The People's Perspective on Medicine

Generic Drug Problems

Side Effects Interactions Generic Drug Problems Withdrawal

Joe Graedon - May 13, 2026

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

Joe Graedon - May 4, 2026

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

Suzanne Robotti - June 4, 2026 - 2 comments

Pediatrics–What Are You Thinking about Generic Drugs?

The American Academy of Pediatrics is ignoring red flags on generic drug quality and bioequivalence. Don't children deserve better?

Joe Graedon - March 30, 2026

Generic Drug Failures: When Cheap Drugs Turn Costly

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

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?