Author: Finnegan Delacroix

Patent Term Restoration (PTE): How to Extend Patent Life for Drugs and Medical Devices

Patent Term Restoration (PTE): How to Extend Patent Life for Drugs and Medical Devices

Patent Term Restoration (PTE) lets drug and device makers recover patent time lost during FDA approval. Learn how it works, who qualifies, and why it’s sparking debate over drug prices and generic access.

Anticholinergic Medications and Dementia: What You Need to Know About Cognitive Risk

Anticholinergic Medications and Dementia: What You Need to Know About Cognitive Risk

Anticholinergic medications like Benadryl and oxybutynin may increase dementia risk with long-term use. Learn which drugs are most dangerous, how to spot the signs, and safer alternatives to protect your brain.

Upset Stomach and Heartburn from Medications: What Works and What Doesn’t

Upset Stomach and Heartburn from Medications: What Works and What Doesn’t

Many medications cause heartburn and upset stomach, but you don’t have to suffer. Learn which pills are most likely to trigger symptoms and how to manage them safely without stopping your treatment.

HIV Medications with Statins: Safe Choices and Side Effects

HIV Medications with Statins: Safe Choices and Side Effects

Learn which statins are safe to take with HIV medications, which ones to avoid, and how to prevent dangerous muscle damage. Essential guidance for people on antiretroviral therapy needing cholesterol control.

How Medicare Part D Generics Save Money on Copays in 2025

How Medicare Part D Generics Save Money on Copays in 2025

Medicare Part D now caps out-of-pocket drug costs at $2,000 in 2025, saving beneficiaries hundreds on generic medications. Learn how copays, formularies, and plan types affect your savings.

Managing Medication Allergies and Finding Safe Alternatives

Managing Medication Allergies and Finding Safe Alternatives

Many people think they're allergic to penicillin, but most aren't. Learn how to tell the difference between a true allergy and a side effect, how to get tested, and what safe alternatives exist-without risking your health or wasting money.

Grapefruit Juice and Medications: What You Need to Know Before You Drink

Grapefruit Juice and Medications: What You Need to Know Before You Drink

Grapefruit juice can dangerously increase drug levels in your blood by blocking enzymes that break down medications. Learn which pills are risky, why even small amounts matter, and what safe alternatives exist.

Caffeine and Medications: How Your Coffee Can Alter Drug Effects

Caffeine and Medications: How Your Coffee Can Alter Drug Effects

Caffeine can interfere with medications like warfarin, thyroid pills, and antidepressants, leading to dangerous side effects or reduced effectiveness. Learn which drugs are affected and how to stay safe.

Regulatory Oversight of Online Pharmacies: How FDA and State Boards Keep You Safe

Regulatory Oversight of Online Pharmacies: How FDA and State Boards Keep You Safe

Learn how the FDA and state pharmacy boards work together to regulate online pharmacies, spot unsafe sites, and protect yourself from counterfeit drugs in 2025.

Insurance Prior Authorization for Generic Alternatives: How Pharmacists Navigate Coverage Policies

Insurance Prior Authorization for Generic Alternatives: How Pharmacists Navigate Coverage Policies

Pharmacists navigate complex insurance rules requiring patients to try generic drugs before brand-name ones. Learn how prior authorization works, why it delays care, and what strategies actually work to get approvals faster.