More articles about: Generic Drugs
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Tiny model organs detect liver toxicity of new drugs
A University of Michigan-led study provided evidence of the efficacy of a new drug-induced liver injury screening platform using human liver organoids, or tiny 3D models of organs developed from patients’ stem cells that grow in petri dishes.
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Cost of brand-name epilepsy drugs increased by 277% over 8 years
Generic anti-seizure drugs’ costs went down during the same time, study shows
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Repurposing generic drugs can reduce time and cost to develop new treatments
But low profitability remains a barrier.
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How to help kids swallow pills in 7 easy steps
A child’s health may depend on taking certain medications, and pill swallowing can be difficult even if you’re an adult. A pediatric expert walks through 7 how-to tips to help teach children to take pills.
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Study: People with High-Deductible Plans Don’t Act Like Savvy Shoppers
Few people with HDHPs proactively ask about or search for lower-cost care. This suggests opportunity for insurers, employers and health care providers to help.
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Lack of Communication Puts Older Adults at Risk of Clashes Between Medicines
Many adults haven’t talked to their doctors, pharmacists or nurses about drug interactions, a new national poll finds.
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The Broader Lessons of the EpiPen Debacle
Mylan took advantage of the US pharmaceutical industry to raise EpiPen costs and maximize profits. See the issues Mylan's epinephrine auto-injector surfaced.