Tag: therapeutic equivalence
Orange Book Database: FDA's Approved Drug Products With Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations
Maddie Shepherd
Feb
7
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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
Maddie Shepherd
Jan
4
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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
Maddie Shepherd
Jan
3
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Learn how to use the FDA Orange Book and Purple Book to verify drug safety, spot withdrawn medications, and confirm biosimilar equivalence.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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