Heritage Remedies2 min read
Old-School Remedies, Explained
Remember the remedies in your family's medicine cabinet? Explore familiar OTC names, today's labels, and practical questions for Fairview Pharmacy.
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Black Draught and Senna: What to Know About Occasional Constipation
Black Draught is a traditional laxative name. Learn how senna works, how long it usually takes, and when constipation needs a pharmacist or doctor's help.
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Unguentine Ointment: What It Is Used For and Which Label to Follow
Remember Unguentine? Learn what the current Oakhurst label lists, why old formulas can differ, and when a burn or wound needs medical attention.
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Why Does the Same Prescription Cost $8 at One Pharmacy and $80 at Another?
A pharmacist explains why one prescription has many different prices, the role of PBMs and DIR fees, and how to make sure you are not overpaying.
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What Is a PBM, And Why Is It Making Your Prescriptions More Expensive?
A pharmacist explains what pharmacy benefit managers do, how they make money through spread pricing and rebates, and what you can do about it.
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Why Is My Generic Medication Sometimes MORE Expensive Than the Brand Name?
A pharmacist explains the rebate and clawback mechanisms that can make a generic medication cost more than its brand name equivalent.
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GoodRx, Insurance, or Cash Price: Which One Should You Actually Use?
A pharmacist explains when to use insurance, when a discount card wins, and the deductible trap most prescription pricing advice misses.
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Why Your Pharmacist Was Not Allowed to Tell You About a Cheaper Option, Until 2018
A pharmacist explains the gag clauses that once stopped pharmacists from naming a cheaper price, the 2018 law that ended them, and what still has not changed.
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FSA and HSA: Which OTC Products Can You Actually Buy With Pre Tax Dollars?
A pharmacist explains the difference between an FSA and an HSA, which OTC products are eligible, and how to use pre tax dollars wisely.
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Why Does My Insurance Cover the Brand Name But Not the Generic, Or Vice Versa?
A pharmacist explains why a formulary sometimes favors the brand over the generic, and the options when your prescribed medication is not covered.
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What Is a Prior Authorization, And Why Is My Doctor's Office Telling Me to Call the Pharmacy?
A pharmacist explains what a prior authorization is, who is responsible for it, and the step by step way to get through it faster.
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What Nutrients Does Metformin Deplete?
Metformin depletes vitamin B12 in up to 30% of long term users. A pharmacist explains what to monitor, supplement, and ask your prescriber.