Ron Gasbarro
Columnist
ConsumerAffairshttps://www.consumeraffairs.com
Ron Gasbarro, PharmD, is a pharmacist, medical writer, and principal at Rx-Press.com.
Recent Articles
7 total
Will I get sick if I travel out of the country?6/2/2015
Cruise ships and foreign ports of call take a little extra care
Why do my dog’s Lyme disease pills cost so much?4/27/2015
The world of drug pricing is shadowy. It pays to shop around
My pharmacist says he needs "prior authorization" -- what's that all about?4/6/2015
Short answer: It's one of the many ways insurance companies try to minimize their costs
You find pills in your child's room -- what should you do?3/30/2015
The first step is to identify the pills and to determine if they are dangerous
Are brand name drugs better than generics?2/2/2015
They're chemically identical and nearly always much cheaper
Over 50? Get that shingles shot 1/5/2015
Don't wait -- it's better to get the vaccine early
Do antidepressants make the grieving process easier?12/1/2014
They're generally not recommended for bereavement, which is a normal and natural process