Antitrust laws in the generic drug market prevent big pharmaceutical companies from blocking cheaper alternatives through pay-for-delay deals, patent manipulation, and product hopping. These tactics cost consumers billions and limit access to essential medicines.
Many Americans buy cheaper generics abroad to save money on prescriptions. Learn where to find safe, verified international pharmacies, how much you can save, the risks involved, and how to avoid counterfeit drugs.
Discover the tools and strategies to find the lowest cash prices for generic prescription drugs in the U.S., from GoodRx and Real-Time Benefit Tools to state-level transparency laws and patient assistance programs.
Learn how to spot fake online pharmacies and avoid dangerous, counterfeit medications. Discover 10 clear red flags that separate legit pharmacies from rogue operations-and how to protect yourself.
Some statins may cause insomnia or vivid dreams, especially lipophilic types like simvastatin. Evidence is mixed, but switching to hydrophilic statins like pravastatin often helps. Don't stop without talking to your doctor.
Long-term steroid use suppresses natural cortisol production. ACTH stimulation testing is the key to safely restarting adrenal function and avoiding life-threatening adrenal crisis during tapering.
Specialists often choose brand-name drugs over generics because of proven effectiveness, lack of long-term data on alternatives, and complex patient needs. High costs, PBM markups, and administrative barriers make specialty prescribing a challenge.
Isotretinoin can clear severe acne but carries potential mental health risks. Learn who's most at risk, what symptoms to watch for, and how doctors are improving monitoring to keep patients safe.
Galactorrhea and high prolactin can cause milky nipple discharge and infertility, but are often treatable with medication. Learn the causes, how dopamine agonists like cabergoline restore fertility, and what to do next.
Learn how to tell the difference between manufacturer expiration dates and pharmacy beyond-use dates for medications. Know when your drugs are still safe-and when to throw them away.