Chad Shaffer, MD

Medical Writer and Reviewer Member of the SingleCare Medical Board

Chad Shaffer, MD, earned his medical doctorate from Penn State University and completed a combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics. He has provided full-service primary care to all ages for over 15 years, building a practice from start up to over 3,000 patients. His passion is educating patients on their health and treatment, so they can make well-informed decisions.

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Telmisartan vs. losartan: Uses, interactions, costs, and more

Explore the uses, interactions, and costs of telmisartan and losartan

Purple dry powder inhaler: How much is Advair HFA without insurance?

How much is Advair HFA without insurance?

Advair HFA costs $540 without insurance. Learn how to get Advair HFA at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.

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How much is Modafinil without insurance?

Modafinil can be costly without insurance. Learn how to get Modafinil at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.

Updated on Dec. 10, 2024

Person organizing items on desk. Does Adderall help with OCD?

Does Adderall help with OCD?

Adderall may intensify OCD symptoms due to its stimulant effects. Learn about safer, proven options for managing OCD.

Updated on Dec. 10, 2024

A white bottle spilling out white pills: Does Zyrtec expire?

Does Zyrtec expire? What you need to know

Johnson & Johnson, Zyrtec’s manufacturer, determines its expiration date after performing stability testing

A prescription pad with pills on it: Can you take berberine with metformin?

Can you take berberine with metformin?

Since berberine is a supplement, it’s not regulated by the FDA, and there’s limited research on whether it’s worth taking with metformin

An autoinjector pen for a drug like Ozempic: Is Ozempic a controlled substance?

Is Ozempic a controlled substance?

Ozempic isn’t technically a controlled substance, but there are concerns about its misuse

Two semaglutide pens: Is Ozempic hard on kidneys?

Is Ozempic hard on kidneys?

Weight loss associated with Ozempic use may impact the kidneys both positively and negatively

Two semaglutide pens: Does Ozempic cause bruising?

Does Ozempic cause bruising?

Less than 1% of people taking Ozempic reported bruising in clinical trials, but bruising is still possible

Spilled Rx tablets: How much is Ambien without insurance?

How much is Ambien without insurance?

Brand Name Ambien costs $790. Here's how to save on Ambien without insurance.

Two Rx pills respresenting Eliquis vs. Plavix

Eliquis vs. Plavix: Key differences, uses, costs, and side effects

Eliquis and Plavix are blood thinners with different uses and costs. Explore their unique benefits, side effects, and ways to reduce costs.

Updated on Nov. 5, 2024

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