This year’s flu season was one of the worst we’ve seen in some time, and it’s still not quite over. While the flu shot wasn’t as successful as we hoped, there is good news for next year’s flu season – nasal spray FluMist will be available. For the past two flu seasons, the Advisory Committee on…
Here’s Why Doctors Use GoodRx With Their Patients
You prescribe your patients medicine to help them get better. Can you help them understand drug costs, too? With GoodRx, the answer is yes. Patients look to their doctors and health professionals for answers about their health, but as health insurance and prescription pricing standards shift over time, patients are increasingly seeking advice on the cost…
Ibuprofen or Meloxicam. What’s Better?
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely used for the treatment of acute pain and chronic inflammatory and degenerative joint diseases. However, there can be a downfall to long-term use of NSAIDS – they can increase the occurrence of upper gastrointestinal (GI) complications such as ulcers and bleeding. There are some NSAIDS, known as “partially selective NSAIDS,” that…
Qvar for Asthma Gets a Makeover
Asthma is a breathing problem in which a person’s airways become inflamed, narrow, and produce extra mucus, which makes it difficult to breathe. Inhaled asthma medications have greatly improved throughout the past decade, and a popular asthma medication Qvar is getting a makeover. Qvar will now be available in an easy-to-use device known as…
Why Generics May Be Getting a Lot More Expensive (Hint: Look to India)
Generic medications, which millions of Americans depend on for affordable treatment, may be getting a little more scarce – and, as a result, a good deal more expensive. Leading generic drug makers in India, the home of global generic pharmaceutical manufacturing, have recently indicated that they plan to begin “optimizing” their pipelines by manufacturing…
Migrane Medication Sumavel Discontinued
Recently, Endo Pharmaceuticals has decided to stop the manufacturing of their needle-free migraine medication, Sumavel Dosepro. According to Endo Pharmaceuticals, the discontinuation of Sumavel DosePro was a business decision and not related to quality, safety, or efficacy concerns. What is Sumavel DosePro indicated for? Sumavel DosePro was approved in 2009 for the acute treatment of migraine, with or…
Here’s Why People Use GoodRx Even With A High Deductible
Recently, we’ve been noticing some GoodRx users sharing their stories of high deductibles with us online: So what’s going on? Sometimes, having a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) makes sense, like when you’re planning on having an expensive procedure that will help you reach the deductible (provided that you have enough saved to pay for it…
7 Common Myths About Atorvastatin
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Here’s What You Need To Know About Osteoporosis
Bones are the building blocks of the body, and as we age there’s a direct correlation between the strength of our bones and our quality of life. Weak bones due to osteoporosis lead to easily broken bones. If you don’t keep the bones strong you may experience limitation in walking, loss of independence, chronic pain, and…
Are Drugs Really Getting More Expensive? Yes.
It’s true: Drugs really are getting more expensive. According to a new GoodRx analysis, the average list price for the top 100 prescription drugs climbed higher over the past year, even as concerns over high drug prices grow in the U.S. Our top insights: List prices for prescription drugs rose 6% over the past…