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“A prescription drug is a pharmaceutical medicine that legally requires a medical prescription to be dispensed.” According to the IMS Health firm data on the top 100 prescriptions and sales from April 2014 through March 2015, “The Synthroid – a thyroid drug continues to be the US most-prescribed medication and Humira has the highest sales.”…

What Is A Stent? When blood vessels that carry blood to the heart become narrow or blocked, you are at risk of a heart attack. A stent is placed in your heart vessel to avoid the risk of heart attack. Basically, a stent is a tiny tube placed in the narrow or blocked blood vessel…

Levothyroxine is a synthetic medicine used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Doctors’ generally prescribe Levothyroxine when the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough of thyroxine in the body. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally, or removed by surgery, or when the thyroid gland gets injured by radiation/medications. Having the right amount of thyroid hormone…

Do you know, approx. 1 in 5 people work during the shifts i.e., the evening or night, or in early morning hours? Some are “night owls” and adjust easily, however, there are some who feel sleepy during working hours. But many people (who’re a part of rotational shifts) feel sleepy during work time or are…

Do you know, Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death? What Is Colon Cancer? Colon cancer is the cancer of the large intestine, final part of the digestive tract. Most cases of colon cancer begin as small, noncancerous (benign) clumps of cells called adenomatous polyps. Some of these polyps can develop into…

Pneumonia is most common during cold and flu season. It is a respiratory infection that can inflame one or both of your lungs. It occurs due to a bacteria or virus attack. It’s highly contagious and can be transmitted via sneezing, coughing, and the inhalation of germs. It makes breathing difficult and, in some circumstances,…

Blood pressure medications are the most common drugs taken by people. Moreover, approx. one-quarter of the people who take medication to lower their blood pressure stop taking the medication within six months and approx. one-half stop taking them within a year. Why Are Blood Pressure Medicines So Important? Keeping your blood pressure normal will help…

Did You Know? Medication Overuse Headaches (MOH) is considered as the 3rd most prevalent type of headache. About one in 50 people have chronic headaches. Half of the people experience headaches due to overuse of medicines they took to treat their headache.  This type of headache is called “medication overuse” headache (MOH), also known as…

You might be surprised after seeing a pill in your stool. Believe it or not, there are some medications that may look like that they haven’t been digested properly. These types of medicines are called “ghost tablets.” These pills look similar to a pill you’ve taken, or might be like a small soft mass. Don’t…

Prescription medications are a necessary part of healthcare for millions of people, but their cost can sometimes feel difficult to manage. Whether you’re uninsured, dealing with high out-of-pocket expenses, or simply looking for smarter ways to save, tools like a free Rx discount card have become increasingly popular. At the same time, there’s still a…