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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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Hands holding a diabetic testing device: How much is OneTouch Verio without insurance?
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
Two Rx tablets: Can you take meloxicam with ibuprofen?
Drug Info

Can you take meloxicam with ibuprofen?

It is not considered safe to take meloxicam with ibuprofen
A healthcare provider holding a prescriptoin bottle: How does Farxiga help kidneys?
Drug Info

How does Farxiga help kidneys?

The drug is also prescribed for heart failure and Type 2 diabetes
An IV bag hanging on a stand: Remicade biosimilar options for affordable treatment
Drug Info

Remicade biosimilar options for affordable treatment

Remicade biosimilar options include Inflectra, Renflexis, and Avsola
An iv bag hanging on a hook: Remicade for ulcerative colitis: Dosage, efficacy & more
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
Two Rx pill bottles: Strattera vs Vyvanse
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
Rxpill bottle: Does Adderall expire?
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
Capsules lined up from small to large doses - what happens when vyvanse dose is too low
Drug Info

When your Vyvanse dose is too low

Symptoms such as inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity won’t be well controlled
Three Rx pill bottles: How much is Dovato without insurance?
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.
Two hands holding different OTC drugs: Can you take ibuprofen with Mucinex?
Drug Info

Can you take ibuprofen with Mucinex?

Normally, ibuprofen can be safely consumed alongside Mucinex
eye drops next to thermometer - can pink eye cause a fever
Health Education

Can pink eye cause a fever?

The virus or bacteria causing the infection can also give you a fever.
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