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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Drug Info
How much is OneTouch Verio without insurance?
Brand-name OneTouch Verios cost $235 without insurance. Learn how to get OneTouch Verio at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives
May 29, 2024
Drug Info
Can you take meloxicam with ibuprofen?
It is not considered safe to take meloxicam with ibuprofen
May 20, 2024
Drug Info
How does Farxiga help kidneys?
The drug is also prescribed for heart failure and Type 2 diabetes
May 16, 2024
Drug Info
Remicade biosimilar options for affordable treatment
Remicade biosimilar options include Inflectra, Renflexis, and Avsola
May 16, 2024
Drug Info
Remicade for ulcerative colitis: Dosage, efficacy & more
Remicade is a powerful and effective drug, but patients should weigh the risks versus benefits with their healthcare providers
May 8, 2024
Drug vs. Drug
Strattera vs Vyvanse: Differences, Similarities, and Which One i...
Although Vyvanse and Strattera belong to different drug classes, they are both used in the treatment of ADHD
May 5, 2024
Drug Info
Does Adderall expire? What you need to know.
Using expired Adderall should be avoided as it loses potentcy over time, making it less effective
Apr. 25, 2024
Drug Info
When your Vyvanse dose is too low
Symptoms such as inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity won’t be well controlled
Apr. 24, 2024
Drug Info
How much is Dovato without insurance?
Dovato costs $3700 without insurance. Learn how to get Dovato at a lower price or find cheaper alternatives.
Apr. 18, 2024
Drug Info
Can you take ibuprofen with Mucinex?
Normally, ibuprofen can be safely consumed alongside Mucinex
Apr. 17, 2024
Health Education
Can pink eye cause a fever?
The virus or bacteria causing the infection can also give you a fever.
Apr. 10, 2024