Clear answers about prescription care in the U.S.
Written in plain language, in English and Portuguese. Educational only; your doctor makes every medical decision.
What is a GLP-1 medication?
A plain-English explanation of GLP-1 medicines like semaglutide, liraglutide and dulaglutide: what they are, what they are approved for, and what to ask your doctor.
Semaglutide vs. tirzepatide: what's the difference?
How semaglutide (Ozempic®, Wegovy®) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro®, Zepbound®) compare: how they work, what they are approved for, and how doctors choose.
How a telehealth prescription works in the U.S.
From the first call to delivery: how online doctor visits, prescriptions and licensed pharmacies work in the United States.
Brand-name vs. compounded medications: what to know
What compounded medicines are, how they differ from FDA-approved brand-name drugs, and what changed for compounded GLP-1s.
Why "research use only" peptides are risky
What "research use only" labels mean, why the FDA has been warning online peptide sellers in 2026, and how to protect yourself.
GLP-1 side effects: what's common and when to call your doctor
Common side effects of GLP-1 medicines and the warning signs that mean you should call your doctor or get emergency care.
How to prepare for your doctor consultation
A simple checklist to get the most out of your telehealth visit: what to have ready and what to ask.
What clinics need to open a professional account
The documents and checks EKO Labs uses to verify clinics and physicians before sharing professional pricing.
What is HSDD, and how is it treated?
Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) explained, including the FDA-approved treatment bremelanotide (Vyleesi®) for premenopausal women.
Getting healthcare in the U.S. as a Brazilian: a practical guide
Practical tips for Brazilians living in the United States: finding doctors, telehealth, pharmacies, language support and red flags.
Tesamorelin (Egrifta®): what to know about HIV-associated abdominal fat
A plain-English guide to tesamorelin (Egrifta®): what it is FDA-approved for, how it works, who should not use it, and what to ask your doctor.
Glossary: GLP-1, peptide and prescription terms explained
Short, plain-English definitions of the words you will hear about GLP-1 medicines, peptides, compounding and telehealth prescriptions.
Insurance vs. cash pay for prescription treatments: how to compare
How to check whether insurance covers a prescription like a GLP-1 medicine, what prior authorization means, and how cash-pay, HSA/FSA and savings programs work.
Seeing a doctor online in Portuguese in the U.S.: how it works
A practical guide for Brazilians and Portuguese speakers in the United States: how telehealth works, language help, why Brazilian prescriptions can't be filled here, and what to bring.
Storing and traveling with GLP-1 medicines: label-based tips
How to store GLP-1 injections like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro® and Zepbound® at home and when you travel: refrigeration, heat, freezing, flights and trips abroad.
How to read a U.S. prescription label: a plain-English guide
What each part of a U.S. pharmacy label means: Rx number, directions, refills, discard date, warning stickers, the Medication Guide and what to ask.
Generic vs brand-name medicines in the U.S.: what is the difference?
What an FDA-approved generic is, why it can look different, how to check the FDA Orange Book, state substitution rules and how generics differ from compounded medicines.
How to get a copy of your medical records in the U.S.
Your HIPAA right to copies of your medical and pharmacy records: who must give them, the 30-day deadline, fees, formats, fixing errors and complaints.
Prior authorization and appeals for prescriptions in the U.S.
What prior authorization and step therapy mean, who sends the request, decision deadlines, and how to appeal a denial with your health plan or Medicare.
Medicare Part D drug plans: open enrollment guide
When to join or change a Medicare drug plan, 2026–2027 Part D costs, the late penalty, Extra Help, the GLP-1 Bridge program and how to compare plans.
How to transfer a prescription to another U.S. pharmacy
How prescription transfers between U.S. pharmacies work: what you need, refills, controlled-substance limits, insurance checks and questions to ask.
How to report a side effect to the FDA (MedWatch)
How to report a side effect or a problem with a medicine to FDA MedWatch: who can report, what counts as serious, what to include and your privacy.
How to dispose of unused medicines and needles safely
How to get rid of expired or unused medicines and used needles in the U.S.: take-back sites, mail-back envelopes, the FDA flush list and sharps.
What a boxed warning on a medicine label means
What an FDA boxed (black box) warning is, what it does and does not mean, the GLP-1 thyroid C-cell tumor warning as an example, and where to read it.
Contraindications vs. warnings on a medicine label
How to read the Contraindications, Warnings and Precautions, Adverse Reactions and Drug Interactions sections of a U.S. drug label, with GLP-1 examples.
How to tell if an online pharmacy is safe
FDA BeSafeRx signs of a safe online pharmacy, warning signs of unsafe websites, telehealth red flags for GLP-1s, and how to check a pharmacy license.
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