One of the most frequent statements I hear from patients about health care in the US is why generic drugs often cost so much. As we know, health insurance plans can require patients to switch to the generic form in order to control costs. The promise of generics has been that after the patent protection […]
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A Magical Pharmacy Tour: Demystifying the OTC Medications—Side B
Spring 2019 (March through May) in the Chicago area will not be fondly remembered for its weather. I certainly never remember snow being on the ground on my late April birthday until this year. The cooler temperatures and the record rainfall in Chicago for the month of May (over 8 inches) have helped some with […]
A Magical Pharmacy Tour: Demystifying the Over-the Counter Medications for Seasonal Allergies
Spring is here……unless we believe that it will snow in May, since the latest measurable (0.1 to 1.0 inch) snowfall for the winter season in Chicago recorded history has occurred as late as May 11th. Pollen/mold counts during April have been low to moderate and have even included grass pollen being detected on some days, […]