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Paragraph IV Certifications: How Generic Drug Makers Legally Challenge Brand Patents
Paragraph IV certifications let generic drug makers legally challenge brand-name drug patents before they expire. This Hatch-Waxman Act mechanism triggers lawsuits, grants 180-day exclusivity to winners, and has saved U.S. consumers over $1.7 trillion since 1984.
How to Ask for 90-Day Supplies to Reduce Pharmacy Trips
Learn how to ask your doctor for a 90-day supply of maintenance meds to cut pharmacy trips in half, save money, and improve adherence. Step-by-step guide for Medicare, private insurance, and Walmart users.
How to Plan Annual Open Enrollment for Medication Coverage in Medicare
Learn how to review and switch Medicare drug plans during Open Enrollment to save hundreds on prescriptions. Avoid costly formulary changes and pharmacy network pitfalls with this step-by-step guide.
Insurance Coverage of Online Pharmacy Generics: What You Need to Know in 2025
Learn how insurance covers generic drugs from online pharmacies in 2025. Know the difference between mail-order and independent sites, how formularies work, and how to save money without getting burned.
Bioequivalence Studies and the Critical Role of Age and Sex in Study Design
Bioequivalence studies must now include balanced representation of men and women, and older adults, to ensure generic drugs work safely for everyone. Regulatory agencies are updating guidelines to reflect real-world use.
Vitiligo Treatment: How Phototherapy Works and Why It’s Combined with Topical Therapies
Phototherapy, especially NB-UVB, is the most effective treatment for vitiligo repigmentation. It works best when combined with topical creams like ruxolitinib or calcineurin inhibitors. Results take months, vary by body area, and require consistent treatment.
TIA vs. Stroke: Recognizing the Warning Signs and Why Immediate Action Saves Lives
TIA and stroke share the same warning signs, but TIA is a critical warning that a major stroke is coming. Learn how to recognize the symptoms and why immediate medical care-even if symptoms disappear-is essential to prevent permanent damage.
Sedative-Hypnotics: Benzodiazepines vs. Non-Benzodiazepines for Sleep
Benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepines are commonly prescribed for insomnia, but both carry serious risks including memory loss, falls, and addiction. Learn why experts now recommend therapy over pills.
Indian Generic Manufacturers: The World's Pharmacy and Global Exports
India produces over 20% of the world's generic medicines, supplying affordable drugs to billions. With 650 FDA-approved plants and a booming biosimilars sector, it's the true pharmacy of the world.
Weight Loss Plateaus: Why Your Metabolism Slows Down and How to Break Through
Weight loss plateaus happen because your metabolism slows down as you lose weight-not because you're doing something wrong. Learn why this happens and how to break through with science-backed strategies.