Cyltezo (adalimumab-adbm) is the newest biosimilar for the second biggest selling drug of 2015 – Humira. This is the second biosimilar for Humira, coming after the approval of Amjevita in 2016. What is a biosimilar? Without getting too technical, biosimilars are basically the generic product of a biologic (a medication made from a living organism)….
After Hurricane Harvey: 30 Hours in Houston
After Hurricane Harvey passed through Houston, TX, we came up with a plan to help. GoodRx would go to Houston, volunteer at a shelter, and pay 100% of the cost of prescriptions and basic necessities for as many people in need as we could reach. Diana, one of the GoodRx employees who went to help in…
Patch vs Pills for Estrogen Replacement
Many women struggle with lack of interest in sex after menopause. Lower estrogen with menopause may result in vaginal dryness, painful intercourse and—because estrogen helps regulate the parts of the brain that control mood and desire—libido takes a hit as well. Many women come to primary care doctors for help when sexual desire is lacking…
Help People Impacted By Hurricane Irma
GoodRx wants to help Americans in need. Last week, we deployed a team of employees to Houston to help locals clean up and get their prescriptions. Unfortunately, another hurricane is coming—this time to Florida—and we can’t just sit on the sidelines. For every new download of the iOS or Android GoodRx mobile apps on Monday,…
8 Things That Can Mess With Your Thyroid Medication
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Hurricane Irma: Emergency Prescription Refills In Florida
As Hurricane Irma heads towards Florida, it’s important to know that Florida passed a state law in 2006 that allows for early prescription refills in any county that is under a hurricane warning. What does this law do? Most insurance policies will not pay for prescription fills until a few days before your prior prescription…
Cleaning Up After Harvey: GoodRx Helps Houston
Team GoodRx at NRG Stadium in Houston Nobody ever said doing good deeds would be easy. As we watched Hurricane Harvey bear down on Texas last week, we knew that GoodRx needed to do something to help. Houston is the fourth largest city in the USA and many people who live in the area struggle…
Popular Cholesterol Medication Recalled Due to Mislabeling
Believe it or not, medications are recalled on a daily basis for numerous reasons. Medication recalls can range from minor to life-threatening incidents if not immediately and appropriately taken care of. One of the most recent recalls, occurring on July 27th, involves pravastatin—some pravastatin bottles shipped containing bupropion XL instead. What are these drugs prescribed for? Pravastatin (generic Pravachol) is for…
Hurricane Harvey: How You Can Help
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Type 2 Diabetes Treatment Will Soon Be Unavailable
On July 26, 2017, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) announced that they would be discontinuing the manufacturing and sales of Tanzeum, their once-weekly injection for type 2 diabetes. A pharmaceutical company can decide to discontinue a medication for many reason reasons. Just like any other business, if a product does not sell as expected, the company can decide to stop…