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Generic Drug Problems

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Dr. Marty Makary Couldn’t Heal the FDA–Now He’s Gone!

Dr. Marty Makary just “resigned” from the FDA…or was he pushed out? Is this the end of transparency? Will drug ads continue to flourish?

Dennis Miller, RPh - February 22, 2026

FDA Commissioner Makary Wants to Make Most Drugs OTC. Is He Joking?

Joe Graedon - December 29, 2025

Our Top 10 Articles of 2025: The People’s Pharmacy Year in Review

Joe Graedon - December 25, 2025

Drug Recalls From India – Can You Trust Foreign-Made Generics?

Debbie Cenziper - December 22, 2025

The FDA Often Doesn’t Test Generic Drugs for Quality Concerns, So ProPublica Did

Megan Rose - December 21, 2025

How FDA’s Lax Generic Drug Rules Can Put Patients’ Lives at Risk

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Joe Graedon - December 14, 2025

Why Buy Brand Name Drugs from Canada?

Many people worry about generic drug quality, but brand name meds can be pricey. Can you really buy brand name drugs from Canada for less?

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Joe Graedon - October 27, 2025

Problems with Generic Wellbutrin (Bupropion)? Not Again…and AGAIN!

We hoped that problems with the generic antidepressant for Wellbutrin (bupropion) were over. They're still coming! But Wellbutrin is PRICEY!