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The Different Types of Vaccines

Now that vaccinations against COVID-19 are in full swing in the country, people are becoming more curious about vaccines and their perceived benefits against the coronavirus. Of course, your neighborhood pharmacy is the best place to gain...

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Symptoms of Diabetes and How to Manage It at Home

Diabetes is a silent killer—you wouldn’t know that your blood sugar levels are high unless it’s out of control. Usually, people with diabetes often experience the three Ps: polydipsia (increased thirst), polyuria (frequent urination), and...

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Pharmacists’ Role in Improving Medication Adherence

A patient is considered adherent to their medication if they take at least 80% of their medicines in accordance with the prescribed dosage, time, frequency, and direction of their physician. Non-adherence to medication is rampant among...

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Why Is Medication Compliance So Important?

Medication compliance refers to how closely patients intend to follow a doctor's recommendations in regards to their medication. When they follow instructions for the timing and dosage of all of their prescribed drugs, this is an indication that...

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How Pharmacists Help in Disease State Management?

Nowadays, in our area, our neighborhood pharmacy offers comprehensive disease state management programs to patients for them to be able to prevent or minimize the effects of the disease through the integrated higher level of care that is offered...

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Why Is Vaccine Still Recommended to Adults?

The idea of getting immunized will always entail that it is for a certain age, and usually they’re for the babies and growing children. However, the reality is that immunization is not just for children, they are for adults too. Protection is...

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