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September is Children’s Cardiomyopathy Awareness Month. Pediatric cardiomyopathy is the top cause of sudden cardiac arrest in children and resulting heart transplants. Nearly one in every 100,000 children in the United States under the age of 18 is diagnosed with cardiomyopathy. According to the American College of Cardiology, the burden of pediatric heart failure is on the rise in the…

The influenza virus causes a respiratory system infection that can cause significant problems, predominantly in older adults, little ones, and individuals with specific clinical conditions, however pharmacists can be wonderful supporters for flu vaccination. Obtaining a flu shot, although not 100% effective, is the most effective means of protecting against influenza as well as its problems. The CDC suggests annual…

August is Medic Alert Awareness month and in recognition of it we’d like to share the story of Medic Alert’s invention from the Medic Alert foundation. In 1953, while 14-year-old Linda Collins was having fun with her cousins, she cut herself, deeply enough to require stitches. In the emergency clinic, the doctor took the normal course of action and administered…

Do you sleep in the dark or do you keep the lights on? A new study that has been released has shown a startling correlation in older Americans between the light level when we sleep and our long-term healthcare outcomes. These findings can influence your statistical likelihood to be overweight, have hypertension, and have diabetes. In people aged 63 to…

Wholesale drug suppliers purchase medications straight from their makers. The wholesaler then offers those medications to pharmacies, medical practitioners and facilities. Usually pharmaceutical suppliers are particularly certified and controlled by the federal and state federal governments and they make most of their earnings by buying at low prices wholesale amounts and offering to drug stores at a market driven cost,…

After Forty-nine years in the business Apotheca has figured out a few things. One of the most crucial lessons we’ve learned is that for many Hospitals, Urgent Care, Chain Stores, Independent Pharmacies, Pediatric Clinics , Physicians Offices, and Med Spas, and Universities a custom pharmaceutical solution can be a key differentiator. And a huge marketing advantage! But other than the…

It is estimated that migraines are the 3rd most common health problem worldwide, impacting 39 million individuals in the U.S. and one billion worldwide. This incapacitating condition is understood to affect a client’s lifestyle, with a reported 90 percent of victims being not able to work generally while experiencing signs. Compared to clients with episodic migraine, those with persistent migraine…

The 4th of July is a fun time to commemorate with friends and family. Pharmacists can play an essential function in informing households to remain safe and healthy throughout the vacation. Take a look at these 4 Fourth of July health and wellness ideas. Don’t purchase fireworks. The American Academy of Pediatrics stresses that households must not buy fireworks for…

In the Pharmaceutical business, competition is fierce, expenses can be high, (the overhead alone can be devastating) and the marketplace itself is beset with pitfalls. So when a local Pharmaceutical Distributor and Manufacturer is able to not merely survive and grow for almost fifty years, but has been able to expand and grow its operations to cover fifteen states, holding…

In 2022, we’re continuing to see a gradual transition away from ‘Awareness’ events to ‘Acceptance’ events ‘Children’s mental health awareness/acceptance week’ from May 1st-7this no different. There have been several events put on this May to both bring awareness to and foster acceptance of Children’s Mental Health issues. According to the YMHProject, the opportunity here is that “All children have…