Top tips for (traveling with) muscle cramps and pain
Muscle cramps – the uninvited travel companion Stepping outside of a regular movement routine can place unfamiliar strains on muscles. Whether from a sudden increase in walking (on cobble-stoned streets or trekking with a heavy backpack) or long stretches of sitting as you cross the continent by plane or cross the state by car, the […]
Summertime safety tips
As families and friends set out on their long-anticipated summer vacations to reap the benefits of hard work and good weather, it’s important to brush up on some basic summer safety tips to keep pleasure at a maximum and unwanted consequences at a minimum. Embracing the great outdoors: The resurgence of camping vacations among US […]
The number of people infected by RSV is surging this winter
The number of people infected with RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is beginning to alarm healthcare officials. According to Australian Broadcasting Corporation, RSV cases have surged in Australia since the start of winter, with about 70,000 notified so far this year. In some states, close to ten times as many have been reported as at the […]
Your guide to compounded medications
It’s no secret that some, even many, lines of prescribed medication supply have encountered bottlenecks and breakdowns recently. This has led to shortages at the distribution point and caused many pharmacists to disappoint their patients holding the prescriptions unless the pharmacy has facilities to dispense compounded medications. The problem was reported to Congress in May […]
Why IsraelPharm doesn’t sell controlled substance drugs
Drugs that are especially addictive and have a high potential for harm or abuse are often grouped under the banner of ‘controlled substances.’ Being classified as a controlled drug doesn’t mean that it is illegal for a pharmacy to sell it, but rather that there needs to be special care taken in every step of […]
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 […]
What you Need to Know About Heat and Medication
Summer is already arrived for many of us in the Northern Hemisphere and the hottest days are yet to come. In addition to taking anti-viral precautions, there are some important things to keep in mind when it comes to storing and taking prescription and over-the-counter medication on vacations or in hot climates. Here’s what you […]
Introducing Rheunac – an easy way to get n-acetylcysteine (NAC)
Rheunac brings you a bundle of specific health benefits without the need for a prescription. It delivers 200 mg of n-acetyl cysteine (NAC) in an effervescent tablet that can be taken by anyone six years old and older. This article will explain how Rheunac works and the main therapeutic benefits. NAC has been studied extensively […]
Now is the time to get your Prolia from IsraelPharm
If you are currently being treated for osteoporosis with Prolia, the February 2023 issue of the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine contained a study that could cause your healthcare provider to recommend a change to your medication. This article is very complex and is aimed at a professional audience, so we have […]
Phyllotex® for male pattern baldness
Male pattern baldness, also known as androgenetic alopecia (AGA), is a common condition in men that manifests as hair loss and thinning. It is related to both genetics and hormones and typically shows up as a receding hairline or thinning on the crown. While there is no cure for male pattern baldness, some studies have […]
