Medication Blog

COVID-19: Omicron Variant and Beyond

Omicron seems very unlikely to be the final SARS-CoV-2 variation we’ll experience. SARS-CoV-2 is an unusual virus that’s continually mutating and evolving.  We’ve already seen several kinds of notable variants since the start of the pandemic, including Delta, Omicron, Alpha, and Beta. Medical care providers and prescription assistance organizations can help mitigate the virus by ensuring people get the medication they need to...
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Think It Through: Managing the Benefits and Risks of Medicines

According to studies, about 131 million people take one or more prescription drugs regularly. These medications are used to treat sickness and improve health conditions. Some of these drugs are essential for your well-being, so usage is unavoidable. Prescription assistance programs ensure steady access even for people with smaller budgets.

How Can I Get Help Paying for My Prescriptions?

Affording prescribed drugs is a challenge for an average American, especially if they’re on more than one drug at the same time. The prices of prescribed medications are 2.56 times higher here than in other developed countries, causing a countrywide expenditure of $535.3 billion in 2020. Some physicians may suggest prescription assistance programs to handle the prescription costs,...
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Tips to Keep your Prescription Medicine Organized

It might be difficult to keep track of all of your prescriptions if you take a lot of  them. It’s difficult to keep track of all the different prescriptions you are taking, what they are for and how often you’re supposed to take them.

High Blood Pressure–Understanding the Silent Killer

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, almost half the adults in the USA, i.e., 116 million people, have high blood pressure. Of half the population who has it, one-fifth of them aren’t even aware of it. If you understand what you’re dealing with and the risk factors involved, you have a better chance...
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Flu vs. COVID-19: How to Tell the Two Apart

The year 2019 transformed the world completely since it was the beginning of a global pandemic. Unfortunately, COVID-19 has been on a rise and has spread across the world, affecting millions of people. But most of us can’t differentiate between a regular flu and COVID-19 symptoms.

Common Symptoms of Hypertension

Did you know Hypertension is the leading cause of death in the United States? According to statistics, 47% of American adults have hypertension. Hypertension is when the body’s blood pressure level is higher than normal. Moreover, they put individuals at greater risks of cardiac disease and other complications.