Kimberly JohnsonComparing Retail and Mail Order Pharmacies
Wondering whether to make a switch to mail order for your elder’s medications? Wishing you knew if there was really a difference? Do you like ordering things online? Or, do you prefer the personal touch? Comparing Retail and Mail Order Pharmacies Well, here are some basic tidbits that can help you evaluate which system works best for you and your elders. Sometimes it works best to use both! Comparing Retail and Mail Order Pharmacies Retail Pharmacies Pros – Local store, usually convenient to you and/or your elders Fast turnaround Consultations with pharmacists are easy Many offer compounding (custom Rx blending/preparation) You can
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Jeff DaileyHelping The Elderly Avoid Prescription Drug Problems
According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, there are over 33 million people in the U.S. who care for an aging relative or friend. Caregivers need to be aware that drug errors can happen and may be serious, but often are preventable. Helping The Elderly Avoid Prescription Drug Problems The problem stems largely from the multiple drugs seniors are prescribed and the complex network of physicians and pharmacists caring for them. According to Medco Health Solutions, Inc., the average senior takes nine prescription medications a year. One in four seniors sees four or more different physicians and uses three or more
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Are Pills The Best Way To Take Medication People take medications expecting fast pain relief. If you’re swallowing pills, however, you might have to endure a longer wait. Medications designed to work immediately don’t come in pill form. Take the epipen. Epipens are meant to stem severe allergic reactions, which can progress rapidly. The medication comes in the form of an injection, so someone entering anaphylactic shock can shoot the drug epinephrine directly into their bloodstream, leading to the fastest possible relief. On the other hand, when you take a pill, the medication has to go through your esophagus and
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Buying Drugs Online Safely Consumers have lots of choices for buying prescription drugs these days. But beware – counterfeit drugs are on the rise. You might throw your money away on ineffective drugs, or even worse, you could be harmed by taking drugs that aren’t what they pretend to be. Buying Drugs Online Safely Don’t buy from an online seller that doesn’t require a prescription. It's against the law to sell prescription drugs to people who don’t have prescriptions for them. Reputable online drug sellers verify each prescription they receive before filling the order. Always talk to your doctor before taking any
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More Americans Choosing Generic Drugs Have you ever gone to fill a prescription and the pharmacist asks if you'd like the generic version of the medication, perhaps reminding you that it is at a considerable cost savings over the brand-named drug? Or you're told that your insurance will only cover the generic equivalent of what your doctor has prescribed?More Americans Choosing Generic Drugs The first time this happens, you undoubtedly have many questions: Is there a difference between branded and generic medicines? Will the generic be just as safe and effective? Do insurance companies prefer generics? If you have, you're
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