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Are You on a Biologic Medication? What You Need To Know About Biosimilar Treatment Options

Using a biologic medication and concerned about cost? You may want to talk with your doctor about switching to a biosimilar. Like generic drugs, biosimilars may save you money and are as safe and effective as the original biologic.

Buying Prescription Glasses or Contact Lenses: Your Rights

Any time your prescriber measures your prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses (an exam that is called a refraction), they must give you a copy of your prescription — whether you ask for it or not — at no extra charge.

How To Get Generic Drugs and Low-Cost Prescriptions

Generic drugs work just as well as brand-name drugs, and they can save you money.

Health Scams

Common Health Scams

People spend billions of dollars a year on products and treatments in the hope of improving their health and fitness. But a lot of that money goes to companies that make fake claims about those products and treatments, cheating people out of their money, their time — even their health.

Spot Health Insurance Scams

Wading through your health insurance options and plans can be complex, overwhelming, and confusing. Dishonest companies and scammers know this and use it to their advantage.

The Truth Behind Weight Loss Ads

Dishonest advertisers make bogus claims about their weight loss products. Learn to spot and avoid bogus health claims.

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Consumer Alert

Sellers of edible cannabis: Stop using packaging that mimics foods popular with kids

Colleen Tressler

July 16, 2024

When sellers of edible cannabis products use packaging that mimics popular kids’ cereals, snacks, and candy, the FTC and FDA take notice — and action. Edible cannabis — like cereal, gummies, cookies, candies, and chips — have cannabis that’s derived from marijuana or hemp. Some of these foods have Delta-8 THC, which is a part of cannabis that causes psychoactive and intoxicating effects. After accidentally eating edibles with THC, many kids have gotten sick and even been hospitalized.

Consumer Alert

Refunds for Benefytt customers who paid for health plans and products

Gema de las Heras

March 18, 2024

Did you pay Benefytt, which also did business as “MyBenefitsKeeper,” for a health plan or product that didn’t deliver the comprehensive insurance coverage the company promised? You might be getting some of your money back.

Consumer Alert

Did you have a LASIK consultation with LasikPlus or Joffe MediCenter? You might be eligible for a refund.

Colleen Tressler

February 20, 2024

Did you visit a LasikPlus or Joffe MediCenter in response to ads that you could get LASIK for less than $300 only to learn that you didn’t qualify for that price? You might be eligible for a settlement payment.

Consumer Alert

If DNA test kits are on your holiday shopping list

Lesley Fair

December 19, 2023

A personalized holiday gift used to mean a shirt with a monogram. But the popularity of at-home DNA test kits suggests that personalized presents have gotten a lot more personal. If genetic test kits are on your shopping list for family or friends – or if you’re buying one for yourself – the FTC has three things to think about first.