Let’s start with the bad news. Vyvanse—a stimulant typically taken to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)—is really expensive. Many similar (but not exactly the same) drugs are available as inexpensive generics, but Vyvanse isn’t expected to be available as a generic for some time. If your doctor thinks Vyvanse is right for you, how can…
Humalog Junior Insulin Pen Now In Pharmacies
Short-acting insulin is the dose you give yourself to compensate for the amount of food or carbohydrates you eat. Some short-acting insulins include Humalog, Novolog, and Afrezza. Most of these insulins have been designed for use in adults. However, a new short-acting insulin has been approved for use in children—Humalog Junior KwikPen. What is Humalog prescribed…
What Are Unapproved Drugs?
The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) may seem like it’s been around forever, but it was only just over 100 years ago. It was created as a result of the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906, which prohibited the sale of adulterated or misbranded drugs. At that time though, the law did not yet…
These Drugs Can Mess With Your Potassium
It’s not being overly dramatic to say that abnormal levels of potassium may actually kill you. Serum (bloodstream) potassium is an electrolyte, and imbalances are called hyperkalemia (when too high) and hypokalemia (when too low). Cardiac arrhythmias are a known serious outcome of both hypo- and hyperkalemia, and national statistics indicate that almost half of…
Hurricane Damage May Cause Drug Shortages
The United States, Puerto Rico, and many islands in the Carribean have recently faced an immense amount of destruction thanks to mother nature. Several hurricanes and tropical storms have devastated many areas, causing destruction to communities, widespread power-outages, and quite possibly, drug shortages. How could this cause a shortage? Around 10% of drugs prescribed in the United…
New Device Keeps You Honest About How You Use Your Inhaler
Asthma can feel different for everyone affected by it. For some people, allergies and various environmental allergens play a major role in the severity of their asthma. For others, triggers like perfume or exercise can lead to breathing problems. If you have asthma, your doctor will most likely prescribe you a controller inhaler as well…
What Do Drug Pricing Transparency Laws Mean for You?
Drugs are expensive, and prices seem to only be increasing. You’ve probably heard of the conflict surrounding popular drugs like Epipen and Daraprim, who each saw large price hikes overnight. These price increases, among others, have shed necessary light on price hiking and transparency, and have caused many states to take this matter into their own…
FDA Approves Xhance for Nasal Polyps
Nasal polyps are common in people with allergies and asthma. Treatment has included nasal sprays and oral medications, and now we have a new one to add to the list, Xhance (fluticasone propionate). What is Xhance indicated for? Xhance is a corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of nasal polyps in patients 18 years of age or older. It…
How to Save on Your Flu Shot for 2017-2018
The importance of getting a flu shot can’t be overstated, especially for those who are at a higher risk like young children, pregnant women, older adults, and the immunocompromised or disabled. (If you’re living or traveling outside the US, you’re also at higher risk.) Before the various types of flu shot we have now—quadrivalent, nasal…
10 Things Your Primary Care Doctor Does That Should Worry You
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