It is common for one to associate emotions with color in many areas of our lives. Colors can affect our mood, alter our perception of products, and affect our actions. For instance, it is common to associate the color red with anger, white with tranquility, blue with sadness, and yellow with happiness.. However, people can […]
It is important that safety measures are taken when dealing with prescription medications because they are usually stronger forms of medicines meant to be used very precisely. Furthermore your doctor writes you a very specific prescription which needs to be filled out very accurately in order for you to receive the correct medication. As a […]
Rosuvastatin is an oral drug which is commonly used to lower blood cholesterol levels, commonly classified in a group of drugs called statins. It treats many conditions such as hyperlipidemia, mixed dyslipidemia, and hypertriglyceridemia. Rosuvastatin is available as a generic in many pharmacies, but the brand name version, Crestor, is surprisingly cheaper if purchased online. By purchasing […]
Acetaminophen is contained in over 100 medications that are sold over the counter. It is commonly purchased under the brand name Tylenol, but it can be found in common over-the-counter medication for pain, cough and fever. An acetaminophen overdose usually occurs when adults usually take more than the recommended dose or unintentionally take acetaminophen in […]
Rosuvastatin is available as a generic drug in local pharmacies, but many consumers still tend to purchase the brand name drug, Crestor, at lower prices online. It is important that consumers trust the drugs they are consuming. As a result, third-party independent resources are used to ensure the quality of online pharmacies and their drugs.
When shopping at your local pharmacy there are wide variety of drugs that are intended for curing or treating specific conditions or diseases. Some of these drugs are known as over the counter drugs (OTC); these can be purchased off the shelf in stores and they do not require a doctor’s prescription. On the other […]
By all appearances, Jessica is a normal, healthy twelve year-old girl. She enjoys hanging out with her friends, plays soccer after school, and has started to pay attention to boys. She is well-behaved and nobody would think that she is at risk of abusing prescription drugs. One afternoon, she overhears her parents talking about how […]
When dealing with online pharmacies it is important that consumers consider the safety of the drugs that they are purchasing.
It has become a mandatory practice in Florida that all prescriptions be sent electronically to the pharmacy; those who do not comply are assessed fines. E-prescribing, or electronic prescribing, is a method that minimizes medication errors, reduces prescription theft and decreases the risk of forgery. However, along with the many benefits of electronic prescribing, we […]
Recently, Valeant Pharmaceuticals were lambasted for their malicious business strategies in front of the Senate Special Committee on Aging at a congressional hearing. Their practice may be considered malevolent but it does not change the fact that numerous other pharmaceutical companies participate in the same practices to maximize their profits. What Valeant executives fail to […]
