Author: Laurence Pendell

Find out what prescription medications are covered by Medicaid, how Preferred Drug Lists work, and how to handle prior authorizations to lower your drug costs.

Explore how the FDA regulates foreign generic drug manufacturing, the shift to unannounced inspections, and the impact of cGMP standards on drug safety.

Explore the transformative benefits and potential risks of SGLT2 inhibitors for Type 2 diabetes management, including heart and kidney protection.

Understand how drugs like allopurinol and fluvoxamine slow theophylline metabolism, risking toxicity and requiring careful dose monitoring.

Discover how pharmacogenomics reshapes drug safety by revealing hidden genetic risks in drug interactions. Learn about CYP enzymes, clinical guidelines, and implementation barriers affecting patient care today.

A practical guide to diabetes foot care, featuring a daily inspection checklist and ulcer prevention strategies based on the latest IWGDF 2023 guidelines.

Learn how to safely use short-term medications after surgery to avoid dangerous errors. From labeling syringes to asking the right questions, these steps protect your recovery.

Learn how to read prescription labels for international travel, avoid customs seizures, and adjust dosing across time zones with clear, practical steps backed by global health guidelines.

The FDA approves generic drugs through the ANDA process, ensuring they match brand-name drugs in safety, strength, and effectiveness - saving billions each year. Learn how bioequivalence, inspections, and regulations keep generics reliable.

Learn how to track global medication safety updates using WHO alerts, the Yellow Card app, #MedSafetyWeek, and ISMP guidelines. Discover real tools, current trends, and what you can do today to help prevent drug-related harm.

Learn how to time your medication doses to minimize your baby's exposure while continuing to breastfeed safely. Evidence-based strategies for painkillers, antidepressants, and more.

Learn how to talk to your doctor about staying on a brand-name medication when generics don't work for you. Get practical tips, evidence-based reasons, and steps to fight insurance denials.