Archive: 2025/12

21 December Matthew Brown 0 Comments

Myasthenia Gravis Treatment: Latest Therapies for Autoimmune Neuromuscular Disorder

Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder that weakens muscles by disrupting nerve signals. Learn the latest treatments - from thymectomy and immunosuppressants to FDA-approved biologics like FcRn inhibitors - that are transforming patient outcomes in 2025.

20 December Matthew Brown 2 Comments

Medication Therapy Management: How Pharmacists Optimize Generic Drug Use for Better Outcomes

Pharmacists use Medication Therapy Management to optimize generic drug use, cutting costs by up to 85% while ensuring safety and effectiveness. Learn how MTM helps patients save money, improve adherence, and avoid dangerous drug interactions.

19 December Matthew Brown 3 Comments

Dechallenge and Rechallenge in Drug Side Effects: How Doctors Confirm Which Medication Is Causing Harm

Dechallenge and rechallenge are key clinical tools used to determine if a drug caused a side effect. Stopping the drug to see if symptoms improve (dechallenge) and carefully restarting it to confirm the reaction (rechallenge) provide the strongest evidence of causality in pharmacovigilance.

18 December Matthew Brown 3 Comments

Subscribe to FDA Safety Communications: Never Miss a Critical Alert

Subscribe to FDA Safety Communications to receive urgent alerts about recalls and safety risks for drugs, medical devices, food, and more. Get targeted email warnings before it's too late.

16 December Matthew Brown 7 Comments

Aged Cheeses and Processed Meats: How They Interact with MAOI Medications

Aged cheeses and processed meats contain tyramine, which can cause dangerous blood pressure spikes when taken with MAOI antidepressants. Learn which foods are safe, what happens during an interaction, and how to avoid life-threatening reactions.

15 December Matthew Brown 6 Comments

Switching Health Plans? How to Check Generic Drug Coverage to Save Money

Switching health plans? Generic drug coverage can make or break your savings. Learn how to check formularies, compare tiers, and avoid costly surprises on your prescriptions.

15 December Matthew Brown 4 Comments

Prescription Writing Errors and How to Catch Them as a Patient

Prescription errors harm millions each year-but you can catch them. Learn the 7 key signs of dangerous prescription mistakes, how to verify your meds, and what to do if something looks wrong.

12 December Matthew Brown 7 Comments

Sleep Hygiene When Medications Disrupt Rest: Practical Steps to Reclaim Your Nights

Learn how to improve sleep when medications disrupt rest. Practical, science-backed sleep hygiene steps to reduce grogginess, reset your rhythm, and cut reliance on sleep pills.

11 December Matthew Brown 8 Comments

TRICARE Coverage for Generics: What Military Families Need to Know in 2025

TRICARE covers 92% of prescriptions as generics in 2025, saving military families billions. Learn how to get the lowest copays, avoid coverage gaps, and use home delivery, military pharmacies, and the formulary tool effectively.

10 December Matthew Brown 7 Comments

Economic Impact of Patent Expiration: How Drug Prices Drop After Patents Expire

When pharmaceutical patents expire, drug prices typically drop by 80% or more as generics enter the market. The U.S. sees the steepest declines, but patent thickets and rebates can delay savings. Competition drives prices down-but only if the system lets it.