Tag: therapeutic equivalence

Orange Book Database: FDA's Approved Drug Products With Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations

Orange Book Database: FDA's Approved Drug Products With Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations

Maddie Shepherd Feb 7 12 Comments

The Orange Book database is the FDA's official list of approved drugs with therapeutic equivalence ratings, patents, and exclusivity periods. It drives generic competition, lowers drug costs, and helps pharmacists safely substitute medications.

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Prescriber Override: When Doctors Can Require Brand-Name Medications

Prescriber Override: When Doctors Can Require Brand-Name Medications

Maddie Shepherd Jan 4 10 Comments

Prescriber override lets doctors block generic substitutions when medically necessary. Learn how DAW-1 codes work, which drugs require brand-name drugs, and why inconsistent state rules put patients at risk.

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How to Use the FDA Orange Book and Purple Book for Drug Safety Information

How to Use the FDA Orange Book and Purple Book for Drug Safety Information

Maddie Shepherd Jan 3 12 Comments

Learn how to use the FDA Orange Book and Purple Book to verify drug safety, spot withdrawn medications, and confirm biosimilar equivalence. Essential for pharmacists, prescribers, and patients.

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