Tag: generic substitution

23

Mar

Patient Counseling on Generics: What Pharmacists Must Discuss to Improve Adherence and Trust

Patient Counseling on Generics: What Pharmacists Must Discuss to Improve Adherence and Trust

Generic medications save billions but fail if patients don’t trust them. Pharmacists must explain bioequivalence, appearance changes, and safety to prevent non-adherence. Here’s what to say-and why it matters.

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1

Feb

Multiple Manufacturers: NTI Drugs and Switching Between Generics

Multiple Manufacturers: NTI Drugs and Switching Between Generics

NTI drugs like levothyroxine and tacrolimus have a narrow safety margin. Switching between generic manufacturers can affect blood levels and cause serious side effects - even when generics pass FDA tests. Here’s what you need to know.

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29

Jan

Antitrust Issues in Generic Substitution: How Pharma Tactics Block Cheaper Drugs

Antitrust Issues in Generic Substitution: How Pharma Tactics Block Cheaper Drugs

Big pharma companies are using legal loopholes to block generic drugs from replacing brand-name medicines, costing patients billions. Learn how product hopping, REMS abuse, and withdrawal tactics undermine pharmacy substitution laws - and who’s fighting back.

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