Choosing a drug report
Downloading one of our drug reports is easy. So is reading one, either online or printed out. We urge you to print so you can show and discuss them with your doctor.
Our reports don't stint on the details you need, they are written for you, the consumer.
The reports are in what is called "PDF" format. You'll need the software to open them on your computer and to print them out. This software can be easily downloaded by clicking here.
Our reports compare prescription drugs by category—that is, drugs in the same class that are used to treat a specific condition or illness, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, allergies, coronary-artery disease, heartburn, or depression. They combine an expert review of the scientific evidence with pricing information.
Note that you can download summaries of our reports, too. These handy 2-page summaries are available in English and Spanish. Our newest reports may not yet have a 2-page summary since there is usually a lag between the posting of a full report and our preparation of the summary.
You can choose a drug report by clicking on the titles below.
Published Drug Reports
Upcoming Drug Reports
Our reports don't stint on the details you need, they are written for you, the consumer.
The reports are in what is called "PDF" format. You'll need the software to open them on your computer and to print them out. This software can be easily downloaded by clicking here.
Our reports compare prescription drugs by category—that is, drugs in the same class that are used to treat a specific condition or illness, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, allergies, coronary-artery disease, heartburn, or depression. They combine an expert review of the scientific evidence with pricing information.
Note that you can download summaries of our reports, too. These handy 2-page summaries are available in English and Spanish. Our newest reports may not yet have a 2-page summary since there is usually a lag between the posting of a full report and our preparation of the summary.
You can choose a drug report by clicking on the titles below.
Published Drug Reports
Menopause - Hormones - Updated!
Sleeping Pills for Insomnia - Updated!
Treating Chronic Pain – the Opioids
Treating Bipolar Disorder, Nerve Pain and Fibromyalgia – the Anticonvulsants
Treating Type 2 diabetes – the Oral Diabetes Drugs
Treating Heart Disease, Heart Attack, and Stroke – Antiplatelets
High Cholesterol, Heart Disease – the Statins
Drugs for Heartburn, Acid Reflux Disease – the PPIs
Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder
Overactive Bladder
Asthma and Lung Disease – Inhaled Steroids
Alzheimer’s Disease Drugs
Migraine Headache Drugs – the Triptans
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Drugs
Allergies, Hay Fever, and Hives – Antihistamines
Angina, High Blood Pressure – Calcium Channel Blockers
Osteoarthritis, Pain – the NSAIDs
High Blood Pressure, Heart Failure – the ACE Inhibitors
Heart Disease and High Blood Pressure – Beta-Blockers
Antidepressants
Sleeping Pills for Insomnia - Updated!
Treating Chronic Pain – the Opioids
Treating Bipolar Disorder, Nerve Pain and Fibromyalgia – the Anticonvulsants
Treating Type 2 diabetes – the Oral Diabetes Drugs
Treating Heart Disease, Heart Attack, and Stroke – Antiplatelets
High Cholesterol, Heart Disease – the Statins
Drugs for Heartburn, Acid Reflux Disease – the PPIs
Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder
Overactive Bladder
Asthma and Lung Disease – Inhaled Steroids
Alzheimer’s Disease Drugs
Migraine Headache Drugs – the Triptans
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Drugs
Allergies, Hay Fever, and Hives – Antihistamines
Angina, High Blood Pressure – Calcium Channel Blockers
Osteoarthritis, Pain – the NSAIDs
High Blood Pressure, Heart Failure – the ACE Inhibitors
Heart Disease and High Blood Pressure – Beta-Blockers
Antidepressants
Upcoming Drug Reports
Drugs to treat osteoporosis
Drugs to treat prostate enlargement
Drugs to treat prostate enlargement










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