May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, the perfect time to learn about the causes of asthma and allergies and how to manage them. Allergy-induced asthma, or allergic asthma, is a common form of asthma triggered by allergens such as pollen, pet dander, mold spores, dust mites, and cigarette...

The best way to prevent an allergic reaction is by taking a proactive approach. Here are seven ways you can help yourself avoid a reaction. Allergies are a common occurrence in many people’s lives, with over 50 million Americans affected yearly. Allergic reactions occur when the...

Learn to ease the pressure of prescription prices with our list of saving strategies. Key Takeaways: Drug manufacturers in the U.S. set the price of prescription drugs Manufacturers of new drugs must recoup costs to make profit before generic alternatives flood the market This need for profit...

Struggling with Prescription Costs? Here's How to Save in 2024 Each year, the price of medications continues to rise, with more than 600 drug prices increasing by an average of 5% to 6% back in 2022. As Americans still face financial challenges, partly due to the long-term effects of the COVID-19...

Many Americans are still struggling to cover health care costs as we begin 2022. Hundreds of drugs have already seen price hikes. Learn more about the state of prescription prices during the pandemic. As we begin 2022, many Americans wonder if the cost of their prescriptions will skyrocket in...

Nearly a month into spring and as plants start to bloom and we edge towards summer, many Americans are struggling with the return of their seasonal allergies and the high pollen count. Around 8 percent of adults in the US suffer from hay fever, and when pollen season gets going in early spring, a...

Seasonal allergies affect millions of people across the United States every year. Around 8% percent of Americans, both adults and children, suffer from hay fever (allergic rhinitis) and around 50 million live with some form of allergy. During the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, even those who deal...

What do you need to know about allergy season? The end of winter and start of spring can be a wonderful time of year, bringing warmer weather and longer days and the promise of summer to come but for children with hay fever, the onset of spring marks the start of an annual ordeal as seasonal...

Do you have asthma and live near a busy road? If so, you may be one of those whose genetic profile means you are more susceptible to severe asthma symptoms exacerbated by traffic pollution… Around 26 million people in the US suffer from asthma, the equivalent to one in 13 Americans, but new...

The background to the EpiPen shortage Since May this year, the EpiPen shortage has caused problems for many people with severe allergies. The epinephrine delivery system is used to counter anaphylaxis, a serious life-threatening allergic reaction that can be caused...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is examining ways to empower consumers by improving access to a range of non-prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medication and drug products. OTC drugs, such as Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Claritin (loratadine), are considered the first line treatment...

Last year was a record-breaking year for generic drug approvals in the United States. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved 1,027 generic drugs, 843 of which were full approvals, with tentative approvals making up the remainder. Tentative approvals are generic drugs considered ready...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Auvi-Q (epinephrine injection USP) 0.1mg auto-injector as a treatment for life-threatening allergic reactions in children and infants. The Kaléo product was granted Priority Review by the FDA and is expected to be available in...

Everyone needs a vacation, but when traveling overseas it is important to make preparations to ensure holidays are not cut short by illness and sickness. Some simple steps include: packing prescription medications, and the prescriptions themselves; ensuring all vaccines are up to date; and checking...

A cheaper alternative to the EpiPen will soon be available in pharmacies for patients suffering from severe allergies. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new epinephrine pre-filled syringe (PFS) called Symjepi, which is manufactured Adamis Pharmaceuticals...

Over-the-counter (OTC) medication offers quick and convenient relief for a whole range of symptoms, conditions and ailments, but with a bewildering variety of products available in pharmacies and drugstores, making an informed decision about OTC medicine can be a challenge for consumers. Should you...

A topical ocular cetirizine formulation has gained US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) New Drug Application approval for treating allergic conjunctivitis. Zerviate (cetirizine ophthalmic solution 0.24%) was developed by ophthalmic research and development company Nicox. The new topical...

Late spring and early summer are the toughest times of the year for many patients suffering from grass allergies and hay fever. Grasses and plants release grains of pollen to fertilize other plants, but many people struggle with allergic reactions to these pollens. These cause uncomfortable...

Nearly a month into spring and as plants start to bloom and we edge towards summer, many Americans are struggling with the return of their seasonal allergies and the high pollen count. Roughly 8 percent of people over the age of 18 in the United States suffer from hay fever, according to the...

EpiPen prices in the United States have more than doubled over the past 10 years, leaving many patients who need the life-saving devices struggling with the cost. These are the findings of a recent report published by the University of Chicago, following analysis of nationwide data on people with...