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EpiPen in Short Supply as Kids Go Back to School – Here Are Your Options
Back to school season typically means new pictures, school supplies and EpiPens—but not for some families. Back in May, the FDA announced that Epipen was experiencing a shortage due to supply constraints, and this shortage has only worsened with the start of the school year. Lucky, the FDA recently made two announcements that should help…
Stomach Pain and Bloating? – Causes and Treatments for Indigestion (Dyspepsia)
Indigestion, or dyspepsia, is pain around your upper stomach area that often comes after eating. It’s different from heartburn and is a problem primary care doctors hear about daily. So, what causes indigestion and what can you do about it? In 2017, the American College of Gastroenterology published guidelines for dealing with dyspepsia. Here’s the…
Truvada for HIV PrEP: How Much It Costs and How To Save
After its approval in 2012, Truvada quickly became a revolutionary drug to help prevent HIV transmission in high-risk populations. As you may have guessed though, this groundbreaking drug doesn’t come cheap—the cash price for a 30-day supply costs around $2,000. Luckily, there are ways to save. Here’s what you need to know. What is Truvada?…
How To Take Antibiotics Safely: 7 Steps to Avoid Side Effects and Heal Faster
Before antibiotics were discovered, infections like pneumonia and tuberculosis were the leading causes of death in the US. Fortunately, we now have antibiotics to treat these diseases—we just have to remember to use them safely. After all, these infection-fighting medications can pose serious risks to you and thousands of other people who rely on antibiotics…
How To Help Patients Afford Their Prescriptions – GoodRx Savings Tools for Healthcare Providers
With drug prices on the rise, you may have noticed that more of your patients are struggling to afford the medications you prescribe to them. In fact, about 28% of prescriptions are abandoned at the pharmacy and never filled, and studies have shown that cost is the biggest reason for this. As a healthcare provider,…
Starting a New Antidepressant? — Here Are 5 Things You Should Know
Starting a new antidepressant can be scary. Depression often shows up differently in different people, so it may take some time to find the right medication for you. And once you start taking it, it might cause unwanted side effects. But, a new antidepressant doesn’t have to be scary. Here are five things to remember…
Switching From Brand to Generic Drugs Could Save $925 Million a Year, According to New Study
How do you save on prescriptions? It might be in the way you pay for a prescription, like using a discount instead of insurance when it’s cheaper than your copay. Or it might be in the choice of your medication, like choosing a generic over a brand-name drug. Generics often give patients a way to…
For Susan the Paramedic, GoodRx is More than Just a Money-Saving Tool
We always appreciate it when doctors and pharmacists recommend GoodRx to their patients, but it was pretty awesome to learn that paramedics use it on the job, too. Here’s how one paramedic, Susan, serves her community of Coral Springs and Parkland, Florida, with the help of GoodRx. Susan has been with the Coral Springs-Parkland Fire…
Surviving 3 of the Most Common Postpartum Issues – Sore Nipples, Hemorrhoids, and Tears
Life with a newborn can be an adjustment. As a new mother, I constantly find myself forgoing my needs for my baby’s. But after giving birth, it’s important to listen to your body and take care of the common issues you may experience during the postpartum period. Here are some tips for treating sore nipples,…