HV Autism Walk
April 10th, 2011 — Current Events
Cross River Pharmacy in the News
April 8th, 2011 — Pharmacy Practice
A friend of ours, Stewart Feldman of Cross River Pharmacy in Cross River, was recently featured in the local news. The discussion was the dire situation large operations such as pharmacy benefit managers, chain drug stores, and manufacturers are putting small pharmacies in.
Everything he says is very true! Please read to get an understanding of some behind the scenes concerns we independent owners are experiencing!
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Independent Drug Stores Rock!
April 7th, 2011 — Pharmacy Practice
Consumer Reports has surveyed 43,700 readers about their drug stores and the results are not surprising (to us at least!).
Independent drug stores rated highest in customer satisfaction: 94% of those shopping at one were “highly satisfied”. They also reported fewer errors, problems, mix-ups while more services were available and used at independent stores.
Here’s a summary at the Washington Post and the full article.
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Eww – Dust Mites in the Bedroom!
April 5th, 2011 — Allergies
I’ve recently had many people come in and detail allergy symptoms to us: runny nose, cough, post nasal drip, sneezing, etc. Not uncommon nor surprising for this time of the year. These patients include at the end, “it only happens at night.” Interesting.
We were taught that environmental factors affect allergies. Outside stuff like pollen or mold, and indoor stuff like dust or animal dander. The worst, most disgusting offender? Dust mites (pictured above).
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Arizona Toys With Tax For Medicaid Smokers
April 4th, 2011 — Current Events
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It seems the Arizona governor is introducing a fee to charge smokers who receive Medicare or Medicaid. In Arizona, 46% of Medicaid recipients smoke daily. This bill is referred to a “fat tax” as it will target Medicaid recipients who are overweight as well.
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PPI’s may deplete magnesium
March 25th, 2011 — Nutrition
About a dozen or more reports have linked long-term use of proton pump inhibitors to a low level of magnesium in the blood.
Examples of proton pump inhibitors are Nexium, Prilosec, Aciphex, Prevacid, and Dexilant. The effect is considered a “class effect,” meaning all drugs in the family would have the same effect.
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Radiation in Perspective
March 20th, 2011 — Current Events
With the current fear mongering going on in the media these days, we’d like to offer a great graphic to help put this radiation scare into perspective.
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A word on potassium iodide…
March 17th, 2011 — Nutrition
What is Potassium iodide and how is it available?
Potassium iodide is a salt form of iodine and can be used for many reasons:
- supplementation (at low doses)
- as an expectorant (loosens chest congestion)
- before a thyroid procedure
- and to protect against thyroid cancer if exposed to radioactive isotopes of iodine
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Iodine
March 17th, 2011 — Uncategorized
Yes we have Potassium Iodide. And once we run out, we can compound it in our Saugerties store.
More info to come!
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