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Compounded Peptides Explained: BPC-157, TB-500, Semax, GHK-Cu and More
A pharmacist's plain-English guide to compounded peptides: what BPC-157, TB-500, MOTS-c, Semax, GHK-Cu, and Sermorelin are, what they cost, and how to get a prescription.



Finasteride and Minoxidil: A Powerful Duo for Hair Loss
Compounded finasteride and minoxidil solution—a combination that targets hair loss at its root (literally and figuratively).
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3 Uncomfortable Facts about Prescriptions in the US
Blame is often placed on the price of drugs themselves, there are hidden factors driving up costs that many patients aren’t aware of.
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Support for Independents or Another PBM Cost Driver? Examining OptumRx’s New Add-on
OptumRx, one of the nation’s largest pharmacy benefit managers, introduced initiatives aimed at creating an "independent Pharmacy Network"
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A Comprehensive Women's Multivitamin
A Women's Multivitamin, specifically formulated to support women's health with a blend of essential vitamins, minerals, and plant extracts.
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A New Legal Target in the Opioid Epidemic: Michigan's Case Against PBMs
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel recently filed a lawsuit against OptumRX and Express Scripts
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How the U.S. Became a Leader in Low-Cost Generics—and Why You’re Still Paying Too Much
Between 2010 and 2022, the number of generic manufacturers in the U.S. jumped by 74%, reflecting a growing competitive environment.
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The Hidden Cost of Using Insurance: How PBMs Profit from Your Prescriptions
The middlemen of our healthcare system are siphoning off huge profits at the expense of local pharmacies, patients, and even employers.
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CVS CEO Steps Down - Can Their PBM Chief Solve The Problems
CVS stock is down 19% for the year, and another 5% today alone following the announcement of the new CEO
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Why Walgreens is Closing Another 1200 Stores and What it Means for You
As a pharmacy owner, I can tell you exactly why this keeps happening specifically to Walgreens.
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The Low Copay Trap: The Truth About PBM-Driven Mail Orders
A recent audit in Mississippi, found that PBM-affiliated pharmacies were reimbursed up to 22 times higher than independent pharmacies.
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Do Pharmaceutical Reps Influence Physicians?
The result is that many physicians end up prescribing expensive, brand-name drugs when lower-cost generic alternatives are available.
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3 Jobs with Most Expensive Health Insurance
Based on 2024 data, here are the top three industries with the most expensive family health plans:
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FDA Reconsiders Tirzepatide Shortage Removal
The FDA’s reconsideration of its decision to remove tirzepatide from the drug shortage list has given patients and compounding pharmacies a reason to celebrate. After facing significant backlash from industry stakeholders and a lawsuit filed by the Outsourcing Facilities Association (OFA), the FDA filed an unopposed motion for voluntary remand on October 11, 2024, agreeing to reevaluate the decision in light of these challenges. Background on the Case Tirzepatide, known under
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Teva Pharmaceutical's $450 Million Fine and the Inequities of Justice
Recently, Teva Pharmaceuticals, a global drug manufacturer, agreed to a $450 million settlement with the U.S. government.
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Biden-Harris $2 Drug List - Why Lower Copay's Aren't Enough
This initiative marks an important step, but copay reductions alone aren't enough to impact the true costs.
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$10 Billion IRA Underestimate
This miscalculation could result in additional federal spending of $10 billion to $20 billion in 2025 alone.
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Most Employers Don't Know What They Pay for Prescription Drugs
A recent survey by KFF revealed significant gaps in transparency, leaving many companies in the dark about where their money is going.
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Supporting Heart Health and Countering Statin Nutrient Depletion
Cholesterol Script Support is formulated to replenish key vitamins and minerals that are depleted by statins.
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Unlocking Your Cognitive Potential
A deep dive into Brain and Memory
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Why Rebates Make Prescription Medications More Expensive
Rebates can contribute to higher prices for the drugs we rely on
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