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International Patent Expiration: How Timelines Vary Around the World
Patent expiration isn't the same worldwide. While 20 years from filing is the standard, delays, fees, and country-specific rules can shorten or extend protection - especially for pharmaceuticals. Know how your patent really expires in each market.
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Coenzyme Q10 and Blood Pressure Medications: What You Need to Know About Effectiveness and Interactions
Coenzyme Q10 may help lower blood pressure slightly, but it can interact dangerously with medications like warfarin and lisinopril. Learn the real risks, what the science says, and how to use it safely.
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Pharmacy Errors with Generics: How to Prevent and Fix Common Mistakes
Generic medications save money but introduce unique risks like look-alike pills, manufacturer changes, and outdated databases. Learn how pharmacists can prevent and correct these errors to protect patient safety.
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Liver Disease and Drug Metabolism: How Reduced Clearance Affects Medication Safety
Liver disease slows drug metabolism, causing medications to build up and trigger dangerous side effects. Learn how liver damage affects common drugs, why standard doses can be harmful, and what dosing adjustments actually work.
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The Purple Book: Understanding Biosimilars and Interchangeability from the FDA
The FDA's Purple Book is the official guide to biosimilars and interchangeable biological products in the U.S. Learn how it works, what the difference is between biosimilars and interchangeable drugs, and how it affects your prescriptions.
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Batch Variability and Bioequivalence: What Acceptable Limits Really Mean
Batch variability in pharmaceutical manufacturing can skew bioequivalence results, leading to incorrect approvals or rejections of generic drugs. Learn how regulators are updating standards to account for real-world manufacturing differences.
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Hospital Formulary Economics: How Institutions Choose Generic Drugs
Hospital formularies carefully select generic drugs based on clinical safety, cost, and supply reliability-not just price. Learn how P&T committees evaluate generics, navigate rebates, and manage shortages to ensure patient care isn't compromised.
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Sleep Medications: Safety Risks, Dependence, and Proven Alternatives
Sleep medications may help short-term insomnia but carry serious risks like dependence, next-day impairment, and dementia. CBT-I is the only proven long-term solution with no side effects.
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How to Keep Travel Medications Within Shelf Life on Long Trips
Learn how to keep your insulin, EpiPens, and other temperature-sensitive medications safe during long trips. Avoid potency loss, heat damage, and travel emergencies with proven storage tips and tools.
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FDA Safety Alerts: What You Need to Know About Generic Drug Warnings
FDA safety alerts for generic drugs often lag behind brand-name versions due to outdated regulations. Learn how the system works, why warnings may be missing, and what you can do to protect yourself.
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Herpes Simplex Virus: Types, Symptoms, and Antiviral Therapy Explained
Herpes Simplex Virus comes in two types-HSV-1 and HSV-2-with different symptoms, transmission patterns, and treatment needs. Learn how antiviral therapy reduces outbreaks, prevents spread, and improves quality of life.
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Anticholinergic Burden in Older Adults: How Common Medications Raise Dementia Risk
Many common medications for allergies, bladder issues, and sleep can build up anticholinergic burden in older adults, raising dementia risk. Learn which drugs to watch for and how to reduce cognitive harm.
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