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Kristi C. Torres, Pharm.D.

Medical Writer and Reviewer Member of the SingleCare Medical Board
Kristi C. Torres, Pharm.D. is a 2005 graduate of The University of Texas at Austin. Her professional background includes academic teaching roles, district level management for a nationwide pharmacy chain, and clinic-based pharmacy management. Dr. Torres has a wide range of experience in pharmacy operations and has traveled to many states to open and convert clinic-based pharmacies for one of the largest healthcare systems in the nation. Currently, she works for Tarrytown Expocare Pharmacy in Austin, Texas, serving the intellectual and developmental disability community. There, she leads the order entry team overseeing orders from across the country. Dr. Torres began working in pharmacy at the age of 16 in a small East Texas town. She currently resides in Round Rock, Texas, with her daughter and a Shih-Tzu puppy.
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Lipitor generic availability, cost, and dosage
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Lipitor generic availability, cost, and dosage

The generic version of Lipitor has been available in the US since 2011
Sep. 26, 2023
How much is Valacyclovir HCl (Valtrex) without insurance?
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How much is Valacyclovir HCl (Valtrex) without insurance?

HCl (Valtrex), costs $493 without insurance. Learn how to get valacyclovir HCl at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.
Updated on Sep. 18, 2023
Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (Bactrim) alternatives: What can I take instead of sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim?
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Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (Bactrim) alternatives: What can I...

Penicillin antibiotics, cephalosporin antibiotics, macrolide antibiotics, urinary antiinfectives, quinolone or fluoroquinolone antibiotics are some sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim alternatives. Get the full list here.
Updated on Sep. 20, 2023
Accutane side effects and how to avoid them
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Accutane side effects and how to avoid them

Accutane side effects include joint pain, weight loss, and sun sensitivity
Sep. 20, 2023
Mounjaro (tirzepatide) alternatives: What can I take instead of Mounjaro?
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Mounjaro (tirzepatide) alternatives: What can I take instead of ...

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) doesn't work for everyone. Other GLP-1 receptor agonists, oral biguanides, SGLT2 inhibitors, DPP4 inhibitors, and GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss are some Mounjaro alternatives. Get the full list here.
Sep. 7, 2023
How much is Mounjaro without insurance?
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How much is Mounjaro without insurance?

Mounjaro costs $1583. Here's how to save on Mounjaro without insurance.
Aug. 31, 2023
How much is EpiPen (epinephrine) without insurance?
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How much is EpiPen (epinephrine) without insurance?

The generic version of EpiPen, epinephrine, costs $803 without insurance. Learn how to get EpiPen at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.
Jul. 18, 2023
Oxycodone (Percocet) alternatives: What can I take instead of oxycodone?
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Oxycodone (Percocet) alternatives: What can I take instead of ox...

Percocet (oxycodone) doesn't work for everyone. NSAIDs, Tylenol, muscle relaxants, other opioids, and neurological drugs are some oxycodone alternatives. Get the full list here.
Jul. 17, 2023
Is it safe to take Ozempic and metformin together?
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Is it safe to take Ozempic and metformin together?

Taking Ozempic and metformin together, as prescribed by a healthcare professional, has shown very positive results in managing diabetes
Jul. 17, 2023
How much is famotidine (Pepcid) without insurance?
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How much is famotidine (Pepcid) without insurance?

The generic version of Pepcid, famotidine, costs $85 without insurance. Learn how to get famotidine at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.
Jun. 7, 2023
What does an allergy headache feel like?
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What does an allergy headache feel like?

Almost 40% of adults suffer from seasonal allergies, which can cause an allergy headache. Learn what an allergy headache feels like and how to relieve your symptoms.
Jun. 1, 2023
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