The Federal Circuit Court has exclusive authority over pharmaceutical patent cases in the U.S., shaping drug access, pricing, and innovation through rulings on ANDA litigation, dosing patents, and jurisdiction. Its decisions directly impact generic drug entry and billions in healthcare spending.
The first generic drug manufacturer to launch after a patent expires gains a powerful, long-lasting market advantage - often holding 30-40% of sales years later. Here’s how the Hatch-Waxman Act, pharmacy habits, and Authorized Generics shape this high-stakes race.
Flavoring services transform bitter pediatric medications into kid-friendly tastes like grape and bubblegum, boosting adherence from 53% to over 90%. Learn how this simple pharmacy service reduces battles, improves outcomes, and works with common antibiotics.
Gabapentin and pregabalin are the two most common drugs for nerve pain. Learn how they work, their real-world differences in effectiveness, cost, and side effects, and which one might be right for you.
Learn how SPF, UVA, and UVB protection really work, why daily sunscreen use is essential, and how to choose the right formula for your skin. No myths. Just science.
Switching to generic medication can save money, but differences in inactive ingredients like lactose or dyes may cause side effects. Learn why some people feel different and what to do about it.
Systemic antifungals like azoles can dangerously raise statin levels, leading to muscle damage or rhabdomyolysis. Learn which combinations are risky, which statins are safer, and how to avoid life-threatening interactions.
In 2025, the FDA is cracking down on manufacturing flaws that put patients at risk-especially in sterile production, data records, and raw materials. Learn the top violations and why they matter.
Learn how to keep taking your medication during life transitions like moving, job changes, or divorce. Evidence-based strategies to beat stress-related non-adherence and stay on track without burnout.
Proton pump inhibitors can reduce the absorption of certain antifungals like itraconazole and ketoconazole, leading to treatment failure. Fluconazole is safer to use with PPIs, but newer research suggests PPIs might actually boost antifungal effects in some cases.