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Should We Laugh or Cry About Generic Drug Quality?

John Oliver makes concerns about generic drug quality funny, but shortages, overseas manufacturing and FDA oversight are no laughing matter.

Joe Graedon - September 21, 2026

Generic Drug Quality Quagmire: Do You Know Who Made Your Medicine?

Joe Graedon - August 3, 2026

Are You Playing the Generic Drug Lottery with Your Health?

Joe Graedon - July 27, 2026

Prescription Heat Damage: Is Your Medicine Cooking in a Delivery Truck?

Joe Graedon - June 8, 2026

Are There Alternatives to an EpiPen? neffy? Primatene Mist?

Suzanne Robotti - June 4, 2026

Pediatrics–What Are You Thinking about Generic Drugs?

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Joe Graedon - May 13, 2026

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?

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Joe Graedon - May 4, 2026

Why Buproprion Smells Bad: Uncovering the Mystery of a Stinky Drug

When food smells bad we know not to eat it. It could be spoiled. What should we do if an antidepressant like bupropion smells bad?