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The 20 Most Expensive Prescription Drugs in the U.S.A.

The 20 Most Expensive Prescription Drugs in the U.S.A.
Friday, May 3rd, 2024

Here we look at the most expensive drugs that patients can get at a pharmacy and administer themselves. This list does not include medications that must be administered by a

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Unraveling the Mystery of Erectile Dysfunction

Unraveling the Mystery of Erectile Dysfunction
Tuesday, January 16th, 2024

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common yet often misunderstood condition that can significantly impact the lives of those affected

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Understanding Common Healthcare Costs for Retirees

Understanding Common Healthcare Costs for Retirees
Wednesday, January 10th, 2024

Retirement is a time for relaxation and enjoyment, but it’s also a period where individuals must carefully plan for healthcare-related expenses. As we age, the need for medical care tends

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Prioritizing Wellness – Essential Health Screenings for Adults 65 and Over

Prioritizing Wellness – Essential Health Screenings for Adults 65 and Over
Wednesday, January 10th, 2024

As we age, maintaining good health becomes increasingly vital to ensure a high quality of life. Regular health screenings play a crucial role..

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Tirzepatide Lowers Weight Across All Groups With Obesity

Tirzepatide Lowers Weight Across All Groups With Obesity
Monday, November 21st, 2022

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted fast-track status (expedited review) to tirzepatide for use as an anti-obesity drug.

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Reduce Blood Pressure

Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Reduce Blood Pressure
Monday, June 20th, 2022

An omega-3 fatty acid daily intake of approximately 3 grams, either in the form of supplements or food, may reduce blood pressure, a new meta-analysis suggests.

The findings showed a substantial

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Are Advil and Aspirin the Same Thing?

Are Advil and Aspirin the Same Thing?
Monday, May 16th, 2022

Advil (ibuprofen) and aspirin are common medications used to relieve pain, fever, and swelling. While they share some similarities, their differences allow for a few unique uses. %%title%%

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FDA Approves Daridorexant (Quviviq) to Treat Insomnia

FDA Approves Daridorexant (Quviviq) to Treat Insomnia
Wednesday, May 4th, 2022

In January 2022, the FDA approved daridorexant (Quviviq) to treat insomnia in adults. It’s expected to be available in May 2022. Daridorexant is an oral tablet that you take about

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Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Linked to Ocular Conditions

Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Linked to Ocular Conditions
Wednesday, May 4th, 2022

people who use phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5Is), a class of medications most often prescribed for erectile dysfunction, may run an increased risk of vision-threatening ocular conditions, researchers say.

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Where there’s a pill, there’s a way: How to store and manage your prescriptions

Where there’s a pill, there’s a way: How to store and manage your prescriptions
Thursday, April 21st, 2022

If you take a prescription medication—whether regularly, or only on occasion when you need it for a specific issue—chances are you were given some information on how to take your

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Medication management for seniors: Making sure the cure isn’t worse than the disease

Medication management for seniors: Making sure the cure isn’t worse than the disease
Thursday, April 21st, 2022

According to recent data collected by Health Canada, seniors represent 17% of the population but are more than 40% of prescription users.
The numbers are similar for the United States:

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Brands are grand, but generics have merit!

Brands are grand, but generics have merit!
Thursday, April 21st, 2022

It’s not an uncommon situation: your doctor gives you a prescription and you fill it. You remember your doctor told you the name of the drug you’d be getting, but

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The Medicare Part D Drug Plan Donut Hole Is Closed, What Does That Mean?

The Medicare Part D Drug Plan Donut Hole Is Closed, What Does That Mean?
Thursday, April 21st, 2022

The Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D) is a voluntary program that officially started on January 1st, 2006, and offers some assistance to U.S. seniors that incur personal expenses for

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What Are the Side Effects of Remdesivir?

What Are the Side Effects of Remdesivir?
Thursday, April 21st, 2022

For the past couple of years, you’ve heard all about the risks of COVID-19. You’ve heard about its ability to spread easily, the complications it can cause, and how viral

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The 20 Most Expensive Prescription Drugs in the U.S.A.

The 20 Most Expensive Prescription Drugs in the U.S.A.
Wednesday, April 20th, 2022

Here we look at the most expensive drugs that patients can get at a pharmacy and administer themselves. This list does not include medications that must be administered by a

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