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Generic medications cost far less than brand-name drugs because they skip expensive research and marketing. Learn how competition, FDA rules, and smart shopping lead to massive savings for patients and insurers.

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Discover proven non-opioid pain management options backed by science - from exercise and acupuncture to new FDA-approved medications - that offer safe, effective relief without addiction risks.

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Folic acid is essential during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects, but it can interact dangerously with medications like anticonvulsants, methotrexate, and iron supplements. Learn what doses to take, which meds to watch for, and how to avoid absorption problems.

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Goldenseal can reduce metformin absorption, raising blood sugar risks for people with type 2 diabetes. Learn how this herbal supplement interferes with your medication and what to do instead.

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GDUFA lets the FDA collect fees from generic drug makers to speed up reviews, cut backlogs, and ensure safe, affordable medicines reach patients faster. Since 2012, approval times have dropped from years to months.

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Biosimilars are the closest thing to generics for complex biologic drugs. Learn how they work, how they differ from traditional generics, and why they’re changing access to expensive treatments like Humira and Herceptin.

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Authorized generics are brand-name drugs sold without the brand label after patent expiration. They offer identical ingredients to the original, lower prices, and fewer side effects-but they also delay true generic competition. Here’s how they work and what they mean for patients.

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Learn how to safely travel with medications in 2025-avoid confiscation, understand international laws, store insulin properly, and get refills abroad. Essential tips for every traveler with prescriptions.

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Nasal steroid sprays reduce allergic inflammation by targeting the root cause of symptoms like congestion, sneezing, and runny nose. They’re more effective than antihistamines for comprehensive relief and safe for daily, long-term use when applied correctly.

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Chronic kidney disease often has no symptoms until it's advanced. Learn the 5 stages of CKD, how it progresses, and why early detection with simple blood and urine tests can prevent kidney failure.