Gabrielle Julz Richterman, PharmD, MBA, BCGP

Doctors prescribe Emgality for migraine and episodic cluster headaches. You take it by injecting it under your skin once per month.

Doctors prescribe isotretinoin oral capsule for a certain type of severe acne called nodular acne. You take it by mouth two times per day.

Doctors prescribe Linzess for certain types of constipation in adults and some children. You take it by mouth once per day.

Doctors prescribe Dulera for asthma in adults and some children. You inhale it twice per day.

Doctors prescribe Zolgensma for children younger than 2 years of age with spinal muscular atrophy caused by changes in the SMN1 gene. Your child will receive it once as an infusion into their vein.

Doctors prescribe Jublia for certain types of fungal infections of the toenails. You apply it topically to your toenails and the surrounding skin once per day.

Doctors prescribe Entresto for heart failure. You take it by mouth two times per day.

Doctors prescribe terazosin oral capsule for symptomatic enlarged prostate or high blood pressure. You take it by mouth once per day.

Doctors prescribe Januvia for type 2 diabetes. You take it by mouth once per day.

Doctors prescribe eletriptan oral tablet for migraine. You take it by mouth once as needed when a migraine episode happens.

Doctors prescribe Qsymia for long-term weight management in adults and certain children. You take it by mouth once per day.

Doctors prescribe orlistat oral capsule for weight loss and weight management. You take it by mouth three times daily.