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The SingleCare Team ensures that all content on The Checkup, a blog by SingleCare, is medically accurate, evidence-based, and trustworthy. Our team works with a network of experienced freelance health writers and medical clinicians who provide expert review, fact-checking, and prescription guidance. Our pharmacists, physicians, dietitians, and veterinarians guarantee that the articles on our blog are educational and medically accurate.
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Health Education
What are ketones, and why are they dangerous?
Ketones are an alternative fuel that is made in your liver when there is not enough glucose. If ketone levels get too high it can be dangerous.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2024

Company
SingleCare CEO Rick Bates explains how COVID-19 affects prescrip...
The spread of the novel coronavirus across the U.S. has had an…
Apr. 16, 2020

Health Education
Creatinine: Blood test, normal range, and how to lower levels
Creatinine is a byproduct of muscle use. Learn what a normal creatinine level is and how it is tested.
Updated on Nov. 19, 2024

Health Education
Medication disaster plan: Building and storing a first aid kit
Be prepared for an emergency with these disaster planning tips and first aid kit checklist
Updated on Jan. 11, 2024

Company
Can I use SingleCare on brand-name drugs?
You can use SingleCare on almost any prescription you get from your…
Apr. 14, 2020

Drug Info
How much is Adderall without insurance?
Treating ADHD can be expensive. Find out how to save money on Adderall without insurance.
Updated on Feb. 21, 2023

Drug Info
Is Viagra covered by insurance?
Viagra is not typically covered by insurance, but there are still ways to save money on your Rx
Updated on Mar. 20, 2024

Drug Info
Does metformin cause dementia?
Metformin is a popular prescription medication used to treat Type II diabetes.…
Apr. 6, 2020

Company
The Walmart $4 List: How to save on Walmart prescriptions
Here at SingleCare, we understand that prescription medications can get crazy expensive—after…
Apr. 5, 2020

Drug Info
Apr. 4, 2020
How much does Cialis cost without insurance?

Drug Info
What is a Z-Pak?
A Z-Pak is a series of azithromycin doses commonly prescribed for bacterial infections such as sinus or urinary infections, bronchitis, or tonsillitis
Updated on Jan. 15, 2025