Category: Medications - Page 2
TRIPS Agreement and Generic Medicine Access: How Patent Rules Block Life-Saving Drugs
The TRIPS Agreement enforces strict pharmaceutical patents that block access to affordable generic medicines in low-income countries. Despite legal flexibilities, political pressure and complex rules make it nearly impossible to use them.
Antidepressants and Bipolar Disorder: What You Need to Know About Mood Destabilization Risks
Antidepressants can trigger mania in bipolar disorder. Learn why they're risky, which ones are least dangerous, what safer alternatives exist, and when they might still be used under strict supervision.
How to Handle Prescription Transfers Between Countries: A Practical Guide for Travelers
Learn how to legally refill your prescription abroad. This guide covers rules for transferring medications between the U.S., Canada, the EU, and other countries-with practical steps to avoid getting stranded without your meds.
How Comorbidities Increase Drug Side Effects and Risk
Comorbidities like liver disease, kidney failure, or heart conditions dramatically increase the risk of dangerous drug side effects. Learn how chronic illnesses change how your body processes medication - and what you can do to stay safe.
How to Use Text Message Reminders for Medication Schedules
Text message reminders can significantly improve medication adherence when personalized and timed correctly. Learn how to set them up, avoid common mistakes, and know when they’re not enough.
Sirolimus and Wound Healing: When to Start After Surgery
Sirolimus can delay wound healing after surgery, increasing risks like infection and wound reopening. Learn when to start it post-transplant, who’s at highest risk, and how to reduce complications with timing, dosing, and patient prep.
Medicare Part D Economics: How Programs Use Generics to Cut Costs
Medicare Part D saves billions by pushing generic drugs through tiered formularies. Learn how generics cut costs, how to find the best plan, and why some beneficiaries still pay too much-even when cheaper options exist.
How the FDA Ensures Generic Drug Safety Through Manufacturing Oversight
The FDA ensures generic drug safety through strict manufacturing oversight, bioequivalence testing, global inspections, and continuous post-market monitoring. Every generic pill must meet the same quality and safety standards as brand-name drugs.
Long-Term Care Insurance and Generic Drug Coverage in Nursing Homes: What You Really Need to Know
Long-term care insurance doesn't cover generic drugs in nursing homes - Medicare Part D does. Learn how drug coverage really works, why formularies matter, and what families need to do to avoid medication gaps.
How to Secure Medications During Home Renovations or Moves
Learn how to safely store, pack, and dispose of medications during home renovations or moves to prevent spoilage, accidental access, and environmental harm. Practical steps for temperature control, secure storage, and proper disposal.
