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 company profits
Drug prices in the USA are still rising. Why? Why is the US the only country that can’t control their drug prices? There are many theories out there….. here is what we have to say and it’s largely about drug company profits. Before we get started there is a simple truth out there and it […]
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 […]
Medicinal mushrooms analysis
Last week we introduced you to the idea of using mushrooms as a medicinal dietary supplement, just like other vitamin and dietary supplements found in health food stores. At IsraelPharm.com we often get asked about purchasing different dietary supplements alongside the prescription medication being dispensed. While we currently do not advertise the supplements on IsraelPharm.com, […]
Medicinal mushrooms supplements
Medicinal mushrooms supplements are the new super supplement and are making big waves in the nutraceutical market. When you think of mushrooms you might think of delicious cuisine or even illegal drugs. What definitely does not come to mind when you think about mushrooms is their health properties. But think again. Mushrooms are very good for […]
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 […]
New pharmacist & customer service rep!
We have a new customer service representative called Linda and she has some insights to share with you all! First up, Linda is a pharmacist. She was born in Pittsburgh, she attended Temple U. School of Pharmacy and did graduate work at NovaSoutheastern. Linda have been a practicing pharmacist for 38 years and in the past […]
Filling Your Prescription Online
We are online pharmacists and we are aware of the concerns that many people face when ordering prescription medication online, especially if it’s from abroad and for the first time. Here’s a pharmacist’s perspective on filling your prescription online. Filling your prescription online is a confusing landscape to navigate and one that bridges […]
Relvar Ellipta Asthma drug
Some of our top selling prescription drugs relate to the chronic condition of asthma. Asthma is incredibly common and prescription drugs like Ventolin are needed daily, sometimes multiple times every day, to control the ability to breathe well. Ventolin is used to relax the airways so the person experiences less wheezing and shortness of breath. […]
Brintellix
Brintellix is a new drug on IsraelPharm.com. It’s another class of drug that treats depression in adults. There’s a difference between feeling sad and experiencing mild depression and living with MDD (major depressive disorder). Depression hits different people in different ways. While there are many antidepressants available out there not all of them work for […]
