RXConnected: Comprehensive Pharmaceutical Network - Page 2
FDA Foreign Facility Inspections: What Overseas Food Plants Must Now Do to Stay Compliant
The FDA now conducts unannounced inspections of overseas food facilities to ensure imported products meet U.S. safety standards. Here’s what foreign plants must do to stay compliant-and what happens if they don’t.
Why Generic Drugs Are Vanishing: The Hidden Crisis Behind Drug Shortages
Generic drugs make up 90% of prescriptions but only 20% of spending. Yet they’re vanishing due to broken economics, overseas production, and weak quality control. Here’s why shortages are getting worse.
DailyMed Navigation: How to Find Up-to-Date Drug Labels and Side Effects
DailyMed is the official source for up-to-date FDA drug labels and side effects. Learn how to find accurate, current medication information directly from the National Library of Medicine.
Buprenorphine Side Effects: Understanding the Ceiling Effect and Real-World Safety
Buprenorphine offers a safer alternative to full opioid agonists for treating opioid use disorder, thanks to its ceiling effect that limits respiratory depression. Learn how it works, its side effects, and why it's become a cornerstone of modern addiction treatment.
How to Set Up Medication Budgeting and Auto-Refill Alerts
Learn how to set up medication budgeting and auto-refill alerts to save money and avoid running out of prescriptions. Simple steps for tracking costs, choosing pharmacies, and using free tools to cut expenses.
Ashwagandha and Thyroid Medications: Risks of Over-Replacement
Ashwagandha may boost thyroid function, but when taken with thyroid medication, it can cause dangerous over-replacement. Learn the risks, symptoms, and what experts recommend.
Switching Pharmacies: What Information You Need to Provide for Prescription Transfers
Switching pharmacies requires different steps depending on whether you take controlled substances. Learn what info you need to provide, how DEA rules limit transfers, and how to avoid delays or denials.
EMA vs FDA Drug Labeling: Key International Differences That Impact Global Drug Access
The EMA and FDA have very different approaches to drug labeling, affecting how medications are prescribed, used, and accessed globally. Key differences in indications, risk communication, language requirements, and approval pathways impact patients and providers worldwide.
Food Intolerance vs. Allergy: GI Symptoms and Testing Explained
Learn the key differences between food intolerance and food allergy, including GI symptoms, accurate testing methods, and how to manage each condition safely and effectively.
Pharmaceutical Equivalence for Generics: What It Really Means When You Pick a Generic Drug
Pharmaceutical equivalence means generic drugs have the same active ingredient and dosage as brand-name versions - but it doesn't guarantee identical effects. Learn what this really means for your prescriptions and when to ask questions.