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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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Rx pen injector: How much does Humira cost without insurance
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How much is Humira without insurance?

Humira can be costly without insurance. Learn how to get Humira at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.
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How much is propranolol without insurance?

Propranolol can be costly without insurance. Learn how to get propranolol at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.
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Atorvastatin alternatives: What can I take instead of atorvastatin?

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How much is Lo Loestrin Fe without insurance?

Lo Loestrin Fe can be costly without insurance. Learn how to get Lo Loestrin Fe at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.
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How much is Ozempic without insurance?

Ozempic can be costly without insurance. Learn how to get Ozempic at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.
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How much is Symbicort without insurance?

Symbicort can be costly without insurance. Learn how to get Symbicort at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.
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Common Vyvanse side effects in women

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How much is Xarelto without insurance?

Xarelto can be costly without insurance. Learn how to get Xarelto at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.
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Metformin alternatives: What can I take instead of metformin?

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Who can take Trulicity for weight loss?

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Creon alternatives: What can I take instead of Creon?

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