Name that drug! The science behind drug names
Businesses that market products of any kind to the general public are keenly aware that getting the right brand name can be a make-or-break step on the road to success. There’s the old story of one of the most famous marketing disasters in the automotive industry – the Ford Edsel. Until the mid-fifties, Ford was […] News coming out of November’s Obesity Week
The opening week of November saw a flood of news regarding progress that has been made in the fight against obesity. Some of the discussions concerned social and economic changes that the gathering of specialists in this area is calling for, and many more items dealt with progress that has been made, and is now […] Compare Online Pharmacies: How much do you save?
When you compare online pharmacy prices, how much do you really save on IsraelPharm? We compared our 10 bestselling medications against the competition to see. We took it one step further and polled a selection of our customers to see how much they actually saved on medications they buying from IsraelPharm. And the results were […] Top TEN Most Prescribed Drugs in 2017
Top TEN Most Prescribed Drugs in 2017 Prescription drug usage is on the rise in the United States, partially due to the Affordable Care Act which has made it possible for people to be covered under their insurance plans for prescription drugs. Additionally, there are many essential drugs that are free for seniors meeting specific […] What No One Tells you About Driving and Prescription Drugs
What No One Tells you About Driving and Prescription Drugs It’s common knowledge that driving while under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs is against the law and poses a safety concern, but did you know that certain legal, prescription or over-the-counter medications may also make it illegal to drive? Driving is a complex […] Israel and the Opioid Crisis
Israel and the Opioid Crisis Opioids are a class of drugs which are heavily prescribed for chronic pain such as fentanyl and pain relievers like codeine, morphine, oxycodone and hydocodone. The illegal drug heroin also falls into this class of drugs. Now being referred to in the US as the Opioid Epidemic, the drugs are […] Alcohol and Medicine: Before You Take That Next Drink, Read This
Before You Take That Next Drink, Read This You’ve heard all the warnings. Don’t mix prescription drugs with alcohol. Or at least check with your doctor first. Maybe you’re one of those who listen. But if you’re not, you should know the danger is real. Read on to understand the real issues behind mixing medicine […] What You Need to Know About Alzheimer’s But Were Afraid to Ask
In honor of World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, IsraelPharm, your online pharmacy, is joining the global conversation about Alzheimer’s. Although the impact of World Alzheimer’s Month is growing, two out of every three people worldwide still believe there is little to no understanding of dementia in their country. World Alzheimer’s Day is September 21 every year […] Top prescription drugs of 2016
Here is a list of the top ten prescription drugs in the US in 2016. The results might surprise you. 10. Norvasc (amlodipine) – treats high blood pressure Norvasc, a calcium channel blocker, widens blood vessels allowing for better blood flow. It is generally used to treat chest pain and high blood pressure. Having lower […] Israel & Medical Cannabis
Medical cannabis approval is spreading throughout states in the US and it’s having a big impact on the rate of prescription drug abuse, overdoses and deaths. Surprised? You might think we would be surprised or even outraged but we’re not. Being pharmacists who believe in the powers of prescription medication you would presume we are […] 
