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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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Diabetes medication
Drug vs. Drug

Levemir vs. Lantus: Differences, similarities, and which is bett...

Drug overview & main differences | Conditions treated | Efficacy | Insurance…
Rx pill vs. pill: Eliquis vs Warfarin comparison
Drug vs. Drug

Eliquis vs. Warfarin: Differences, similarities, and which is be...

Eliquis and warfarin are both blood thinners, or anticoagulants, used to prevent and treat blood clotting disorders
High cholesterol medication
Drug vs. Drug

Crestor vs. Lipitor: Differences, similarities, and which is bet...

Drug overview & main differences | Conditions treated | Efficacy | Insurance…
Rx pills comparing Ambien and Belsomra prescription medicaitons
Drug vs. Drug

Belsomra vs. Ambien: Differences, similarities, and which is bet...

Belsomra and Ambien are brand-name medications prescribed for the treatment of insomnia
Concerta vs. Ritalin drug comparison
Drug vs. Drug

Concerta vs. Ritalin: Differences, similarities, and which is be...

Drug overview & main differences | Conditions treated | Efficacy | Insurance…
Prescription pills: Xarelto vs. Eliquis
Drug vs. Drug

Xarelto vs. Eliquis: Which is better for blood clots?

Eliquis and Xarelto are oral anticoagulants that work similarly to prevent and treat blood clot disorders
Depo shot - Depo-Provera
Drug Info

The Depo shot 101: Everything you need to know

Drug Info

NuvaRing: Everything you need to know about the birth control ring

Doctors prescribing medication
Health Education

6 factors of Rx prescribing

It’s important to be open and honest with your healthcare provider on these topics
A piggy bank represents saving money on prescriptions
Company

Save money by switching to a cheaper prescription

Did you know that you can save on prescriptions by switching from…
A stamp for FDA approval - naloxone OTC
News

Recent FDA approvals include drugs for opioid addiction, migrain...

Getting drug approval from the FDA includes a highly regulated process that…