Prescription Medication Phone Apps
More and more companies are releasing mobile apps that can help consumers find the cheapest prescription medication. Verizon, working in conjunction with Medco Health Solutions has announced the launch of a mobile phone application that guides smartphone users to the least expensive prescription drugs.
Fri, 05/20/2011 - 05:26
Prescription Medication Rank Second Among Most Abused
Studies show that prescription medication ranked second among the most abused category of all drugs, including street drugs. Marijuana ranks first, followed by prescription drugs and then heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine and other common street drugs. The National Institutes of Health have estimated that almost 20% of people in the U.S.
Thu, 04/21/2011 - 06:38
Tips for Insomnia That Go Beyond Prescription Medication
Prescription Medication News - Transient insomnia affects 30 – 40% of the general population while chronic insomnia affects another 10%.
Wed, 12/29/2010 - 06:21
FDA Rules that Cough Syrups Remain OTC and Not Prescription Medications
Prescription Medications News - The FDA has ruled that over the counter cough medication will remain accessible to all and will not become solely a prescription-only medication in the near future. The decision comes after a panel meeting on Tuesday that discussed growing concerns about cough medication abuse among teenagers.
Wed, 09/15/2010 - 07:43
Reducing Prescription Medication Errors
Unfortunately, fatalaties caused by improper prescription medication use are a reality. The consequence of incorrect administering has resulted in 7,000 deaths per year, in addition to thousands of hospitalizations. Since 1992, the FDA has examined thousands of reports of errors involving prescription drugs, all of which were preventable. The FDA has received over 95,000 reports since 2000.
Mon, 09/13/2010 - 10:56
More and More Rx Drugs Stolen From Pharmacies, Law Enforcement Officials Say
The theft of Rx drugs from pharmacies nationwide is fast becoming a widespread and dangerous crime fueled by drug abuse. While nationwide statistics have yet to be released, reports of armed heists in pharmacies throughout each state reveal the scope of the problem.
Thu, 09/09/2010 - 09:57
Use of Prescription Drugs Sharply Increased in the Last 10 Years, CDC Says
The use of prescription drugs is on the increase, according to the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Mon, 09/06/2010 - 09:49
Ibuprofen Side Effect of Heart Attack Risk Unfounded, Study Shows
Increased risk of heart attack, a long suspected ibuprofen side effect, has been debunked according to a recent study conducted by The University of Aberdeen. The Australian study, led by Professor Arduino Mangoni, examined the pharmacy prescription medication database of 320,000 elderly patients.
Thu, 08/05/2010 - 07:23
Iams Cat Food Prescription Medication Recalled
A popular cat prescription medication may have been contaminated. Cat owners who currently feed their four-legged friends with Iams may want to check whether their cat's is among the questionable batch.
Fri, 07/30/2010 - 05:42
FDA Gives Prescription Medication Amplify The 'OK'
Medtronic's new spinal implant prescription medication, Amplify, was voted favorably for approval by the FDA, despite three abstaining after safety issues were raised.
Thu, 07/29/2010 - 05:28 