Introduction: Medication errors have been analyzed as a health professionals' responsibility
(due to mistakes in prescription, preparation or dispensing). However, sometimes, patients …

Medications do not work in patients who do not take them. This true statement highlights the
importance of medication adherence. Providers are often frustrated by the lack of consistent …

Policy Points: Our study indicates that there are opportunities for cost savings in generic
drug markets in Europe and the United States. Regulators should make it easier for generic …

Background Generic prescription drugs are bioequivalent to brand-name versions but may
not have consistent color or shape, which can cause confusion and lead to interruptions in …

Background: Generic prescription drugs made by different manufacturers may vary in color
or shape, and switching among these drug products may interrupt medication use …

Demand-side policies to encourage the use of generic medicines are important to increase
their use. A plethora of different demand-side policies has already been initiated by …

It would seem fair to say that most people in the West remain more than a little apprehensive
about eating insects (entomophagy), and the idea of incorporating insect matter into their …

METHODS: Physicians at 2 academic centers randomized to use a low-literacy or standard
action plan (American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology) to counsel the …

Objectives: The objective of the study was to determine whether parents who use a low-
literacy, pictogram-and photograph-based written asthma action plan (WAAP) have a better …

Background Drug manufacturers have developed “evergreening” strategies to compete with
generic medication after patent termination. These include marketing of slightly modified …