Dec 24, 2025
De Facto Combinations: Why Some Patients Take Separate Generics Instead of Fixed-Dose Combinations
Learn how the FDA uses FAERS, the Sentinel Initiative, and factory inspections to ensure generic drugs remain safe and effective after they hit the market.
Learn the exact procedures for reporting serious adverse events for generic drugs, including how to use MedWatch and identify manufacturers using NDC codes.
Dechallenge and rechallenge are key clinical tools used to determine if a drug is causing side effects. Stopping the drug (dechallenge) and safely restarting it (rechallenge) can confirm causality-helping doctors make safer treatment decisions.