD, stopping abnormal blood vessels and preserving sight. Learn how it works, what to expect, and how to protect your vision.

Clinical Outcomes with Biosimilars: Do They Work as Well as the Original Biologics?
By Celia Rawdon
Clinical Outcomes with Biosimilars: Do They Work as Well as the Original Biologics?

Biosimilars work just as well as original biologics, with equal safety and effectiveness across dozens of studies. They cost significantly less, making critical treatments more accessible. Learn what the data really says.