research The High Cost of Health Care: Why Some Pay $240 for a $9 Bottle of Pills
Some people pay $240 for medication that costs $9 due to drug industry tactics and complicated healthcare policies.
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research Gender based price differences in 5% minoxidil foam: The impact of generic alternatives and bulk packaging
Female-marketed minoxidil foam is more expensive than male-marketed, but generic and bulk options can reduce this gap.
research Association Between Gender and Drug Cost for Over-the-Counter Minoxidil
Women pay more for the same 5% minoxidil foam than men, but prices for liquid solutions are similar.
research Prescribing to save patients money: Ethical considerations
Doctors should prescribe cheaper, off-label medication and teach patients how to use it to save money ethically.
research Medical Therapy for Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL)
Rogaine can stop hair loss in women, and other treatments like certain pills, light therapy, and special shampoos may also work.
research 2020 Update on sunscreen compliance with American Academy of Dermatology recommendations
Most sunscreens meet safety standards, but tanning products often don't.
research Gender‐related cost discrepancies in a cohort of 110 facial moisturizers
Women's facial moisturizers cost more per ounce than men's.
research Allergen Content of Best-Selling Ethnic Versus Nonethnic Shampoos, Conditioners, and Styling Products
Ethnic hair products contain different allergens than nonethnic ones, with fragrance being the most common in ethnic products.
research MP86-01 VARIABILITY OF RETAIL PRICING OF GENERIC UROLOGIC MEDICATIONS IN A MAJOR US METROPOLITAN AREA
Generic urologic medication prices vary by pharmacy type, not by location or income level.
research The US FDA has approved the marketing of generic finasteride 5mg tablets by Actavis.
research Variability of Retail Pricing of Generic Urologic Medications in a Major US Metropolitan Area
Independent pharmacies generally offer lower prices for certain generic urologic medications than chain pharmacies.
research Update on Efficacy of Generic Finasteride
Generic finasteride works just as well as the brand-name version for hair loss.
research Editorial Comment
Generic drugs for benign prostatic hyperplasia can cost up to 500% more at chain pharmacies compared to independent ones.
research Cutting Costs, Not Care: New Models for Affordable Men’s Health Medications
CPDC offers significant cost savings on men's health medications compared to Medicare and GoodRx.
research Buy Kerablak Calcium Pantothenate Tablet – Online Generic Medicine
research Buy Kerablak Calcium Pantothenate Tablet – Online Generic Medicine
research (163) Cutting Costs, Not Care: New Models for Affordable Men’s Health Medications
Using Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company can save money on men's health medications compared to Medicare.
research Tea and Tea Product Diversification: A Review
Diversifying tea products can boost profits and meet global market demands.
research The Clinical Center’s Blood Glucose Management Service
The Blood Glucose Management Service improved patient safety and outcomes in managing blood sugar in hospitalized patients.
research The switch from patented medicine to the generic one: an option or a necessity?
Switching to generic drugs is necessary but faces communication and information challenges.
research Treatment and prevention of chemotherapy-induced alopecia with PTH-CBD, a collagen-targeted parathyroid hormone analog, in a non-depilated mouse model
PTH-CBD could help prevent and treat hair loss caused by chemotherapy in mice.
research Parathyroid hormone linked to a collagen binding domain promotes hair growth in a mouse model of chemotherapy-induced alopecia in a dose-dependent manner
A hormone linked to collagen helps hair grow back in mice after chemotherapy, and may also prevent bone loss.
research MP27-18 STATEWIDE GEOGRAPHIC PRICE VARIATION OF GENERIC BPH MEDICATIONS
Big chain pharmacies in Pennsylvania charge significantly more for generic BPH medications than independent pharmacies, but independent pharmacies have more regional price variation.
research Cyberspace Chat: When finasteride suddenly stops working—is it counterfeit?
Some generic finasteride may be counterfeit, leading to less effectiveness and increased hair loss.
research WS PRO 160 I 120 mg (a combination of sabal and urtica extract) in patients with LUTS related to BPH
WS PRO 160 I 120 mg effectively treats urinary symptoms from BPH with good safety and tolerability.
research Direct-to-consumer Androgenetic Alopecia treatments: A Cost Comparison with traditional pharmacies
research Unequal Protection Under the Law: Why FDA Should Use Negotiated Rulemaking to Reform the Regulation of Generic Drugs
The FDA should use negotiated rulemaking to improve generic drug safety regulations.
research PSS34 THE IMPACT OF POTENTIAL PILL SPLITTING ON GENERIC AND BRANDED FINASTERIDE UPTAKE
Pill splitting increased generic finasteride sales but didn't affect branded finasteride sales.
research Discount pharmacies may save patients significant money on androgenetic alopecia medications compared to both traditional pharmacies and direct-to-consumer companies
Discount pharmacies offer cheaper options for hair loss medications than traditional or direct-to-consumer pharmacies.