Tag: generic drugs
Keeping a Medication Journal: Track Your Response to Generic Drugs
Track your body's response to generic medications with a simple journal. Learn what to record, why it matters, and how to use your data to get better care - especially for thyroid, blood thinners, and seizure drugs.
Why Generic Drugs Look Different: The Role of Trademark Laws
Generic drugs look different from brand-name versions because U.S. trademark laws require them to have unique colors, shapes, and sizes to avoid confusion. Despite the difference in appearance, they contain the same active ingredient and work the same way. This system protects brand identity while keeping medication affordable.
How Different Countries Regulate NTI Generics: A Global Comparison
NTI generics require strict regulatory oversight due to their narrow safety margin. This article compares how the U.S., EU, Canada, and Japan regulate these high-risk drugs - and why global alignment is urgently needed.
How to Ask About Generics and Authorized Generics to Save Money on Medications
Learn how to ask for generic and authorized generic medications to save hundreds a year on prescriptions. Know the difference, ask the right questions, and cut your drug costs without sacrificing quality.
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: How It Built the Legal Foundation for Generic Drugs
The FD&C Act created the legal framework that made generic drugs possible. The Hatch-Waxman Amendments of 1984 introduced the ANDA pathway, allowing generics to prove equivalence without costly trials, saving consumers trillions and making medications affordable.