Deciding whether to wait out a sickness or head to the doctor’s office for antibiotics can be a tough choice to make. Untreated bacterial infections can have serious and deadly consequences, but side effects of antibiotics are no fun either. This post will give you an idea of what types of infections usually do—or don’t—require…
Cialis Now Available as Generic Tadalafil – Here’s What You Need To Know
We have good news for you: generic Cialis, used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) and enlarged prostates, just hit pharmacies. Prices for the generic, known as tadalafil, are more than 50% less than those of brand-name Cialis. And that’s a welcome update considering higher doses of Cialis can cost almost $2000 for 30 tablets. As…
How To Quit Smoking – What Science Says Really Works
Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death worldwide and is a major risk factor for not only lung cancer but heart disease and stroke. But how risky is it, really? Current smokers are two to three times more likely to die from heart disease and two times more likely to die from stroke…
What’s the Difference Between Wellbutrin SR and Wellbutrin XL?
Wellbutrin is one of the most popular drugs to treat depression, but it comes in two versions— Wellbutrin SR and Wellbutrin XL—that are not interchangeable. They actually have different strengths, uses and side effects. Here’s what you need to know. What are Wellbutrin SR and Wellbutrin XL? Both Wellbutrin SR and Wellbutrin XL are antidepressants…
What’s the Best Treatment for Fibromyalgia Pain?
Migraines, sensitivity to touch, fatigue and pain all over…that’s what folks with fibromyalgia deal with. For a long time, patients and doctors were frustrated that there were no definitive solutions for this often unbearable condition. Well, researchers looked into what people were doing to treat their pain—from meditation and exercise to prescription drugs—and published what…
6 Ways To Beat Your Insurance Copay
“I don’t need to worry about drug prices. I have insurance!” At GoodRx, we hear people say this all the time. After all, isn’t that what health insurance is for? You pay your premium and then insurance pays for your medical bills. Right? If you use GoodRx, you probably already know that prescription drug insurance…
FDA Approves Arikayce To Treat Rare Bacterial MAC Lung Disease
Just recently, the FDA created the LPAD initiative to accelerate the approval of antibacterial and antifungal drugs used to treat rare infections, and this September, the first drug under this initiative was approved—Arikayce. Arikayce is used to treat a rare condition called MAC lung disease, caused by Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) bacteria commonly found in…
Kayla the Pharm Tech Uses GoodRx to Make Every Patient’s Pharmacy Trip a Good One
Kayla is a pharmacy technician at a retail pharmacy in Lincoln, Nebraska. She’s been there for the past 1.5 years while also completing her training towards becoming an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. She’s a huge advocate of GoodRx because, in her words, “It’s always a good interaction when patients can save money. Then it was…
How To Choose a Qualified Surgeon: Lessons From “Dr. Death”
Millions have listened to the new podcast series, “Dr. Death,” about a surgeon with a penchant for botching procedures and leaving patients crippled—or worse, dead. And I’ve been hearing concerns from my own patients with the question, “How do I know my surgeon isn’t a Dr. Death?” As a physician, I, like you, listened to…
How To Transfer a Prescription to a New Pharmacy in 3 Easy Steps
So, you used GoodRx to compare prices for your prescription and found a less expensive pharmacy. But transferring your prescription is a pain, right? It’s actually easier than you may think! Pharmacies want to make transfers as smooth as possible. Here are a few things you can to do keep things simple. 1) Get in…