When they tell you that there is safer therapy than opiates !

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Pharmaciststeve

Increased risk of venous thromboembolism among NSAIDs users, study shows http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/09/140924212035.htm From the article: There is a statistically significant increased risk of venous thromboembolism — a condition which includes deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism — among users of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, a study concludes. NSAIDs are one of the most commonly used medications around […]

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Medication should only be taken as prescribed by your doctor !

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Pharmaciststeve

This is a current CVS Health TV commercial.. about their “programs that encourage people to take their medication… ” About half way thru the 30 second commercial there is a line across the bottom of the screen that says MEDICATION SHOULD ONLY BE TAKEN AS PRESCRIBED BY YOUR DOCTOR So where does those CVS Health […]

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