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Safe Medication Use with Chronic Kidney Disease

Some medicines can damage your kidneys. Many more are removed by your kidneys. Read more to learn about using medications safely when living with CKD.

Treatments and therapies,

Medicines with kidney considerations,

Proton pump inhibitors,

Pain medicines,

Pain Medicines and Kidney Disease

Using pain medicines with kidney disease comes with risks. Read more to learn what your options are to treat your pain while maximizing your safety.

Treatments and therapies,

Medicines with kidney considerations,

Pain medicines,

FDA Approves Ozempic for Type 2 Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease

This information will help you learn more about kidney health.

Treatments and therapies,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Disease prevention

Statins

Statins help lower heart disease and stroke risk, even without high cholesterol. Discover how they benefit people living with kidney disease.

Treatments and therapies,

How Medicare and Medicaid's 2025 Physician Payment Policy Benefits Kidney Patients

Discover new 2025 policies that benefit kidney patients, including dental coverage, telehealth options, and caregiver training. Learn more about CMS’ ...

Treatments and therapies,

Policy and legislation

SGLT2 inhibitors

SGLT2 inhibitors are medicines that can help improve kidney and heart health for people living with CKD. They can also help people with type 2 diabete...

Treatments and therapies,

Medicines with kidney-protective factors,

SGLT-2 inhibitors

Breaking Down the Benefits and Costs of Kidney-Protective Diabetes Medications

Diabetes medications that protect kidney health can be life-saving. Learn about their benefits, costs, and how to save on your prescriptions.

Treatments and therapies,

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Diabetic kidney disease

Vaccines and Kidney Disease: Stay Protected and Stay Healthy

Vaccines help protect people with CKD from serious complications from diseases. Learn about safety, effectiveness, and addressing concerns with your h...

Treatments and therapies,

Tests and procedures,

Affordable Medications for All: Save Up to 80% with NKF’s BuzzRx® Card

This information will help you learn more about kidney health.

Treatments and therapies,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1 RAs)

GLP-1 RAs help slow CKD and lower heart disease risk for people with type 2 diabetes and/or obesity, but it’s important to weigh risks and benefits.

Treatments and therapies,

Medicines with kidney-protective factors