Author: Toby Pinnock
Recent Patent Cases and Generic Delays: 2023-2025 Examples
Between 2023 and 2025, FDA-approved generic drugs faced average delays of 3.2 years before reaching patients due to patent litigation. Learn how patent thickets, the 30-month stay, and complex generics are blocking access-and who’s paying the price.
Digital Mental Health: Apps, Teletherapy, and Privacy Considerations
Digital mental health apps and teletherapy are growing fast, but not all are effective or safe. Learn what works, what to avoid, and how to protect your privacy when using online mental health tools.
Global Perspectives on Generics: How Countries Cut Drug Costs Without Compromising Care
Discover how countries around the world use generic drugs to cut healthcare costs-from China's aggressive bulk buying to the U.S.'s high-volume model-and why quality and sustainability are at risk as prices fall.
Opioids with MAOIs: Why This Combination Can Be Deadly and How to Avoid It
Combining opioids like tramadol or meperidine with MAOIs can cause fatal serotonin syndrome. Learn which opioids are dangerous, how long to wait after stopping an MAOI, and what pain relief is safe.
The Beers Criteria: Potentially Inappropriate Medications for Seniors
The Beers Criteria is a vital guide for identifying medications that may be unsafe for seniors. Learn which drugs to avoid, why they're risky, and how to work with your doctor to find safer alternatives.
Black Box Warnings: What You Need to Know About the FDA’s Strongest Drug Safety Alerts
Black box warnings are the FDA's strongest safety alerts for prescription drugs, signaling serious risks of death or injury. Learn what they mean, how they work, and what to do if your medication has one.
Biologic Patent Protection: When Biosimilars Can Enter the U.S. Market
Biologic drugs in the U.S. enjoy 12 years of exclusivity before biosimilars can enter. Complex patents, high development costs, and legal delays keep prices high and access low-especially for rare disease treatments.
Herbal Teas and Medications: What You Need to Know About Dangerous Interactions
Herbal teas can interfere with medications like blood thinners, antidepressants, and birth control. Learn which teas pose real risks and what to do if you're on prescription drugs.
Reimbursement and Coding for Biosimilars: How Billing Works Under Medicare Part B
Biosimilars are billed differently than generics under Medicare Part B. Learn how HCPCS codes, ASP-based payments, and the JZ modifier impact provider reimbursement and patient access.
Accessible Audio Resources for Visually Impaired Patients in Healthcare
Audio resources help visually impaired patients understand medical info, take meds correctly, and navigate healthcare settings. Learn about free and paid tools, hospital requirements, and what’s coming next in 2026.
