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In an effort to compete with the popular asthma medication Advair, Teva Pharmaceuticals announced their simultaneous release of the dry powder inhaler AirDuo RespiClick, and its authorized generic fluticasone/salmeterol. Although manufacturers don’t typically release both the brand and the generic simultaneously, this is big news, as fluticasone/salmeterol is the first and only combination inhaler! What…

The FDA has recently approved Xermelo (telotristat ethyl), a new prescription medication for adults with carcinoid syndrome diarrhea. Xermelo is the first and only oral treatment for carcinoid syndrome diarrhea – so this is exciting news for those who suffer from the signs and symptoms of carcinoid syndrome. Carcinoid syndrome is caused by a rare tumor that can…

At GoodRx, we’ve spent the last 6 years trying to do one thing—make prescriptions more affordable for Americans. We’re proud to say that we’ve helped millions of Americans save more than $2 billion, but that’s just a beginning—after all, Americans spend more than $400 billion on prescriptions each year! Prescriptions – especially brand-name drugs—remain too…

Dry mouth (also known as xerostomia), is a significant problem faced by adults and unless due to a side effect from medication, there is no real cure. Often the reason for a case of dry mouth isn’t known, but some common causes include medications, head and neck radiation therapy for cancer, Sjogren’s syndrome, and type…

Repetitive involuntary movements typically affecting the jaw, lips, tongue, arms or legs can be caused by tardive dyskinesia, a neurological disorder. Tardive dyskinesia is often seen as a side effect in patients taking antipsychotic medications used to treat certain mental illnesses. Previously, no medications were FDA approved to specifically treat tardive dyskinesia, making prevention key. This…

On April 21st, the FDA approved Renflexis (infliximab-abda), the second biosimilar to the popular medication Remicade, (infliximab) indicated for immune disorders. A biosimilar is like a generic medication in that it is less expensive than the brand name medication. However, the difference is that biosimilars are made out living cells, so they may be slightly different from their…

Last week, GoodRx rolled out exclusive new savings on more than 40 brand-name prescriptions, and we also promised to pursue discounts for more drugs. Today, we’re happy to announce new Inside Rx discounts for 6 more brands: Colcrys (treats gout): 45% off retail price Uloric (treats gout): 16% off retail price Amitiza (treats constipation): 40% off retail…

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) surgical site infections have been catastrophic for patients—they result in longer hospital stays and poorer outcomes. More than 80% of the time, infections result because of Staph aureus that we are carrying, in our nose or on our skin. For those of us who may be carriers of Staph aureus (it…

On May 10th, 2017, the FDA issued a safety update on fluoroquinolone antibiotics, like Cipro and Levaquin, as part of an ongoing review. About a year ago, the FDA released findings that fluoroquinolone antibiotics can cause dangerous side effects involving the tendons, muscles, joints, nerves and central nervous system, and advised that use should be restricted in uncomplicated…