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Healthcare articles about Prescriptions.
Prescription drugs can be very expensive in the United States, whether you’re insured or uninsured. Many of the most expensive drugs on the market are known as “break-through” therapies, in which they treat a serious or life-threatening condition.
By Alyssa Corso
The average cost of generic antibiotics without insurance is about $42.67, while the average cost for brand-name antibiotics is $221.75.
By Jacqueline Slobin
To receive any type of prescription, you will need to see a medical provider; however, this does not necessarily have to be a doctor. There are several options from which you can seek a prescription besides doctors.
By Spencer Lee
Statins are used to treat high cholesterol and cost about $139.29 for generic and $360.43 for brand name medications.
By Jacqueline Slobin
Sildenafil is oftentimes known by popular brand names, such as Viagra and Revatio. It's a prescription medication that treats erectile dysfunction (ED) in men. ED is a fairly common condition in a man where the penis will not remain erect or an individual is unable to maintain an erection. The typical cost for Viagra is between $150 and $205.
By Alyssa Corso
Zoloft and Prozac belong to a family of medications called Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) and work by increasing the amount of serotonin in the brain. Differences between the two medications include the age groups they are approved for and their uses. The cost for sertraline, the generic version of Zoloft, is about $40. And Fluoxetine, the generic version of Prozac, costs about $31.
By Alyssa Corso
Hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, and thyroid cancer are conditions that can affect the production of essential hormones and require medication. Medication for hyperthyroidism can range from about $4 to $93 and medication for hypothyroidism can range from about $16 to $25 for 30 tablets.
By Jacqueline Slobin
The difference between Xofluza and Tamiflu is the way it fights the flu virus. Tamiflu vs. Xofluza- Tamiflu is generally used for 5 or more days. Xofluza is a single dose.
By Alyssa Corso
Tamiflu costs up to $250 or $135 for the generic version without insurance. At CVS, the average cost of Tamiflu without insurance is $115.50.
By Alyssa Corso