Trodelvy (sacituzumab govitecan-hziy) is a brand-name intravenous (IV) infusion that’s used for certain breast and bladder cancers. The cost of the drug, with and without insurance, can depend on several factors, such as whether Trodelvy has a savings program. the cost of the visit to your healthcare professional to...

Trodelvy and cost

Ilumya (tildrakizumab-asmn) is a brand-name subcutaneous injection that’s prescribed for plaque psoriasis in adults. The cost of the drug can depend on several factors, such as whether Ilumya has a savings program. the cost of the visit to your healthcare professional to receive doses of Ilumya. whether Ilumya has...

Ilumya and cost

Triumeq (abacavir, dolutegravir, and lamivudine) is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed for HIV. It’s available in these forms: a tablet you swallow and a tablet you mix with water. The cost of Triumeq can depend on several factors. whether Triumeq has a savings program (see the “Financial and...

Triumeq and cost

Strattera (atomoxetine) is a brand-name oral capsule that’s prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The cost of the drug, with and without insurance, can depend on several factors, such as whether Strattera has a savings program. whether Strattera has a savings program (see the “Financial and insurance assistance”...

Strattera and cost

Dilantin (phenytoin) is a brand-name drug prescribed for seizures in adults and children. Dilantin comes as an extended-release oral capsule, chewable tablet, and oral liquid. The dosage can vary depending on the drug form. Dilantin is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in adults and children to:. treat...

Dilantin dosage

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Medically reviewed by Lindsay Cook, PharmDMedically reviewed by Lindsay Cook, PharmDOzempic is a prescription blood sugar medication that helps treat type 2 diabetes. The active ingredient in Ozempic is called semaglutide, which belongs to a class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists—more commonly known as GLP-1s. This medication works by mimicking a naturally occurring hormone in the body called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which triggers insulin release, increases satiety (fullness), slows stomach emptying, and blocks the secretion of glucagon (a hormone that raises blood sugar levels).Your healthcare provider can recommend and prescribe this medication for you if you live with...

Everything You Need To Know about Getting a Prescription for Ozempic

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Some people are overdosing from certain products marketed for weight loss, federal health officials are warning.The FDA has received reports of dosing errors involving compounded semaglutide injectable products dispensed in multiple-dose vials, resulting in patients seeking medical attention or requiring hospitalization, the agency stated. Dosing errors came as a result of people measuring and self-administering incorrect amounts, and health care providers miscalculating doses of the cheaper, compounded versions of weight-loss drugs like Wegovy, the agency said Friday in an alert. Overdose symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fainting, headache, migraine, dehydration, acute pancreatitis and gallstones, according to the FDA.A majority of the...

People are overdosing on weight-loss injections, FDA warns

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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Dupixent can be used to treat eosinophilic esophagitis in adults and certain children. This article covers topics such as how long to use Dupixent, how the drug works, and side effects. Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a long-term condition that causes inflammation of the esophagus. (The esophagus is the tube connecting...

Using Dupixent for Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)

CBS Miami

Pharmacist Mark Mikhael has lost 50 pounds over the past 12 months. He no longer has diabetes and finds himself "at my ideal body weight," with his cholesterol below 200 for the first time in 20 years. "I feel fantastic," he said.Like millions of others, Mikhael credits the new class of weight loss drugs. But he isn't using brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound. Mikhael, CEO of Orlando, Florida-based Olympia Pharmaceuticals, has been getting by with his own supply: injecting himself with copies of the drugs formulated by his company.He's far from alone. Mikhael and other industry officials estimate that several large...

Why millions are trying FDA-approved alternatives to Big Pharma's weight loss drugs

Zepbound, the weight loss drug from Eli Lilly, found to help cut heart failure risks. Eli Lilly announced today that the drug behind Zepbound was found to help cut heart failure risks in patients with obesity in a late-stage clinical trial. The medication, tirzepatide, is sold by the company in the United States as Mounjaro for diabetes and Zepbound for weight loss.

Eli Lilly's weight loss drug Zepbound could cut heart failure risks, trial finds

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

(Reuters) -Pfizer plans to move a reworked, once-a-day version of its weight-loss pill danuglipron into clinical trials later this year, the company said on Thursday, after scrapping a twice- daily version of the drug late last year. The new drug is part of the second generation of weight-loss pills under...

Pfizer Moves Forward With Once-Daily Weight-Loss Pill

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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Prospective competitors to newly popular anti-obesity and anti-diabetes drugs are heading toward commercialization. Why it matters: Booming sales of Novo Nordisk's Ozempic and Wegovy and Eli Lilly's Mounjaro and Zepbound have led to widespread shortages of GLP-1 treatments. Driving the news: San Diego-based Viking Therapeutics is accelerating development of its...

Weight-loss drug competitors are coming to Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound

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Ozempic can flatten butts and maybe extinguish them, too!

Taking Ozempic or its sister drug Wegovy may help some smokers kick the habit, new research suggests.

The study compares the effects of eight antidiabetic medications — including injectable insulin, semaglutide (the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy) and drugs similar to Ozempic — on nicotine dependence. An estimated 28 million American adults smoke cigarettes, the leading cause of lung cancer worldwide.



Researchers tracked nearly 223,000 new users of antidiabetic medications — including about 6,000 semaglutide patients — and noted who sought medical care for tobacco addiction, who was prescribed medication to try to...

Ozempic could also help you quit smoking — here’s how

Ever wondered what your A1C numbers really mean? Trust me, you’re not alone. Many people, whether they have diabetes or are managing someone else’s, ask this question. Let’s break down the A1C to blood glucose conversion in a way that’s easy to understand and use. Key...

A1C to Blood Glucose Conversion Guide

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Izervay (avacincaptad pegol) is a brand-name drug prescribed for adults with geographic atrophy (GA) from age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Izervay is typically given once per month as an eye injection by a doctor. Izervay belongs to a drug class called complement inhibitors. Izervay isn’t available in a generic version.

Izervay dosage

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Afrezza and cost

Afrezza (insulin human) is a brand-name medication that’s prescribed for diabetes. The cost of the drug, with and without insurance, can depend on several factors, such...

Afrezza and cost

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