Why are some drugs called different names in different countries? Is it the same drug but a different name or is it a different drug? Are the drug companies deliberately trying to confuse us? Here’s a brief explanation from Saul.
You hear a lot about Diabetes because so many Americans suffer from it, 29.1 million to be exact. That’s a huge amount of Diabetes patients to treat! Here’s an explanation on what Diabetes is, how it affects your body and
Did you know that in 2014 insurance companies across the US dropped more than 50 prescriptions medications from the list of covered drugs? Were your meds on the list? This was instated by Express Scripts and Caremark, companies that deals
Diabetes is a disease affecting over 29.1 Million Americans – approximately 9.3% of the population in America. This is according to the American diabetes Association Statistics report from June 2014. Did you know that Diabetes is the 7th leading cause
An opinion piece on breast cancer by Sara Flack I came across this article for breast cancer awareness month and had to share it. The article is based on a true story from a breast cancer survivor called Leah Nurik.
All women should check their own breasts once a month for signs of change in breast tissue. These changes can be hormonal but they can also be associated with breast disorders or more importantly, breast cancer. From the age of
Breast cancer awareness month has hit it off with a massive pink spread across the world and it’s doing a tremendous amount of work to support those suffering from the disease. There are millions of $$$’s being pledged worldwide, for
An opinion piece on medical marijuana vs. opioid pain killers – by Zachary Goldberg Opioid addiction is a serious problem and despite the DEA’s best efforts it’s only going to get worse. The current restrictions are helping reduce the amount
Buying prescription medication online from abroad is also referred to as “personal importation”. Do you know the laws of personal importation when it comes to prescription medication and controlled substances? The Controlled Substances Act is the basis of all
Wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing and tightness in the chest. These are all common Asthma symptoms. Asthma is an illness that affects millions of children worldwide and, in many cases, it can carry through to adulthood. Adults can also develop
What makes people comply with Dr.’s orders? Prescription medication compliance can mean the difference between full recovery and reoccurring illness. How many times have you been prescribed antibiotics (for example) and have not completed the full course of treatment? When
The cost of specialty meds in the US is unaffordable for many Americans but what would you do if you couldn’t afford your meds? That’s right, you’d look to buy online and import to the USA for personal use. It’s
You are not allowed to import medications for personal use. It’s illegal. But if you do it and have a prescription for it then the FDA are likely to ignore it and its OK. Slightly confusing isn’t it?! so what
With millions of Americans taking to the internet to buy medication from abroad, it’s obvious that America faces a huge dilemma when it comes to supplying prescription medications to its citizens. Americans pay far more for their drugs than many
When planning to pack for your summer holiday there are always things that get pushed off until the last minute or forgotten about entirely. Don’t let your medical needs be the last thing on your packing list! Get organized in
A simple guide to understanding migraines and how to cope with them…
When you take out health insurance you assume that it will save you money. In most respects it does, especially if serious illness prevails or there are numerous trips to the emergency room. However, when it comes to medication the
It’s widely recognized that the US citizens have the highest healthcare costs in the world. Have you ever wondered why Americans spend so much more? The majority cost revolves around inpatient and outpatient care sectors but can you guess what
Paying too much for type 2 Diabetes medication costs? If you’re not shopping online the we bet you are! Take a look at these shocking price comparisons, and that’s after comparing to GoodRX prices with coupons…
Do you suffer from depression or anxiety? Are you considering taking antidepressants? Here are the top 5 prescribed antidepressants, how they work and their side effects….
