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Will Cost Plus Drugs Prescriptions Count Toward Medicare’s Drug Cost Cap?

Confused about how Cost Plus Drugs works with your health insurance? Here's what Network Health members and others need to know.

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Generic Farxiga (Dapagliflozin) Prices Are Dropping — And That Could Lower Your Drug Costs

High costs for Jardiance or Farxiga can be frustrating. Learn how recent changes may offer real relief.

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Cost Plus Drugs Shipping: What Happens If Something Goes Wrong?

Worried about mail‑order prescriptions? Discover what happens if medications are delayed or lost, why it's not likely to happen and the support available to you if it does.

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Treating Osteoporosis With or Without Medication… Myths and Facts You Should Know

Like any medication, medicine for osteoporosis can have side effects, but there is a lot of misunderstanding out there about what these side effects are, how these medications work and what to expect when taking them. We clear it all up here.

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What’s the Difference Between GoodRx vs. Cost Plus Drugs?

Many people confuse services like GoodRx and Cost Plus Drugs, assuming they work the same way. The fact is, they have significant differences that you should understand before deciding which option works for you.

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How Much Can You Actually Save Using Cost Plus Drugs?

Save big on prescriptions with real Cost Plus Drugs price comparisons. See how much you could save on generics and high‑cost meds with Network Health.

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Reducing the Administrative Burden of Prior Authorizations at the Pharmacy

Network Health has taken steps to streamline the prior authorization process and reduce burden while speeding up the process of members getting their medications.

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Anticholinergic Medication Risks in Older Adults

While anticholinergic medications can be effective for a range of conditions, they don't come without risks for the older adult population. Learn what these drugs do and some of the side effects to watch out for.

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Dementia and Medication Adherence: How to Help Those With Dementia Take Their Medication

If you have a loved one with dementia, you'll know that they may sometimes struggle to remember routine tasks. One such task is taking their medication, which is vital to their health. The Pharmacy team at Network Health has some helpful ideas to consider trying that might go a long way toward ensuring your loved one is taking their medication as prescribed.

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Important Things to Know About Over-the-Counter Testosterone Supplements

If you've seen ads about over-the-counter testosterone supplements and are curious what they can do for you, read this first to learn more about how testosterone works in the body, why someone may need more of it and what you can expect from such supplements.

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What’s the Difference Between Mucinex vs Delsym vs Sudafed?

When seeking medicine for the cold or flu, you have plenty of options, but you may not understand which is right for your specific symptoms. Learn the difference between the three main categories of cold and flu medicines.

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Can Taking Aspirin Help Prevent Cardiovascular Disease?

You may have heard that taking a low-dose aspirin each day can help prevent cardiovascular disease, but the truth is more complex than. Learn what the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends and why low-dose aspirin may not be for everyone.

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Does Oscillococcinum Work for the Cold and Flu?

You've likely heard of many remedies for treating a cold or the flu, but few of them are based in modern science. One example is oscillococcinum, a homeopathic that isn't likely to do anything to relive your cold or flu illness. Find out why.

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Zoloft vs Lexapro vs Wellbutrin and Other Antidepressants

There are many different classes of antidepressants, so if you're confused by names like Zoloft, Lexapro and Wellbutrin and aren't sure what the difference is, we'll explain what you need to know.

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Using Statins vs. Supplements for Lowering Cholesterol

For a variety of reasons, some people can be hesitant to take statins when prescribed, hoping instead to solve their cholesterol problems with dietary supplements. Though, diet and exercise can always help, supplements are not an effective replacement for statins. We explain why.

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