Karen Berger, Pharm.D.

Medical Writer and Reviewer Member of the SingleCare Medical Board

After receiving her doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, Karen Berger, Pharm.D., has worked in both chain and independent community pharmacies. She currently works at an independent pharmacy in New Jersey. Dr. Berger enjoys helping patients understand medical conditions and medications—both in person as a pharmacist, and online as a medical writer and reviewer.

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An alarm clock with two Rx tablets: How long does Adderall last?

How long does Adderall last?

Adderall typically lasts an average of 4-6 hours. Here’s what you should know.

Rx pill bottle and prescription pad: Does Adderall help with anxiety?

Does Adderall help with anxiety?

In people with ADHD, Adderall may help lessen anxiety symptoms, but it may also worsen them

Various pills and tablets: Oral medication for eczema: Types, benefits & side effects

Oral medication for eczema: Types, benefits & side effects

Oral medication for eczema may help ease symptoms and reduce the risk of infection when other treatments are unsuccessful

A pharmacist holding a prescription bag that has a smiley face on it: Nurtec copay card: Save on migrain medication

Nurtec copay card: Save on migraine medication

Although the Nurtec copay card offers significant savings, you’re only eligible if you have health insurance

A piggy bank with two hearts over it: Jardiance copay assistance

Jardiance copay assistance: Eligibility & more

In addition to the Jardiance copay assistance program, the manufacturer offers financial assistance for low-income patients

A syringe with dollar signs next to it: How to get Ozempic for $25 a month

How do I get Ozempic for $25 a month?

Even if you don’t qualify for the Ozempic discount card, there are other ways to get affordable Ozempic

An insurance card and a stethoscope: How to get Wegovy covered by insurance

How to get Wegovy covered by insurance

Insurance plans vary widely in regard to how they cover weight loss medication

Medical professional holding electronic tablet: Is ibuprofen a blood thinner?

Is ibuprofen a blood thinner?

Ibuprofen is associated with an increased risk of bleeding but it is not a blood thinner

A stamp for FDA approval - naloxone OTC

Wegovy use expanded by FDA

This expanded approval provides a new indication for the popular weight loss medication

Jubbonti-Wyost - FDA approval

Prolia biosimilar approved

These biologic alternatives signal more affordable options for the pricey injectable medications

A syringe: Humira generic availability, cost, and dosage

Humira generic availability, cost, and dosage

There’s no “generic Humira,” because the drug is a biologic, but there are several biosimilars that work the same way

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