Medication

Medication

How Much does Pinworm Medicine Cost Without Insurance?
Healthcare Cost

How Much does Pinworm Medicine Cost Without Insurance?

An over-the-counter (OTC) oral suspension pinworm medication costs around $15 per 30mL supply. The average cost of prescription (Rx) pinworm medications tends to be much more expensive, averaging around $600 per pill.

Jasiah Hasan
Jasiah Hasan9 Mar 2023
How Much Does a Cortisone Shot Cost Without Insurance?
Healthcare Cost

How Much Does a Cortisone Shot Cost Without Insurance?

A Cortisone shot without insurance ranges between $25 and $300.

Kendra Bean
Kendra Bean9 Mar 2023
How much does Norvasc (Amlodipine) cost without Insurance?
Healthcare Cost

How much does Norvasc (Amlodipine) cost without Insurance?

The Norvasc tablet comes in 2.5 mg, 5mg, and 10 mg doses and can cost about $34.44 for generic Amlodipine and $376.50 for Brand-Name Norvasc without insurance. 

Alexandra Thompson
Alexandra Thompson9 Mar 2023
How much does Lisinopril cost without insurance?
Healthcare Cost

How much does Lisinopril cost without insurance?

Without insurance, the average cost of lisinopril ranges from $15 to $60. Factors like where you get your prescription filled, what dose you are prescribed, and whether you are taking the brand or generic version of the drug influence the cost of lisinopril.

Shandra Ahsan
Shandra Ahsan3 Dec 2022
Weird Aftertaste from Paxlovid COVID Pills. Why and How Long Does It Last?
COVID-19

Weird Aftertaste from Paxlovid COVID Pills. Why and How Long Does It Last?

Paxlovid has been shown to leave a weird metallic taste in the mouth called dysgeusia which means altered or impaired sense of taste. Our taste buds are made up of papillae which detect the various flavors in our foods, and certain medications, like paxlovid, trigger the bitterness receptors in our taste buds.

Janelle Campbell
Janelle Campbell19 Sep 2022
How Much is Aripiprazole Without Insurance?
Healthcare Cost

How Much is Aripiprazole Without Insurance?

Without insurance, the out-of-pocket cost can range from about $12.25 to $900, depending on quantity and dosage. Abilify is significantly more expensive than Aripiprazole, with the cheapest option (without insurance coverage) for thirty 5mg tablets at Wegmans for $581.46.

Alexandra Thompson
Alexandra Thompson23 Aug 2022
Where to Find Antiviral Medication Paxlovid in San Francisco
COVID-19

Where to Find Antiviral Medication Paxlovid in San Francisco

As of May 2022, Paxlovid prescriptions can be filled at pharmacies in San Francisco including CVS and Walgreens. The Pfizer antiviral, Paxlovid is the go-to prescription and is available free of charge to all residents who present a positive test result and meet the prescription criteria.

Dvora Kluwgant, MD
Dvora Kluwgant, MD28 Jul 2022
5 Best Pharmacies in Williamsburg, NYC - 2022
Insights

5 Best Pharmacies in Williamsburg, NYC - 2022

The Williamsburg neighborhood in New York City’s Brooklyn borough is home to great pharmacy stores. Even though Williamsburg has major pharmacy chains like Duane Reade, CVS, and Walgreens, some of its best pharmacies are local, family-owned, and affordable “mom & pop” businesses.

Girisha Bharadwaj
Girisha Bharadwaj23 Aug 2022
Where To Get Antiviral Medication Paxlovid in New York City
COVID-19

Where To Get Antiviral Medication Paxlovid in New York City

As of April 2022, Paxlovid prescriptions can be filled at all major pharmacies in New York City including CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, and Duane Reade, The Pfizer antiviral, Paxlovid is the go-to prescription across all five boroughs and is available free of charge to all residents who present a positive test result and meet the prescription criteria.

Alexandra Thompson
Alexandra Thompson23 Aug 2022
What Happens if I Stop Taking My Antidepressants?
Mental Health

What Happens if I Stop Taking My Antidepressants?

Stopping antidepressants can cause side effects such as dizziness, anxiety, nausea, and shock-like sensations, and may even lead to a relapsed depression. These effects are more pronounced in people who had been taking SSRI antidepressants than other types.

Dvora Kluwgant, MD
Dvora Kluwgant, MD12 Jul 2022
What is the FDA Drug Approval Process?
Research

What is the FDA Drug Approval Process?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) reviews data from drug companies to ensure they are safe and effective before the company can sell them. The process involves a preclinical phase, clinical trials, New Drug Application (NDA) review, and post-marketing surveillance.

Alexis Bryan
Alexis Bryan23 Aug 2022
8 Food and Drug Interactions to Avoid
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8 Food and Drug Interactions to Avoid

When you start taking a new medication, you should review any potential food and drug interactions with your provider. Alcohol, dairy products, grapefruit juice, and leafy greens can alter the effectiveness of medications or cause unwanted side effects.

Alexis Bryan
Alexis Bryan12 Dec 2022