Tag: therapeutic equivalence
When Pharmacists Should Flag Problematic Generic Medications
Pharmacists play a critical role in spotting problematic generic medications that can harm patients despite FDA approval. Learn when to flag issues - especially with narrow therapeutic index drugs - and how to protect patient safety.
How to Choose Between Generic Medications When Multiple Options Are Available
Learn how to choose between multiple generic medications safely. Understand FDA ratings, bioequivalence, and when switching generics can affect your health - especially for critical drugs like thyroid or heart medications.
Medical Society Guidelines on Generic Drug Use: What Doctors Really Think
Medical societies have clear but differing views on generic drug substitution. While most drugs are safe to swap, experts warn against switching for epilepsy, thyroid, and blood thinner medications due to small but dangerous differences in how they work.
