USA vs Canada vs Israel drug prices

Canada might congratulate themselves on fair and low-cost drug prices but Israel goes further to help their citizens. Check out what happens when you compare Canada vs Israel drug prices. If you think Canada is cheaper than USA then you’ll be shocked at just how much cheaper you can obtain your prescription medications in Israel. […]

Myrbetriq for OAB

Overactive bladder (OAB) can be a very awkward and distressing problem, impacting your life in various ways and preventing you from doing what you enjoy for fear of embarrassment in social situations. We have had many customers ask us about medications for this condition and we are happy to introduce you to Myrbetriq! We now […]

Top prescription drugs of 2016

Here is a list of the top ten prescription drugs in the US in 2016. The results might surprise you. 10. Norvasc (amlodipine) – treats high blood pressure Norvasc, a calcium channel blocker, widens blood vessels allowing for better blood flow. It is generally used to treat chest pain and high blood pressure. Having lower […]

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 […]

The war on advertising drugs

The FDA are concerned about the kind of advertising taking place when it comes to prescription medication and more general over the counter drugs – they should be worried and so should we. Advertising drugs is a serious business. Big Pharma companies spend a fortune on advertising drugs to drive business and they know exactly […]

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 […]

To Take Antidepressants or Not?

Let me tell you a bit about myself. I am 37 years old, married and have 3 young kids with another on the way. I’ll tell you another thing about myself, I take Lexapro, and it’s an antidepressant….. Even though I am not depressed…. And I can manage without it. Do you think I’m crazy? […]

9/11 Memorial in Israel

We wanted to share something with you, something that is not widely known to many Americans (and not all Israeli’s either). In Israel we have a dedicated memorial to the terrorist attack of 9/11. Not only does it stand out poignantly on a hill in the middle of Israel, near Jerusalem, but the base is […]