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 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. A glass of wine, a beer, or a shot of hard […]
The Truth about Autism and Vaccines
Over the years there have been countless articles and studies on this topic, yet parents around the globe seem to have a hard time filtering through the emotions and finding the hard facts on this subject. Here at IsraelPharm, we have put together the findings from our research in the article below, in suppoisraelprt […]
Treating Thyroid Disease
The thyroid gland controls all the metabolic processes in the body through the hormones it produces. Thyroid disease occurs when either the thyroid gland is either underactive or overactive. Diagnosing and treating Thyroid disease is relatively simple, giving the sufferer of Thyroid disease the opportunity to live a healthy and active life with little side […]
The Epipen Scandal
It’s been all over the news and so it should be! Epipen prices in the US are beyond ridiculous. At IsraelPharm.com you can buy a 2 pack of branded Epipens for only $176, compared to in the US where they can cost upwards of $600. We are not joking! It is the same Epipen product […]
Drug overdose in seniors
In the US, people over 60 years old constitute 30% of all prescription drug takers. This is despite the fact that they only make up 15% of the US population. That’s a lot of medication. The lack of awareness about overdose and side effects contributes to some staggering statistics on drug overdose in seniors, on […]
Drug Take Back Programs
You may have seen your local county advertise about their drug take-back programs where you can dispose safely of unwanted and unused prescription drugs. Take-back programs happen regularly, not just at the end of April each year. Here’s why they do this and why it’s so important to dispose of unused and unwanted medications properly. Failing to […]
Healthy eating for a better life
Let’s face it. When it comes to eating healthy, most of us have a good idea of what we need to do. We all know in an ideal world that we should eat balanced meals of carbs, proteins, and veggies, and moderate our sugar and fat intake. So why is it so hard? So many […]
Local vs. Online Pharmaceuticals
The internet is always a convenient, cheaper alternative to buying consumer products. In recent years, there has been a massive ecommerce boom trumpeting hundreds of website alternatives for any product imaginable that can sell it better than your average convenience store. The downside? With more availability also comes more danger, fraudulence and insecurity. Especially in […]
The Caffeine Drug
Coffee is the natural picker upper. It is the one thing that gets some us through the day, or at least out of bed. Coffee today is so common and seems so harmless that we forget that it is actually a psychoactive drug. What that means is that the caffeine drug is classified in the […]
