Tag Archives: Generic Medicines
Alternatives to Self-Medication
Self-medication has almost been a common solution to pain or discomfort, especially when it is cheaper and proven by experience. However, this may not be true in every case. At Longwood Pharmacy, prompt service and personal attention create more value. As your pharmacy, we provide safe access and holistic support to medicines and health products, such as … Continue reading
Great Tips to Help You Save Money on Prescription Medication
Getting sick or sustaining injuries does not only bring you pain, discomfort, and a disruption to your daily routine and activities, it also entails a lot of spending when it comes to getting the right medical attention, treatment, therapy, and medication. Some people may even fail to take their medication as prescribed because of the … Continue reading
Why Do Patients Do Not Comply with Their Prescribed Medications?
Every time you visit your doctor, do you take note of the instructions they give to you, specifically their prescription? Doctors prescribe medications to patients for important reasons (i.e. to manage the symptoms of the disease, to prevent the worsening of the disease, etc.) Unfortunately, not all are able to comply with it. Longwood Pharmacy, … Continue reading
5 Reasons Not to Be Afraid of Buying Generic Medicines
What to choose: Tylenol or acetaminophen? Advil or ibuprofen? When it comes to choosing medicines, a lot of people prefer branded over generic. Generic drugs cost significantly lower than branded drugs. This reason alone should be tempting enough for consumers to choose generic drugs, right? But nope. In fact, it makes people even more hesitant … Continue reading
Generic vs Brand-Name Medicines: Which One is for You?
When visiting a pharmacy to get your prescription filled, the pharmacist will ask if you want a generic version of your medication. If you worry about how effective this version can be, talk to the pharmacist. He has knowledge of how effective and safe generics are. What are Generic Medicines? Generic medicines are copies (not … Continue reading