Author: Casper Thornebridge
How to Read Children’s Medicine Labels by Age and Weight
Learn how to read children's medicine labels using weight and age to avoid dangerous dosing errors. Get clear, practical steps for measuring acetaminophen and ibuprofen safely - and why kitchen spoons are never okay.
Pediatric Exclusivity: How the FDA Extends Drug Market Protection Without Changing Patents
Pediatric exclusivity gives drugmakers six extra months of market protection by blocking generic approvals-even after patents expire. It's not a patent extension, but it's just as powerful.
Understanding Patent Disputes in Generic Drug Markets: How Litigation Affects Access to Affordable Medicines
Patent disputes in generic drug markets affect drug access and costs. The Hatch-Waxman Act sets rules for patent challenges, but brand companies often use tactics to delay generics. Recent cases like Teva vs. Amneal show courts reining in improper listings. The FTC is cracking down, while settlements sometimes speed up generic entry. This explains how litigation shapes affordable medicine availability.
Pediatric Exclusivity: How the FDA Extends Market Protection for Drugs
Pediatric exclusivity gives drug makers six months of market protection by blocking generic approvals-not extending patents. It incentivizes pediatric studies. Learn how this FDA tool works and why it matters for drug development.
How to Re-Challenge or Desensitize After a Drug Allergy Under Supervision
Drug desensitization is a safe, medically supervised process that allows people with severe drug allergies to tolerate essential medications by slowly increasing doses under close monitoring. Used in cancer, infection, and autoimmune treatment, it enables life-saving therapy when no alternatives exist.
Weight Maintenance: How to Keep Off the Pounds After Dieting
Most people lose weight but gain it back. This article explains why weight regain happens, what science says actually works to keep it off, and how to build habits that last-not just for months, but for life.
Continuing Education for Pharmacists: Staying Current on Generics
Pharmacists must stay current on generics to avoid dangerous substitution errors. With 90% of prescriptions filled with generics and constantly changing FDA ratings, continuing education isn't optional-it's essential for patient safety and legal compliance.
Dry Mouth from Medications: Why It Happens and How to Fix It
Dry mouth from medications is a common but dangerous side effect affecting millions. Learn which drugs cause it, why it harms your teeth, and how to manage it effectively before it leads to serious dental problems.
Protein-Rich Foods and Medications: How Diet Affects Absorption and Effectiveness
Protein-rich foods can block absorption of key medications like levodopa, reducing effectiveness by up to 50%. Learn how timing, redistribution, and hidden protein in foods impact drug performance-and what to do about it.
How to Read FDA Drug Labels: Understanding Key Information Sections
Learn how to read FDA drug labels step by step - from Boxed Warnings to dosage instructions - and understand the critical sections that impact your safety and treatment. No fluff, just what you need to know.