ZipHealth.co: Your Quick Guide to Pharmaceuticals - Page 4

How Insurers Choose Which Generics to Cover

Beata Staszkow
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November 14
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13

Insurers use P&T committees to choose generics based on clinical effectiveness, safety, and cost. Most are placed in Tier 1 with low copays. Learn how formularies work, why drugs get denied, and what to do if your medication isn't covered.

Gout Flares: Colchicine, NSAIDs, and Steroids Compared - What Works Best and When

Beata Staszkow
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November 13
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15

Colchicine, NSAIDs, and steroids are the three main treatments for gout flares. Learn how they compare in effectiveness, safety, and who should use each - and why timing matters more than the drug itself.

Healthcare System Savings: How Generic Drugs Cut Billions in U.S. Drug Costs

Keith Ashcroft
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November 9
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12

Generic drugs saved the U.S. healthcare system $482 billion in 2024 by making up 90% of prescriptions but only 12% of spending. Biosimilars are the next frontier, with potential to cut $234 billion more - if we act.

Rumalaya Gel vs Alternatives: Which Topical Pain Relief Works Best?

Keith Ashcroft
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November 1
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15

Rumalaya Gel offers gentle, herbal pain relief for arthritis and muscle stiffness. Compare it to arnica, Biofreeze, and Voltaren to find the best topical option for your needs - without harsh chemicals or side effects.

Sports and Anticoagulants: Injury Risk and How to Stay Safe

Beata Staszkow
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October 31
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10

Athletes on blood thinners face higher bleeding risks during sports. Learn which activities are safe, how DOACs offer more flexibility than warfarin, and proven strategies to stay active without risking serious injury.

Compare FML Forte (Fluorometholone) with Alternatives for Eye Inflammation

Beata Staszkow
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October 30
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11

Compare FML Forte (fluorometholone) with safer, cheaper, and non-steroid alternatives for eye inflammation. Learn which drops work best for allergies, dry eye, or post-surgery care - and when to avoid steroids.

Avandia (Rosiglitazone) vs Alternatives: What You Need to Know in 2025

Keith Ashcroft
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October 28
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12

Avandia (rosiglitazone) is rarely used today due to serious heart and bone risks. Discover safer, more effective alternatives like metformin, SGLT2 inhibitors, and GLP-1 agonists for type 2 diabetes management in 2025.

Paxil (Paroxetine) vs. Alternatives: What Works Best for Anxiety and Depression?

Beata Staszkow
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October 27
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10

Paxil (paroxetine) helps with anxiety and depression, but side effects like weight gain and sexual dysfunction make many seek alternatives. Compare Prozac, Zoloft, Cymbalta, and non-medication options to find what works best for you.

Donepezil’s Emerging Role for Treating Neurodegenerative Disorders Beyond Alzheimer’s

Keith Ashcroft
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October 26
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15

Explore how donepezil, long used for Alzheimer’s, may help treat Parkinson’s, Lewy body dementia, Huntington’s and other neurodegenerative disorders, with evidence, safety tips, and future trial updates.

Bisacodyl’s Role in Managing Functional Constipation - What You Need to Know

Keith Ashcroft
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October 25
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10

Learn how bisacodyl works, proper dosing, side effects, and when it’s best for treating functional constipation.