Are All Pharmacists Created Equally?
In my opinion, Australia has done more for pharmacists that any other country, where certain medications can be dispensed at the pharmacist’s discretion. For example, if a child comes in wheezing and short of breath, an Australian pharmacist can dispense a Ventolin Inhaler for asthma. In Israel, this would be illegal…
Expired Medication? Don’t Flush It!
Drugs are chemical compounds that break down over time, and expiration dates ensure that you use the medication before this breakdown begins. BUT DON’T FLUSH THEM DOWN THE TOILET
Tips to Save On Prescription Medications and Health Costs
In a recent study by the Mayo Clinic, researchers discovered that nearly 70 percent of Americans are on at least one prescription medication, more than half are on at least two, and a whopping 20 percent are on five to seven prescription drugs…
U.S. Gov’t Cracks Down on Online Drugstores
According to the FDA a few questions can help you pick the right online drugstore … read more …
Following Doctor’s Orders More Likely with Longer Prescriptions
The longer your prescription length the better your compliance in taking the medication, and online pharmacies can provide up to 90 days of prescription drugs.
Confusion Abounds with Online Drugstores
On one hand, Maine just passed a law that allows residents to buy prescription drugs online from reputable sources outside of the United States, while on the other hand there are reports that the FDA has shut down illegal online pharmacies that pretend to be legitimate pharmacies.
