Author: Cillian Osterfield

Dechallenge and rechallenge are clinical methods used to confirm if a drug caused an adverse reaction. Stopping the drug (dechallenge) and, if safe, restarting it (rechallenge) provide the strongest evidence of causality in pharmacovigilance.

Learn how to set realistic, personalized medication adherence goals using the B-SMART framework and simple tracking methods that actually work in real life - no apps required.

Switching to generic medications saves money, but long-term health outcomes aren't always guaranteed. Learn how manufacturing differences, frequent switches, and lack of long-term data can affect stability-and what you can do to protect your health.

Recognize the early signs of psychosis like social withdrawal, unusual thoughts, and declining performance. Learn how Coordinated Specialty Care offers the best chance for recovery with team-based, evidence-based treatment.

China and India dominate global pharmaceutical manufacturing, but FDA inspections reveal stark differences in compliance. India leads in regulatory reliability, while China dominates in scale and cost-creating a high-stakes supply chain dilemma.

China and India dominate global pharmaceutical manufacturing, but FDA monitoring reveals stark differences in compliance. India leads in regulatory reliability, while China offers scale - but with higher risk. Here’s how it affects drug safety.

A drug formulary is your insurance plan's list of covered medications. Learn how tiers, restrictions, and exceptions affect your out-of-pocket costs-and what to do when your prescription isn't covered.

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are two distinct forms of inflammatory bowel disease with different locations, symptoms, complications, and treatments. Learn how they differ and what that means for diagnosis and care.

Pseudotumor cerebri from medications can cause severe headaches and vision changes that mimic a brain tumor. Common triggers include minocycline, isotretinoin, and steroid withdrawal. Early diagnosis and stopping the drug can prevent permanent vision loss.

Opioids like tramadol and dextromethorphan can cause dangerous serotonin syndrome when mixed with antidepressants. Learn which painkillers are safe, which to avoid, and what symptoms to watch for.