Author: Alistair Fothergill

Learn how to properly store insulin pens, vials, and supplies to keep them effective and safe. Follow clear guidelines on temperature, shelf life, and common mistakes to avoid dangerous blood sugar swings.

Family history and genetic factors can dramatically affect how you respond to generic drugs. Learn how genes like CYP2D6 and DPYD influence drug metabolism - and why knowing your family's medication history could prevent dangerous side effects.

Population pharmacokinetics uses real-world patient data to prove drug equivalence without relying on traditional trials. It's now the gold standard for generics, biosimilars, and dosing in complex populations.

Metformin helps women with PCOS ovulate by improving insulin sensitivity. Learn how it works, who benefits most, and how it compares to other fertility treatments.

GLP-1 agonists, originally for diabetes, now help with significant weight loss and reduce heart risks. Learn how drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide work, their benefits, side effects, and real-world impacts on health.

Compulsory licensing allows governments to override patents for public health needs, ensuring affordable medicines. Learn how it works, real-world examples, and the debate between innovation and access.

Learn how to safely request a lower-cost therapeutic alternative medication to save hundreds per month without sacrificing effectiveness. Real strategies, real savings, backed by clinical guidelines.

Warfarin works best when your vitamin K intake stays steady. Learn which foods affect your blood thinning, why consistency beats restriction, and how to avoid dangerous INR swings with simple daily habits.

The FDA requires generic drug labels to match brand-name labels exactly, with few exceptions. This ensures patient safety but creates delays in updating critical safety information. Learn how the system works - and why it's under pressure to change.

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis causes cough and breathlessness from inhaled environmental triggers like bird dust or mold - not medications. Early removal of the trigger can prevent permanent lung damage.