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Difference between Prescription vs Non-prescription drugs

FADIC

FDA approval process The FDA regulates both OTC and prescription drugs, but in different ways. Prescription drugs have to go through the New Drug Application (NDA) process. The application includes submitting clinical drug trial data and information about the manufacturing process. But there are 2% and 2.5%

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MTHFR, Hashimoto’s and Nutrients

The Thyroid Pharmacist

4] One of the key things to note is that this gene variation also prevents people from properly methylating, which is one of the body’s key detox processes that helps them get rid of toxins. However, some may be concerned with this genetic information getting reported on insurance or to employers.

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State of Well-Being 2023-2024

The Happy PharmD

Or perhaps it’s the constant back-and-forth with insurance companies over coverage? This could be attributed to various factors, including the stage of career development and the process of finding professional fulfillment. Share your thoughts down below! Feel free to check it out!

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How Pharmacists Can Use Artificial Intelligence To Advance Their Practice: Insights From ChatGPT

ID Stewardship

We’ll dive into the many ways AI can assist pharmacists, from streamlining medication dispensing processes to enhancing patient education. Personalized Medication Recommendations : AI algorithms can process patient data, such as age, gender, medical conditions, and allergies, to generate tailored medication recommendations.

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Low Dose Naltrexone and Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Many times, people have been able to eliminate their symptoms and reduce their dosages of medications. Luckily, even without insurance coverage, this medication is available in generic form and is very affordable, usually costing between $15 to $40 per month. It’s a process and a journey, but it’s definitely worth it.

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Top Performing Drug – Trikafta/Kaftrio (May Edition)

PharmaShots

The report is concluded with an engaging SWOT analysis and edifying KOL reviews Active Ingredient: (elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor tablets, ivacaftor tablets) Dosage Forms & Strengths: Tablets: fixed-dose combination containing elexacaftor 100 mg, tezacaftor 50 mg, and ivacaftor 75 mg.

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Finding Your Root Cause: Key Lab Tests

The Thyroid Pharmacist

I’ll specify which tests are usually covered on insurance if you have a willing practitioner that can bill insurance, which tests can be self-ordered and then submitted to insurance, and which ones are usually an out-of-pocket expense that you may need to save for. You can use Health Savings Accounts for most.)