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International Substitution Laws: How Global Courts Handle Bulk Legal Transfers

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 15 Dec 2025    Comments (8)

International Substitution Laws: How Global Courts Handle Bulk Legal Transfers

Global Substitution Orders (GSOs) let debt buyers replace original creditors across thousands of cases with one court order. Learn how the UK leads in efficiency, why other countries lag, and what's next for cross-border legal substitution.

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Market Exclusivity Extensions: How Pharma Companies Extend Monopolies Beyond Patents

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 15 Dec 2025    Comments (10)

Market Exclusivity Extensions: How Pharma Companies Extend Monopolies Beyond Patents

Market exclusivity extensions let pharmaceutical companies delay generic competition for years beyond patent expiration using FDA-granted protections like orphan drug status and pediatric extensions. Here's how they work-and why they're costing patients billions.

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Orange Book Database: FDA's Approved Drug Products With Therapeutic Equivalence

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 12 Dec 2025    Comments (8)

Orange Book Database: FDA's Approved Drug Products With Therapeutic Equivalence

The FDA's Orange Book database lists approved drugs, their patents, and therapeutic equivalence ratings - helping pharmacists, generic manufacturers, and patients know when cheaper alternatives are legally available.

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How to Split Pills Safely to Reduce Medication Costs

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 10 Dec 2025    Comments (12)

How to Split Pills Safely to Reduce Medication Costs

Pill splitting can cut medication costs by up to 50%, but only if done safely. Learn which pills can be split, how to use a pill splitter correctly, and safer alternatives to avoid dangerous dosing errors.

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Genetic Factors That Increase Susceptibility to Drug Side Effects

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 8 Dec 2025    Comments (11)

Genetic Factors That Increase Susceptibility to Drug Side Effects

Genetic factors can make some people far more likely to suffer dangerous drug side effects. Learn how your DNA affects how you process medications-and what you can do about it.

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Macrolides and QT-Prolonging Drugs: Understanding the Arrhythmia Risk

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 7 Dec 2025    Comments (15)

Macrolides and QT-Prolonging Drugs: Understanding the Arrhythmia Risk

Macrolide antibiotics like azithromycin and clarithromycin can prolong the QT interval and trigger dangerous heart rhythms, especially in high-risk patients. Learn who's most at risk and how to avoid life-threatening complications.

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Metabolic Syndrome: How Waist Size, Triglycerides, and Glucose Control Are Linked

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 6 Dec 2025    Comments (8)

Metabolic Syndrome: How Waist Size, Triglycerides, and Glucose Control Are Linked

Metabolic syndrome links waist size, high triglycerides, and poor glucose control through insulin resistance. Learn how these three factors drive heart disease and diabetes-and what actually works to reverse them.

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Multiple Sclerosis: How the Immune System Attacks the Nervous System

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 5 Dec 2025    Comments (16)

Multiple Sclerosis: How the Immune System Attacks the Nervous System

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the myelin sheath around nerves, causing vision loss, fatigue, and mobility issues. Learn how it starts, what triggers it, and how modern treatments are changing outcomes.

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Insurance Changes and Generic Switching: How Formulary Updates Affect Your Prescription Costs in 2025

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 4 Dec 2025    Comments (14)

Insurance Changes and Generic Switching: How Formulary Updates Affect Your Prescription Costs in 2025

Understand how 2025 Medicare Part D formulary changes are pushing patients toward generics and biosimilars, what it means for your costs, and how to protect your access to essential medications.

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Tinnitus and Ringing in the Ears from Medications: What You Need to Know

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 3 Dec 2025    Comments (12)

Tinnitus and Ringing in the Ears from Medications: What You Need to Know

Many medications can cause ringing in the ears-known as tinnitus. Learn which drugs are most likely to trigger it, how soon symptoms appear, whether it's reversible, and what steps to take if you suspect your medicine is the cause.

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