Healthy Living Articles
State Health Plan Offers Humira to Its Members for Free
Oct 8, 2024
Key TakeawaysComplex rebate structures sustain high drug prices, as seen with Humira.Rebates often favor expensive medications like Humira over affordable alternatives.Blue Shield of California's adoption of Humira biosimilars demonstrates a shift towards cost-saving solutions.Using generics, biosimilars, and transparent pricing can lower...
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A Generic Medicine for Treating Cold Sores
Oct 6, 2024
Author’s note: ‘Sarah’ is a composite of several patients I have treated. All details have been altered to protect patient privacy. I frequently received calls from patients who feared they had cold sores and wanted to go to the emergency department. As upsetting as cold sores are, they are not emergencies. There are simple,...
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Gabapentin and the Case for Restricting Access to Drugs
Oct 2, 2024
One of the most-prescribed drugs in the U.S., gabapentin, is the target of warnings from physicians, according to an article in USA Today, published on 1 October 2024.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initially approved gabapentin for treating epilepsy. In 2002, the FDA approved gabapentin for another neurological disorder called...
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Worst Side Effects of Jardiance for Men and Women
Sep 29, 2024
Empagliflozin, sold under the brand name Jardiance, among others, is an antidiabetic medication used to improve glucose control in people with Type 2 diabetes. This oral tablet is a medication used to assist your kidneys in helping to remove sugar from your blood through your urine. In short, it assists in the decrease of blood sugar, lowing the...
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11 Scary Jardiance Side Effects You Should Know (And More)
Sep 25, 2024
Empagliflozin, sold under the brand name Jardiance, among others, is an antidiabetic medication used to improve glucose control in people with Type 2 diabetes. This oral tablet is a medication used to assist your kidneys in helping to remove sugar from your blood through your urine. In short, it assists in the decrease of blood sugar, lowing the...
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All Foods to Avoid When on Jardiance (empagliflozin)
Sep 23, 2024
Empagliflozin, sold under the brand name Jardiance, among others, is an antidiabetic medication used to improve glucose control in people with Type 2 diabetes. This oral tablet is a medication used to assist your kidneys in helping to remove sugar from your blood through your urine. In short, it assists in the decrease of blood sugar, lowing the...
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Jardiance vs. Metformin: Differences, Similarities, and More
Sep 20, 2024
Jardiance (empagliflozin) and metformin are two prescription drugs that treat Type 2 diabetes. Both drugs work by lowering blood sugar levels in the body. Jardiance is a brand-name medication, while metformin Hcl is a generic form of the brand-name medications like Fortamet, Glumetza, Glucophage, and Riomet. Jardiance is classified in a group of...
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Jardiance Cost: What To Know and How to Save
Sep 18, 2024
Jardiance (empagliflozin) and metformin are two prescription drugs that treat Type 2 diabetes. Both drugs work by lowering blood sugar levels in the body. Jardiance is classified in a group of drugs called sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. Costs of Jardiance can be higher than other Type 2 diabetes medications on the market.Key...
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Safety and Regulation of Compounding Pharmacies
Sep 17, 2024
Key TakeawaysPatient education is vital for safe and effective compounded medications.Verify a pharmacy's accreditation to ensure regulatory compliance.Ask about safety practices, sterility measures, and batch testing procedures.Trust in the training and certifications of pharmacists for quality assurance.Choose reputable compounding...
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