Author: Rob Visor

States are using MAC lists, mandatory substitution, and price gouging laws to control Medicaid generic drug costs. With 85% of prescriptions being generics, these policies save billions - but supply shortages and PBM transparency remain big challenges.

Proper temperature and humidity control is critical for keeping medications effective and safe. Heat, moisture, and freezing can destroy drugs, leading to treatment failure or dangerous side effects. Learn the right storage rules and how to avoid common mistakes.

Combining blood thinners with NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen can more than double your risk of dangerous bleeding-even with short-term use. Learn why this common drug combo is so risky and what safer alternatives exist.

EU citizens can now access generic drugs across borders using electronic prescriptions. Learn how the ePrescription system works, which countries support it, why some patients still face hurdles, and what’s changing in 2026.

Grapefruit can dangerously increase levels of calcium channel blockers, leading to life-threatening drops in blood pressure. Learn which fruits to avoid, which meds are most at risk, and what safer alternatives exist.

International pharmacovigilance harmonization unifies global drug safety monitoring through ICH guidelines, cutting delays and duplication. Despite progress, regional gaps remain - especially in low-income countries - threatening patient safety worldwide.

Corticosteroids can cause dangerous spikes in blood sugar-even in people without diabetes. Learn how prednisone and other steroids trigger hyperglycemia, who’s at risk, and what actually works to manage it.

Heat and humidity can make your medicine lose potency long before its expiration date. Learn which drugs are most at risk and how to store them safely to avoid dangerous side effects or treatment failure.

Theophylline remains a vital but risky treatment for asthma and COPD. Certain medications can dangerously reduce its metabolism, leading to life-threatening toxicity. Learn which drugs to avoid and how to stay safe.

Learn what to expect from common diabetes medications like metformin, insulin, GLP-1 agonists, and SGLT2 inhibitors-including their side effects, how to manage them, and how to choose what’s right for you.