Karen Berger, Pharm.D.

Medical Writer and Reviewer Member of the SingleCare Medical Board

After receiving her doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, Karen Berger, Pharm.D., has worked in both chain and independent community pharmacies. She currently works at an independent pharmacy in New Jersey. Dr. Berger enjoys helping patients understand medical conditions and medications—both in person as a pharmacist, and online as a medical writer and reviewer.

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FDA stamp - Merilog

FDA approves rapid-acting insulin biosimilar

Merilog works like NovoLog to help control blood sugar when injected five to ten minutes before meals

Two autoinjector pens: Compounded tirzepatide vs. Mounjaro

Compounded tirzepatide vs. Mounjaro

Compounded tirzepatide is not FDA approved like Mounjaro is

Two semaglutide pens next to each other: Zepbound vs. compounded tirzepatide

Zepbound vs. compounded tirzepatide

Although compounded tirzepatide may seem cheap, it isn’t FDA approved and can even be dangerous

Two semaglutide pens: Is compounded semaglutide the same as Wegovy?

Is compounded semaglutide the same as Wegovy?

Compounded medications may be more accessible, but they come with risks

Two semaglutide pens: Compounded Mounjaro: Is it safe?

Compounded Mounjaro: Is it safe?

What you should know if you're considering taking compounded tirzepatide vs. Mounjaro

A prescription bottle with an exclamation mark on it: What to do if you miss a dose of Zoloft

What to do if you miss a dose of Zoloft

Forgot to take your Zoloft? Here’s what to do

A pink pill and a bottle of liquid medication with a plus sign between them: Can you take Nyquil with trazodone?

Can you take NyQuil with trazodone?

What to know if you’re considering taking NyQuil while taking trazodone

An open palm with a few pills in it: Can you take gabapentin and melatonin together?

Can you take gabapentin and melatonin together?

What to know about combining gabapentin with melatonin and how to do it safely

A fork and knife alongside a plate with a blue capsule on it: Phentermine diet plan: Tips for healthy weight loss

Phentermine diet plan: Tips for healthy weight loss

The best foods to eat, and what to skip while taking phentermine

A Medicaid card and a heart: Is Breztri covered by Medicaid?

Is Breztri covered by Medicaid?

AstraZeneca says most people with Medicaid pay $.99–$1.35 per month for Breztri Aerosphere

Three Rx bottles: Is there a generic for Farxiga?

Farxiga generic availability, cost, and dosage

There is a generic version of Farxiga, called dapagliflozin, which is made by the pharmaceutical company Prasco

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