August 25, 2010

Canadian Prescriptions for Painkillers Harder to Obtain

Filed under: canadian-pharmacies — Tags: canadian-pharmacies, codeine, morphine, online pharmacies, oxycodone, painkiller prescriptions, painkillers, rationed painkillers — Amanda @ 5:28 pm

Due to a growing misuse of prescription pain-killers in Canada, prescriptions for drugs like morphine, codeine, and oxycodone are now “rationed” by Canadian doctors.  Experts have recently created specific guidelines that test patients who ask for painkillers.  Doctors are now more careful about who they prescribe hard painkillers to.

Canada is now thought to be the third-largest opioid consumer per capita in the world.  There was a 50 percent increase of the use of painkiller drugs between 2000 and 2004.  The proper use of opioid painkillers is to be effective in patients with chronic pain (that persists for more than 6 months).  These drugs are very strong and easily addictive, and are even being sold by drug dealers on the street.

The guidelines in the article published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal are meant to help doctors safely prescribe medications to patients who need them, and prevent patients who abuse them from obtaining a prescription.  The goal of the article is to reduce the diversion and addiction problems associated with these heavy painkillers.  When used properly these drugs are good medications and help many people who suffer from long-term pain.    The guidelines include advice on which medications are effective for which types of pain, the recommendation that patients give urine tests to test for the use of painkillers, dosage recommendations that start with low doses and gradually increase to test for effectiveness, signs of possible drug abuse and how to spot prescription fraud, and guidelines for patients who are stopping the use of opioids.

DoctorSolve Healthcare Solutions Inc., a Canadian Internet-based pharmacy intermediary (license #BC X23), offers low cost, long-term prescription drugs. A professionally registered pharmacist fills all Canadian prescriptions. A certified member of the Canadian International Pharmacy Association, DoctorSolve is ranked as one of the best online Canadian pharmacies by PharmacyChecker.com.
For more information on how to order Canada drugs safely and securely call 1-866-732-0305 or visit http://www.doctorsolve.com/ – a trusted and reliable Canadian online pharmacy since 1999.

August 12, 2010

Canadian Pharmacists Recommend Vaccines for Adults

Filed under: canadian-pharmacies,vaccine — Tags: hepatitis immunization, immunization, mmr vaccine, vaccine, varicella vaccine — Nicole @ 4:27 pm

immunization, Of all of my favorite childhood memories, immunizations don’t rank even close to the top of the list. I remember sitting in a doctor’s office at the age of five, bawling my eyes out before the nurse even brought out the needle. For a child, immunizations cause a panicky fear, because they’re unnatural, scary and on top of that, they hurt. However, as adults, it’s important to adhere to a regular vaccine schedule in order to obtain the maximum protection from many preventable diseases, despite the irrational fear that links immunizations to bad childhood memories.

Different adult immunizations protect against various conditions ranging from sexually transmitted infections to diseases that stem from contamination and infection. Canadian healthcare professionals recommend that adults receive an immunization for tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis every ten years. Vaccines for measles, mumps and rubella are usually administered during childhood and may be recommended for adults who have not taken this vaccine and were born after 1970. In the past few years, researchers have developed a vaccine for chickenpox, called varicella, which can be recommended for adults who have not yet had the disease, however this vaccine is not yet recommended for widespread use.

Adults should also consider immunizations in preparation for traveling internationally, as diseases that are not common in the western countries are often more prominent in international areas. Incorporate a visit to your local doctor’s office into your trip planning process, so that your doctor can recommend any vaccines that may specifically protect from conditions that are native to your planned destination.

Workplace conditions may also contribute to an adults’ need for immunization. Those who work in hospitals or other location that allows for exposure to bio-hazardous materials such as blood, saliva and other bodily fluids are recommended to have various immunizations, ranging from hepatitis A and hepatitis B to the swine flu vaccine. Employees who work at workplaces that traffic numerous people day in and out, such as transit centers and airports are additionally recommended to receive all current vaccinations, especially influenza vaccines.

Whether you’ve had a bad experience with vaccinations or not, it’s important to keep up with your immunization schedule to receive the maximum protection available from many different and preventable diseases. For more information about what vaccines you should be taking and when, schedule an appointment with your local doctor in order to evaluate your immunization needs.

DoctorSolve Healthcare Solutions Inc., a Canadian Internet-based pharmacy intermediary (license #BC X23), offers low cost, long-term prescription drugs. A professionally registered pharmacist fills all Canadian prescriptions. A certified member of the Canadian International Pharmacy Association, DoctorSolve is ranked as one of the best online Canadian pharmacies by PharmacyChecker.com.
For more information on how to order Canada drugs safely and securely call 1-866-732-0305 or visit http://www.doctorsolve.com/ – a trusted and reliable Canadian online pharmacy since 1999.

July 19, 2010

Why Americans go to Canadian Pharmacies for Prescription Drugs

Filed under: canadian-pharmacies,prescription drugs — Tags: canadian online pharmacy, canadian pharmacy, canadian prescription, cheap prescription drugs, online pharmacy, prescription drugs — John @ 7:21 pm

Despite being one of the world’s most powerful nations, the United States has the world’s highest drug prices. What’s very disappointing is that the cost of prescription drugs isn’t marginally higher in the United States, they are quite significantly higher.

I understand that research and development is very costly, but at the same time, some of these costs are simply ludicrous. In some ways, it is almost a type of discrimination against the poor. If you can’t afford the cost of prescription drugs, then you might die. That’s the sad truth in many cases.

Perhaps an effective price control system is needed in the United States. As it is now, millions of American citizens are travelling across the border to purchase their prescription medications from Canadian pharmacies or going online to buy these drugs from online pharmacies at a fraction of the cost.

However, pharmaceutical companies have many lobbyists in Washington, DC, to prevent any change that could be damaging to their profits. The pharmaceutical industry spent roughly $855 million, which is more than any other industry, on lobbying activities from 1998 to 2006. If you’re waiting for drug prices to be lowered by any significant margin, I wouldn’t hold your breath. It’ll be one of those, “I’ll believe it when I see it” type of moments. Until then, more and more Americans will search for alternatives, such as Canadian pharmacies.

DoctorSolve Healthcare Solutions Inc., a Canadian Internet-based pharmacy intermediary (license #BC X23), offers low cost, long-term prescription drugs. A professionally registered pharmacist fills all Canadian prescriptions. A certified member of the Canadian International Pharmacy Association, DoctorSolve is ranked as one of the best online Canadian pharmacies by PharmacyChecker.com.
For more information on how to order Canada drugs safely and securely call 1-866-732-0305 or visit http://www.doctorsolve.com/ – a trusted and reliable Canadian online pharmacy since 1999.