Warfarin Dosing by DNA: How Genetic Testing Changes Blood Thinner Prescribing
Genetic testing can meaningfully improve warfarin dosing by identifying how a patient's body metabolizes and responds to the drug before the first pill is...
Why Some People Get No Pain Relief From Codeine — Genetics Explained
Some people get absolutely no pain relief from codeine because their body literally cannot convert it into morphine, which is the compound that actually...
The Antidepressant That Doesn’t Work for 25% of People Due to Their Genes
There is no single antidepressant that fails for exactly 25 percent of people because of one gene. The reality is messier and, frankly, more alarming.
DNA Test for Medication: Why Your Genes Predict Drug Response
Your DNA directly influences whether a prescribed medication will help you, do nothing, or cause a dangerous reaction.
Medicare Drug Negotiation: Which Medications Got Price Caps This Year
Ten prescription drugs now carry federally negotiated price caps under Medicare, marking the first time the U.S.
How to Get Brand Name Medication for Free — A Pharmacist Explains
Yes, you can get brand-name medications for free — and it is far more common than most people realize.
The Patient Assistance Program That Gives Free Drugs to Qualifying Americans
Patient assistance programs, or PAPs, are manufacturer-run programs that provide free or nearly free prescription medications to Americans who cannot...
Why the Same Drug Costs 10x More in the US Than Canada
The same prescription drug costs dramatically more in the United States than in Canada because the US is the only major country that allows pharmaceutical...
GoodRx vs. Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus: Which Actually Saves More on Drugs?
Neither GoodRx nor Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drugs wins across the board, but if you're managing multiple prescriptions for a loved one with dementia, Cost...
New Generic Drug Approval Will Save Patients Thousands Per Year
New generic drug approvals are projected to save patients thousands of dollars per year, with Medicare beneficiaries alone pocketing an average of $2,672...