Tag: medication supply chain
Injectable Medication Shortages: Why Hospital Pharmacies Are on the Front Line
Injectable medication shortages are crippling U.S. hospitals, with sterile drugs like anesthetics and chemotherapy agents in critical short supply. Hospital pharmacies bear the brunt due to complex manufacturing, low profits, and concentrated supply chains-with patients paying the real cost.
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DTC prescription drug ads in the U.S. drive higher demand for branded medications, often overshadowing equally effective generics. Research shows ads increase prescriptions but also lead to inappropriate requests and higher costs. Learn how advertising influences patient decisions and healthcare outcomes.
Published ON: 6 FebIBS causes recurring abdominal pain, bloating, and bowel changes. Learn the real symptoms, common triggers like food and stress, and proven medication options for IBS-D, IBS-C, and mixed types - plus non-drug strategies that work.
Published ON: 2 FebSubclinical hypothyroidism means elevated TSH with normal thyroid hormone levels. Should you treat it? The answer depends on your age, antibodies, symptoms, and risk factors-not just the lab number.
Published ON: 3 FebPatent exclusivity and market exclusivity are two separate legal tools that protect drug prices. Patents cover inventions; FDA exclusivity blocks generics using clinical data-even without a patent. Understanding the difference explains why some drugs stay expensive long after patents expire.
Published ON: 7 FebLearn why taking prescription medicine with food or on an empty stomach matters-how it affects absorption, safety, and effectiveness. Get clear guidelines for common drugs and practical tips to avoid mistakes.
Published ON: 20 Feb