Author: Allison Wood

Long-term safety of generic vs brand drugs: what the data really shows

Long-term safety of generic vs brand drugs: what the data really shows
Allison Wood Jan 30 2026

Long-term studies show generics are often just as safe as brand drugs - but not always. Manufacturing origin, inactive ingredients, and individual sensitivity matter more than the brand label. Here’s what the data really says.

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Liability and Indemnification in Generic Transactions: What You Need to Know

Liability and Indemnification in Generic Transactions: What You Need to Know
Allison Wood Jan 29 2026

Indemnification in commercial transactions shifts financial risk from one party to another. Learn how liability clauses work, what triggers payouts, and how to protect yourself in contracts.

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How Government Controls Generic Drug Prices in the U.S. - What You Really Pay

How Government Controls Generic Drug Prices in the U.S. - What You Really Pay
Allison Wood Jan 27 2026

Government control of generic drug prices in the U.S. works through rebates, Medicare caps, and safety-net programs - not direct price setting. Here’s how it really affects what you pay at the pharmacy.

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Prior Authorization: How Providers Secure Approval for Generic Medications

Prior Authorization: How Providers Secure Approval for Generic Medications
Allison Wood Jan 26 2026

Prior authorization for generic medications remains a major administrative burden for providers. Learn how doctors and clinics navigate insurance rules, submit documentation, and secure faster approvals for low-cost generics.

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Effective Patent Life: Why Market Exclusivity for Drugs Is Shorter Than You Think

Effective Patent Life: Why Market Exclusivity for Drugs Is Shorter Than You Think
Allison Wood Jan 26 2026

Effective patent life for drugs is often just 10-15 years, not the full 20, because most of the patent term is used up during clinical trials and FDA review. Secondary patents and regulatory exclusivities extend this further, delaying generic competition.

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Cerebral Aneurysm: Rupture Risk and Treatment Options

Cerebral Aneurysm: Rupture Risk and Treatment Options
Allison Wood Jan 24 2026

Cerebral aneurysms affect 3.2% of people, but most never rupture. Learn what makes them dangerous, how the PHASES score predicts risk, and the real differences between clipping, coiling, and flow diversion treatments.

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Cmax and AUC in Bioequivalence: Understanding Peak Concentration and Total Drug Exposure

Cmax and AUC in Bioequivalence: Understanding Peak Concentration and Total Drug Exposure
Allison Wood Jan 23 2026

Cmax and AUC are the two key pharmacokinetic metrics used to prove that generic drugs are as safe and effective as brand-name versions. Here’s how they work, why both matter, and what the 80%-125% rule really means.

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Statins in Women: What You Need to Know About Sex-Specific Side Effects

Statins in Women: What You Need to Know About Sex-Specific Side Effects
Allison Wood Jan 22 2026

Women experience different and often more severe side effects from statins than men, including muscle pain, higher diabetes risk, and lower adherence. Learn why-and what to do about it.

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Lung Cancer Screening for Smokers: What You Need to Know About Low-Dose CT

Lung Cancer Screening for Smokers: What You Need to Know About Low-Dose CT
Allison Wood Jan 21 2026

Low-dose CT screening saves lives in smokers and recent quitters by catching lung cancer early. Learn who qualifies, how it works, the real risks, and what to do next.

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SGLT2 Inhibitors for Type 2 Diabetes: What You Need to Know About Benefits and Risks

SGLT2 Inhibitors for Type 2 Diabetes: What You Need to Know About Benefits and Risks
Allison Wood Jan 20 2026

SGLT2 inhibitors like Jardiance and Farxiga lower blood sugar while protecting the heart and kidneys in type 2 diabetes. Learn how they work, who benefits most, and the real risks-including infections and ketoacidosis.

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Seized Counterfeit Medications: Real Cases and What They Teach Us

Seized Counterfeit Medications: Real Cases and What They Teach Us
Allison Wood Jan 19 2026

Real cases of seized counterfeit medications reveal how dangerous fake drugs have become-from GLP-1 weight-loss pens to fake HIV treatments. Learn where they come from, how they’re sold, and what you can do to stay safe.

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Diet and Autoimmunity: What Science Says About Anti-Inflammatory Eating

Diet and Autoimmunity: What Science Says About Anti-Inflammatory Eating
Allison Wood Jan 18 2026

Anti-inflammatory diets like Mediterranean, AIP, and keto can reduce autoimmune symptoms by lowering inflammation. Evidence shows improved joint pain, less fatigue, and lower CRP levels with whole foods and fewer processed items.

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