The People's Perspective on Medicine
Why Won’t Pharmacies Fill Prescriptions with Authorized Generic Drugs?
How can you get your pharmacist to fill prescriptions with authorized generic drugs? It's a lot harder than you might think, but worth the effort.
Have Generic Drug Companies Cheated the Public?
Drug companies are not supposed to fix prices. The antitrust division of the DOJ says some generic drug companies cheated by doing just that.
Can You Trust Generic Drug Quality?
Most health professionals trust generic drug quality. That's because the FDA says it does a great job. But readers are fed up with contamination problems!
When a Drug Like Buproprion Smells Bad
When food smells bad we know not to eat it. That's because it may be spoiled. What should we do if an antidepressant like bupropion smells bad?
Drug Labels Inadequate for Metformin Drug Recalls
No one wants to consume carcinogens in food or water and certainly not in medicine. The FDA just announced metformin drug recalls due to contamination.
Which Metformin is OK and Which is on the FDA’s Problem List?
The FDA admits that several metformin diabetes formulations are contaminated with a probable carcinogen. Which metformin is OK? How would you know?
Looking for a Reliable Generic Medication
You can arm-wrestle your mail-order pharmacy to get pills from your preferred manufacturer. Or ask the pharmacy that checks for reliable generic medication.
ALERT | Metformin Carcinogen Contamination Confirmed!
Metformin is a key medication in the treatment of diabetes. Tens of millions of people take it daily. How could there be metformin carcinogen contamination?
Did Price Fixing by Generic Drug Companies Cheat You?
When you think of price fixing, what comes to mind? Construction, banking, transporation? What about generic drug prices? That scandal has our attention!
Could Coronavirus Drug Shortages Make It Hard to Get Your Rx?
80 percent of the active ingredients in our medications come from abroad. As a result, there are coronavirus drug shortages. Will they affect your health?
Quality Problems Prompt FDA Recall of Tetracycline
Have you heard about the FDA recall of tetracycline made by Avet Pharmaceuticals? The capsules fail to dissolve as they should.
How Can People Afford Brand Name Medicines?
Millions of people have lost their jobs and their health insurance. Some can't tolerate generic drugs. But how can they afford brand name medicines?
Was Your Medicine Transported Under FDA Guidelines?
How do drugs get from China to India? What about from India to the North America? Does medicine transported from abroad regularly get checked by the FDA?
Can You Manage Your Blood Sugar Naturally?
If you have type 2 diabetes, paying attention to exercise, diet and supplements could help you manage your blood sugar more naturally.
Several Metformin Diabetes Drugs Contaminated with Nitrosamine
An independent pharmacy, Valisure, has alerted the FDA that several metformin diabetes drugs contain the carcinogen NDMA. What will the agency do?
Can You Prepare for Drug Shortages Resulting from the Coronavirus?
Covid-19 has closed factories in some parts of China. Most of our active pharmaceutical ingredients come from that country, so drug shortages may result.
COVID-19 Forces FDA to Stop Inspections in China
Quarantines related to the COVID-19 epidemic make it impossible for the FDA to conduct drug manufacturer inspections in China.
Wellbutrin XL Antidepressant Is Affordable in Canada
The FDA rarely admits a mistake. But after years of wrangling, we finally got the FDA to admit that a generic Wellbutrin XL antidepressant was a problem.
Importing Medicine from Canada Is Illegal but Is It Risky?
Do you know how much your medicine actually costs? Not just the copay, but the full retail price? That's why many people try importing medicine from Canada.
Generic Antibiotic Doxycycline Did Not Work!
Do you trust generic drugs? Should you? What about a generic antibiotic like DOXY? If an antibiotic doesn't work, lives could be in jeopardy.
Breaking Health News | Metformin and Nitrosamines!
Some countries are recalling the popular diabetes drug metformin. That's because of concerns about metformin and nitrosamines. Nitrosamines are nasty!
FDA Embraces Generic Drugs from India Despite Quality Problems
The nitrosamine controversy continues. Now add the diabetes drug metformin to a list of potential problem pills. How reliable are generic drugs from India?
Pharmacists Are Worried About Foreign Drug Problems
Most people don't worry about drug shortages until they happen to them. Hospital pharmacists are worried about foreign-made drugs. Should you be concerned?
How Can You Tell if Your Drug Is Recalled?
What should you do when your drug is recalled? Check the lot number (if you can find it) and ask the pharmacy about returning it.
Another BP Nitrosamine Drug Recall and Zantac (Ranitidine)
You won't believe this. There is a nitrosamine drug recall for the BP med losartan. Other countries are recalling ranitidine (Zantac) for heartburn. Why?
Has the FDA Not Approved Armour Thyroid?
A reader was surprised to learn that FDA has not approved Armour thyroid or other desiccated thyroid extracts. However, some people feel better taking it.
Can You Overcome Trouble with Generic Antidepressants?
When patients have trouble with generic antidepressants, their doctor and pharmacist should act as allies to help them get the medication they need.
How to Get Migraine Relief Without Spending a Fortune
In the hunt for migraine relief, some people shop in Canada for a brand name triptan and others try inducing brain freeze.
Will New Epinephrine Shot Be More Affordable?
Novartis has brought out a new epinephrine shot for emergency use in case of allergic reactions. Called Symjepi, it costs less than EpiPen.
Why Are Pharmacists Silent about Generic Drug Quality?
Some writers have raised serious questions about generic drug quality, but most pharmacists don't seem very interested in the topic. Why not?
A New Carcinogen DMF Discovered in Valsartan BP Pills
It is hard to believe that yet another potential carcinogen has been found contaminating ARBs. The carcinogen DMF was detected in some valsartan BP pills.
Why Aren’t Docs Outraged by Inadequate Generic Drug Approval?
The FDA says that generic drugs are equal to brand name medicines. A new book, Bottle of Lies, reveals that generic drug approval and monitoring is flawed!
Generic Furosemide Disappoints | How to Afford Lasix?
Lasix (furosemide) is an absolutely essential medication. It treats excess fluid buildup (edema). But we keep hearing about generic furosemide problems.