Tag: generic drugs

How to Understand Narrow Therapeutic Index Drugs and Generics

Natala Menezes
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December 2
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Understand how narrow therapeutic index drugs work, why generic substitution can be risky, and what steps to take to stay safe when taking critical medications like immunosuppressants, anticoagulants, or anti-seizure drugs.

Nitrosamine Contamination in Generic Drugs: Recent Recalls and Regulatory Changes

Natala Menezes
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November 19
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Nitrosamine contamination in generic drugs has triggered over 500 FDA recalls since 2018. Learn which drugs were affected, how these carcinogens form, and how regulators and manufacturers are responding to protect patient safety.

Insurance Benefit Design: How Health Plans Use Generics to Cut Costs

Natala Menezes
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November 18
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Health plans use tiered formularies and step therapy to steer patients toward generic drugs, saving billions annually. But opaque pricing by pharmacy benefit managers often prevents patients from seeing the full savings.