Welcome to RxSavings Solutions » BPH http://www.rx-savings-solutions.com/blog Your Prescription to Save! Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:00:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Savings on BPH drug Jalyn http://www.rx-savings-solutions.com/blog/2011/02/13/savings-on-bph-drug-jalyn/ http://www.rx-savings-solutions.com/blog/2011/02/13/savings-on-bph-drug-jalyn/#comments Sun, 13 Feb 2011 16:00:17 +0000 Michael Rea, PharmD http://www.rx-savings-solutions.com/blog/?p=284 Continue reading →]]> More and more over the past couple of months, our team of pharmacists has noticed an increase in the amount of the medication Jalyn that our patients are taking.  Jalyn (generic name: tamsulosin and dutasteride) is a combination drug used to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or BPH.  It combines two medications that have been used separately for many years, but it isn’t necessarily the best bang for your buck.  Some of our patients are paying over $130 a month, when options exist to pay $8.00 instead.  So why then, is your doctor prescribing the more expensive one?  Let’s take a look further.

Often times something “new” is looked upon as something better, or more advanced.  In the scenario we’re talking about today, this is not necessarily the case.  The drug Jalyn is unique in that it combines two drugs to treat BPH.  The two components are not necessarily any better than those that can be found individually in their generic format.  The drug company, however, feels that by combining them, they can better market the product to physicians. Because of this, you, the patient, end up footing the bill.  For more information on options that exist for a fraction of the cost, contact on of our pharmacists today!  pharmacist@rxsavingsllc.com

]]> http://www.rx-savings-solutions.com/blog/2011/02/13/savings-on-bph-drug-jalyn/feed/ 0 BPH costing you an arm and a leg? http://www.rx-savings-solutions.com/blog/2010/01/31/bph-costing-you-an-arm-and-a-leg/ http://www.rx-savings-solutions.com/blog/2010/01/31/bph-costing-you-an-arm-and-a-leg/#comments Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:59:59 +0000 Michael Rea, PharmD http://www.rx-savings-solutions.com/blog/?p=13 Continue reading →]]> For millions of Men the world over, BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) more commonly known as an enlarged prostate gland that inhibits normal urine flow is a nagging symptom that typically progresses with age.  Its not enough that it decreases quality of life, but it can also decrease the amount of cash in your wallet.  And in some cases, we’re talking hundreds of dollars a month if you’re using drugs like Avodart or Flomax!

Luckily, there are several cheaper options like doxazosin or finasteride you can try before resorting to these high dollar items. These items can usually be obtained for less then $10.00/mo. and in many studies are equally effective to their Brand Name competitors. For more information talk with your doctor, or ask one of our Board Certified Pharmacists for more information.

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