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Health tips, medication guides, and pharmacy updates — written for patients and providers throughout California.

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Specialty Medications August 24, 2026

Starting Xifaxan (Rifaximin): What Actually Happens

If your doctor just prescribed Xifaxan (pronounced zih-FAX-an; generic name rifaximin), you've probably already done a few things: googled the name, seen a price tag with a lot of zeros, and maybe felt a…

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Specialty Medications August 24, 2026

Starting Xembify: What Actually Happens

If your doctor just prescribed Xembify (immune globulin subcutaneous), you've probably already done a few things: googled the name, seen a price tag with a lot of zeros, and maybe felt a little…

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Intravenous drip stand in a clinic infusion room
Specialty Medications August 24, 2026

Starting Simponi Aria (Golimumab IV): What Actually Happens

If your doctor just prescribed Simponi Aria (pronounced sim-PONE-ee AR-ee-uh), you've probably already done a few things: googled the name, seen a price tag with a lot of zeros, and maybe felt a little…

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Specialty Medications August 24, 2026

Starting Simponi (Golimumab): What Actually Happens

If your doctor just prescribed Simponi (pronounced sim-PONE-ee; generic name golimumab), you've probably already done a few things: googled the name, seen a price tag with a lot of zeros, and maybe felt a…

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Specialty Medications August 24, 2026

Starting Rinvoq (Upadacitinib): What Actually Happens

If your doctor just prescribed Rinvoq (pronounced RIN-vok; generic name upadacitinib), you've probably already done a few things: googled the name, seen a price tag with a lot of zeros, and maybe felt a…

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Physician talking with a patient during an infusion
Specialty Medications August 24, 2026

Starting Remicade (Infliximab): What Actually Happens

If your doctor just prescribed Remicade (pronounced REM-ih-kade; generic name infliximab), you've probably already done a few things: googled the name, seen a price tag with a lot of zeros, and maybe felt…

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Technician pipetting plasma samples into a tray
Specialty Medications August 24, 2026

Starting Privigen: What Actually Happens

If your doctor just prescribed Privigen (immune globulin), you've probably already done a few things: googled the name, seen a price tag with a lot of zeros, and maybe felt a little overwhelmed. That's…

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Laboratory vials being prepared for testing
Specialty Medications August 24, 2026

Starting Panzyga: What Actually Happens

If your doctor just prescribed Panzyga (immune globulin), you've probably already done a few things: googled the name, seen a price tag with a lot of zeros, and maybe felt a little overwhelmed. That's…

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A day’s oral tablets in a medicine cup
Specialty Medications August 24, 2026

Starting Otezla (Apremilast): What Actually Happens

If your doctor just prescribed Otezla (pronounced oh-TEZ-luh; generic name apremilast), you've probably already done a few things: googled the name, seen a price tag with a lot of zeros, and maybe felt a…

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Physical therapist guiding a patient through movement
Specialty Medications August 24, 2026

Starting Orencia (Abatacept): What Actually Happens

If your doctor just prescribed Orencia (pronounced or-EN-see-uh; generic name abatacept), you've probably already done a few things: googled the name, seen a price tag with a lot of zeros, and maybe felt a…

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A clinician giving a patient an injection during an office visit
Specialty Medications August 24, 2026

Starting Humira (Adalimumab): What Actually Happens

If your doctor just prescribed Humira (pronounced hyoo-MEER-uh; generic name adalimumab), you've probably already done a few things: googled the name, seen a price tag with a lot of zeros, and maybe felt a…

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Laboratory bench used for testing plasma-derived medicines
Specialty Medications August 24, 2026

Starting Gamunex-C: What Actually Happens

If your doctor just prescribed Gamunex-C (immune globulin), you've probably already done a few things: googled the name, seen a price tag with a lot of zeros, and maybe felt a little overwhelmed. That's…

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Laboratory team working with plasma processing equipment
Specialty Medications August 24, 2026

Starting Gammagard: What Actually Happens

If your doctor just prescribed Gammagard (immune globulin), you've probably already done a few things: googled the name, seen a price tag with a lot of zeros, and maybe felt a little overwhelmed. That's…

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Specialty Medications August 24, 2026

Starting Fasenra (Benralizumab): What Actually Happens

If your doctor just prescribed Fasenra (pronounced fah-SEN-rah; generic name benralizumab), you've probably already done a few things: googled the name, seen a price tag with a lot of zeros, and maybe felt…

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Patient receiving a subcutaneous injection in the upper arm
Specialty Medications August 24, 2026

Starting Enbrel (Etanercept): What Actually Happens

If your doctor just prescribed Enbrel (pronounced EN-brel; generic name etanercept), you've probably already done a few things: googled the name, seen a price tag with a lot of zeros, and maybe felt a…

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Patient self-injecting with autoinjector pen
Specialty Medications August 19, 2026

Starting Skyrizi (Risankizumab): What Actually Happens

If your doctor just prescribed Skyrizi, you've probably already seen the price tag and felt a little overwhelmed. Here's what's actually involved — from cost and prior auth to injection technique — and what Sorrento handles for you.

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Specialty medication vials, syringes and blister packs
Specialty Medications July 10, 2026

What Are Specialty Medications — and Do You Need One?

If your doctor recently mentioned a specialty medication, here's what every patient should know — from how they work to what a specialty pharmacy actually does for you.

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Patient Tips July 3, 2026

How to Navigate Prior Authorization — Without the Headache

Prior authorization is one of the most frustrating hurdles in getting a specialty medication approved. Here's how the process works and how the right pharmacy support makes all the difference.

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Financial Assistance June 25, 2026

How to Reduce Your Specialty Medication Costs in 2026

From manufacturer co-pay cards to foundation grants and the new Medicare $2,000 cap — most patients never pay the full price. Here's what's available and how we help you access it.

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Conditions June 18, 2026

Biologic Therapies for Rheumatoid Arthritis: What Patients Should Know

Biologics have transformed outcomes for patients with moderate to severe RA. If your rheumatologist has recommended one, this guide covers everything from how they work to storage, monitoring, and biosimilar options.

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Patient Tips June 10, 2026

What Is Medication Therapy Management — and How Can It Help You?

Taking multiple medications? An MTM session with a clinical pharmacist can uncover interactions, simplify your regimen, and give you a clear written plan. Here's what to expect and who benefits most.

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Specialty Pharmacy June 2, 2026

Why an Independent Specialty Pharmacy Makes a Difference for Your Care

Not all specialty pharmacies are the same. From faster turnarounds and a dedicated pharmacist to free delivery and hands-on financial support — here's why the independent difference matters.

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Specialty Medications August 22, 2026

Starting Tremfya (Guselkumab): What Actually Happens

If your doctor just prescribed Tremfya for psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis, here's the real cost, how the injection works, and what Sorrento handles so you don't have to.

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A patient and a clinician discussing treatment options
Specialty Medications August 22, 2026

Starting Dupixent (Dupilumab): What Actually Happens

Dupixent treats eczema, asthma, nasal polyps, and more. Here's what the real cost looks like with the DUPIXENT MyWay copay card, how the injection works, and what our team handles for you.

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A person sitting in a darkened room with a hand to their face
Migraine August 22, 2026

Starting Nurtec ODT (Rimegepant): What Actually Happens

Nurtec ODT dissolves on your tongue — no water needed, which matters during a migraine with nausea. Here's how the dual-use tablet works and how to get it for as little as $0/month.

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Migraine August 22, 2026

Starting Qulipta (Atogepant): What Actually Happens

Qulipta is taken once daily to prevent migraines before they start — not to treat one already underway. Here's how the CGRP preventive works, what it costs, and how Sorrento keeps your refills on track.

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Migraine August 22, 2026

Starting Ubrelvy (Ubrogepant): What Actually Happens

Ubrelvy is what you take when a migraine hits — not a preventive, but a fast-acting oral tablet for acute attacks. Here's how it works, what it costs with the savings card, and what Sorrento handles for you.

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