Tag: medications

Amazon Launches a Subscription Prescription Drug Service

Amazon is adding a prescription drug discount program to its growing health care business. The retail giant said Tuesday that it will launch RxPass, a subscription service for customers who have Prime memberships. Amazon said people will pay $5 a month to fill as many prescriptions as they need from a list of about 50…


Labor Vows to Pip Liberals in Cutting Cost of Medications

The centre-left Australian Labor Party has promised to cut the cost of common medications for Australians slightly more than the Liberal Party will if they are elected to government later in May. Labor will reduce the maximum cost consumers pay for medicines covered under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from $42.50 to $30, a saving…


‘Just in Case’ Packing for a Journey

“Why are you taking medications for two weeks longer than the trip?” my husband asked when I was packing for a recent trip to Italy. “In case there’s a volcano in Iceland,” I replied, because ever since the Eyjafjallajokull volcano sent clouds of ash and dust into the atmosphere — interrupting air travel between Europe…


Mayo Clinic Q and A: Can Medications and Supplements Interact With One Another?

By Cynthia Weiss From Mayo Clinic News Network DEAR MAYO CLINIC: As I have gotten older, doctors have placed me on more medications, such as for blood pressure and cholesterol. Also, as I age, I have chosen to take some supplements that are supposed to improve my memory, reduce cholesterol and prevent cancer. Should I…