Category: Pharmaceuticals - Page 2

By Barrie av / Dec, 29 2025

Stability Testing Requirements: Temperature and Time Conditions for Pharmaceutical Products

Stability testing ensures pharmaceutical products remain safe and effective over time. This article details the mandatory temperature and time conditions under ICH Q1A(R2), including long-term, accelerated, and refrigerated protocols used globally.

By Barrie av / Dec, 28 2025

How Multiple Generic Drug Manufacturers Drive Down Prices

Multiple generic manufacturers drive down drug prices through competition, with studies showing up to 70% price drops when four or more makers enter the market. Learn how this works-and why fewer makers can lead to dangerous price spikes.

By Barrie av / Dec, 26 2025

How to Protect Your Privacy When Disposing of Medications

Learn how to safely dispose of old medications without risking your privacy. Follow simple steps to protect your health info from identity thieves and avoid environmental harm.

By Barrie av / Dec, 25 2025

Economic Impact of Patent Expiration: When Drug Prices Drop

When pharmaceutical patents expire, drug prices can drop by up to 80% as generics enter the market. This economic shift saves billions-but patent thickets and rebate deals often delay real savings for patients.

By Barrie av / Dec, 22 2025

Parkinson’s Disease: Understanding Tremor, Stiffness, and How Dopamine Replacement Works

Parkinson’s disease causes tremor, stiffness, and slowness due to dopamine loss in the brain. Levodopa is the main treatment, but long-term use brings side effects. Learn how dopamine replacement works, why timing matters, and what alternatives exist.

By Barrie av / Dec, 20 2025

Cystic Fibrosis: Genetic Respiratory Disease and How New Therapies Are Changing Outcomes

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic respiratory disease that thickens mucus, damaging lungs and organs. New CFTR modulator therapies now extend life expectancy to over 50 years, but access and cost remain major barriers.

By Barrie av / Dec, 18 2025

Drug Safety Signals and Clinical Trials: How Hidden Risks Emerge After Approval

Drug safety signals reveal hidden risks that clinical trials miss. Learn how real-world data, statistical tools, and regulatory systems detect adverse reactions after approval-and why patient reports matter.

By Barrie av / Dec, 15 2025

Medications You Should Never Use After the Expiration Date

Some medications lose effectiveness after expiration - others become dangerous. Learn which drugs you should never use past their date, why they’re risky, and how to store and dispose of them safely.

By Barrie av / Dec, 15 2025

Contrast Dye Reactions: What You Need to Know About Pre-Medication and Safety Planning

Learn how pre-medication with steroids and antihistamines reduces the risk of serious reactions to iodinated contrast dye during CT scans. Know who needs it, when it works, and what alternatives exist.

By Barrie av / Dec, 10 2025

Antitrust Issues in Generic Substitution: How Big Pharma Blocks Cheaper Drugs

Big Pharma uses legal tricks like product hopping and REMS abuse to block generic drugs, keeping prices high. Learn how antitrust enforcement is fighting back-and what it means for your prescriptions.