Author: Marcus Patrick

Learn your legal rights to refuse generic drug substitutions and request brand-name medications. Know which drugs are risky to switch, how to speak up at the pharmacy, and what states require your consent.

When only expired medications are available, knowing which ones are safe to use-and which could be dangerous-is critical. Learn how to assess risk based on drug type, storage, and time since expiration.

LDAA therapy combines low-dose azathioprine with allopurinol to redirect toxic metabolite production, helping IBD patients with high 6-MMP levels achieve remission without liver damage. Proven effective and far cheaper than biologics, it requires strict monitoring to avoid bone marrow suppression.

Antidepressants for teens carry a black box warning about increased suicide risk, but research shows untreated depression is more dangerous. Learn how to monitor safely and when medication can save lives.

Asthma in children requires proper spacer use, school preparedness, and personalized care plans. Learn how these elements work together to reduce attacks, hospital visits, and absenteeism.

Liquid biopsy using circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) offers a non-invasive way to monitor cancer in real time, detect treatment resistance early, and guide personalized therapy - transforming how oncologists track disease progression without repeated surgeries.

Learn proven, practical ways to improve adherence for inhalers, patches, and injectables-backed by data, real user experiences, and expert insights. Reduce missed doses, avoid hospital visits, and take control of your treatment.

Indemnification and liability clauses in commercial contracts determine who pays when things go wrong. Understand the key terms, triggers, caps, and insurance requirements to protect your business from unexpected legal costs.

Recent contamination scandals in generic drugs have exposed dangerous impurities like NDMA and benzene in blood pressure and pain medications. Learn which generics are at risk, how to spot recalls, and how to protect your health.

Second and third generic drug manufacturers drive prescription prices down dramatically-often to 40% of the original brand cost. This competition saves billions annually and is the most effective way to make medications affordable.