by Admin | Apr 21, 2022 | Adult, Disease, Drug Management, Healthcare, Lifestyle, Parents, Pharmacy Services
According to recent data collected by Health Canada, seniors represent 17% of the population but are more than 40% of prescription users. The numbers are similar for the United States: people older than 65 represent 12% of the US population but they account for 34% of...
by Admin | Apr 21, 2022 | 24 Hour Online Pharmacy, Adult, Health, Insurance, Lifestyle, Pharmacy, Pharmacy Services
It’s not an uncommon situation: your doctor gives you a prescription and you fill it. You remember your doctor told you the name of the drug you’d be getting, but when you get your medication, the name on the bottle says something else.When you ask, your pharmacist...
by Admin | Apr 21, 2022 | Adult, Drug Management, Healthcare, Help, Insurance, Lifestyle
The Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D) is a voluntary program that officially started on January 1st, 2006 and offers some assistance to U.S. seniors that incur a personal expenses for their prescription medications. Multiple plans are available through...
by Admin | Apr 21, 2022 | Adult, COVID-19, Disease, Drug Management, Health, Healthcare, Side Effects
Remdesivir (Veklury) is an antiviral medication that’s infused into your vein at a healthcare facility. It can treat COVID-19 regardless of whether you’re in the hospital.Remdesivir is generally well-tolerated. But some of its more common side effects are nausea and...
by Admin | Apr 20, 2022 | 24 Hour Online Pharmacy, Adult, Announcement, Drug Management, Pharmacy, Pharmacy Services
Here we look at the most expensive drugs that patients can get at a pharmacy and administer themselves. This list does not include medications that must be administered by a healthcare practitioner. In March, we put together the list of the most expensive drugs...
by Admin | Apr 20, 2022 | Adult, Announcement, COVID-19, Healthcare, Parents
Receiving vaccines is recommended, and should be prioritized by senior citizens, as we age our immune system weakens. Older adults are more likely to have chronic illnesses such as heart disease, lung disease, or liver disease which puts them at an increased risk of...
