Happy National Donut Day! As you’re enjoying bite after bite of scrumptious glazed or jelly-filled fried dough, remember that GoodRx can help you save money on your medications if you’re stuck in the Medicare donut hole. What is the Medicare donut hole? The term “donut hole” comes from a common analogy used to explain the…
For Beverly, Even Her Dog’s Pet Medications are 60% Cheaper with GoodRx
When Beverly and her family rescued Ninja, a 13-year-old Shih Tzu, six years ago, she didn’t anticipate how expensive his pet medications would be. Ninja doesn’t have insurance, since he has a pre-existing condition — a heart murmur — that disqualifies him from coverage. But this is not uncommon. Less than 5% of pet owners…
Here’s Why Drugs are So Expensive Even with Medicare Coverage, In One Chart
It seems counter-intuitive: People who have insurance coverage through Medicare are finding that they still pay a lot for their medications. It turns out that’s no illusion — people really are bearing an increasing portion of the cost, every year. A new analysis by Avalere Health shows that since 2011, Medicare insurance plans are increasingly…
Walmart’s New Policies on Opioids
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Asthma Inhaler Arnuity Ellipta Now Approved for Young Children — Here’s How to Save
First approved in 2014 for patients 12 years of age and older, Arnuity Ellipta (fluticasone) is a popular inhaler used in the long-term management of asthma. Now, the inhaler can also be prescribed to younger children — as of May 2018, Arnuity Ellipta is FDA-approved for treating asthma in kids as young as 5 years…
Why Americans are Struggling to Pay for Their Medicine
Every day, we at GoodRx hear about people struggling to pay for their medications, even when they are routine and relatively cheap generic medicines. And now we have a clearer picture of why. Two new research reports paint an alarming picture of how damaging medical expenses can be, and how poorly prepared a great many…
What is Lyrica Used For?
Lyrica (pregabalin) is now one of the 10 most prescribed drugs in the United States. Chemically similar to Neurontin (gabapentin), which is also an anti-epileptic medication, Lyrica is used to treat brain- and nerve-related disorders. To remember Lyrica’s uses outside of epilepsy, just remember: nerve pain and fibromyalgia. Lyrica received FDA approval for use in…
How to Treat Burns, Cuts, and Stings — Your Essential Summer Guide
Summer barbecues, outdoor games, and soaking in the sun mean more accidents and injuries. Here are essential tips on how to treat burns, cuts, and stings, what to keep in your first aid kit, and how to get the most out of your summer lovin’ fun. How to Treat Burns It’s not uncommon for summer…
Warfarin Alternatives: Are Eliquis and Xarelto Worth the Cost?
Eliquis (apixaban) and Xarelto (rivaroxaban) are part of a new group of anticoagulant drugs called NOACs (novel oral anticoagulants) used to prevent blood clots, stroke, and embolism, especially in people with atrial fibrillation. Approved by the FDA several years ago, Eliquis and Xarelto quickly became two of the most popular blood thinners in the market….
Generic Proair Asthma Inhaler Postponed, Again — Here’s How to Save Anyway
Proair is a common rescue inhaler used to treat asthma attacks, but it’s not cheap. Cash prices for one asthma inhaler average around $85. What’s more, since 2016, cash prices for Proair have increased by almost 70% — from $52 per inhaler to over $80 — and there’s still no generic available. Even though it…