Nov
30
Drug Coupon: Zmax
November 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment
$20
Print the online coupon and take it with your prescription to the pharmacy. The coupon will reduce your copay to no more than $20. This means your copay will be $20 (or less if your insurance copay is less than $20).
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Nov
28
Recommendations for Calcium Intake
November 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment
| Infants | Age 0 to 6 months | 210 mg |
| Age 7 months to 1 year | 270 mg | |
| Children | Age 1 to 3 years | 500 mg |
| Age 4 to 8 years | 800 mg | |
| Women | Age 9 to 18 years | 1300 mg |
| Age 19 - 50 years | 1000 mg | |
| Over Age 51 years | 1200 mg | |
| Pregnant Under Age 19 | 1300 mg | |
| Pregnant Age 19 and Over | 1000 mg | |
| Lactating Under Age 19 | 1300 mg | |
| Lactating Age 19 and Over | 1000 mg | |
| Men | Age 9 to 18 years | 1300 mg |
| Age 19 - 50 years | 1000 mg | |
| Over Age 51 years | 1200 mg |
These recommendations were published in 2004 by the National Academy of Sciences. For a complete list of all recommendations from this report, see the following at Dietary Reference Intake .
Nov
27
Hipaa and Your Privacy
November 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Hippa stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It was enacted by Congress in 1996. It establishes regulations for the use and disclosure of an individual’s Protected Health Information (PHI). In health offices and pharmacies, new patients are given information regarding how their PHI is used. Basically, information may be disclosed to another healthcare professional whose care you’re under. However, it cannot be disclosed to another family member if the patient is over 18 years of age. For example, while a spouse may pick up a medication for the wife or husband, he or she cannot pick up the other’s medication records. There is a good reason for this. There have been instances when the husband or wife has obtained the spouse’s medication records without his/her knowing it to use it in a divorce or custody battle. Therefore, the only way it would be allow is that a consent form is filled out by the patient stating that a designated person may pick up his records. Check with your pharmacies on the specific details. Anyone who believes their privacy is not being upheld can file a complaint with the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
Nov
26
Drug Coupon: Twinject
November 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment
$20 Rebate
Print the rebate form onine and send in with either the pharmacy receipt or the UPC bar code from the Twinject box. You can receive up to $20 on your prescription.
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Nov
25
Medicare Part D
November 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Medicare prescription drug coverage, also known as Medicare Part D is insurance that covers both brand-name and generic prescription drugs at participating pharmacies, thus providing protection for people who have very high drug costs or from unexpected prescription drug bills in the future.
Under this plan, an individual will pay a monthly premium, a yearly deductible, and a copayment for the prescription. These costs vary depending on which drug plan is chosen. There are numerous Medicare Part D plans available that differ by the drugs covered which determine the costs of the plan. Not surprisingly, plans that offer more coverage and more drugs will cost more. However, it is best to select the plan that covers most of your current medications and not ALL medications. Several pharmacies offer free reports that will help you sort out the best plans for your medication needs.
For individuals with limited income and resources, and they may qualify for extra help and may have to pay a premium or deductible. You get more information about the extra help by calling Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or by visiting their website at www.socialsecurity.gov.
Everyone with Medicare is eligible Medicare Part D prescription coverage, regardless of income or current health status. Individuals may sign up when they first become eligible for Medicare (three months before the month turning age 65 until three months after turning age 65). Failure to sign up at the appropriate time may result in a premium penalty for late enrollment.
Some important dates to remember are:
- January 1 - coverage begins for individuals who have enrolled
- May 15 - enrollment closes for the current calendar year
- November 15 to December 31 - enrollment opens for the next calendar year
For more information about the Medicare Part D plan, visit www.medicare.gov.
Nov
24
Drug Coupon: Symbicort
November 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Free trial + up to $75 savings limit on each refill
Join the “My Measures for Success” program by filling out the online form and they will send you the savings card. You can also request a card by phone by calling 1-877-222-0442.
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Nov
18
Cold versus Hot Compresses
November 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment
When do you use cold compresses versus hot compresses after an injury? Some orthopedic surgeons have provided the following recommendations. Following an injury, they recommend using a cold compress. This process cools the injury and promotes constriction of the vessels which in turn reduces inflammation and swelling of the area. Once the swelling has been reduced, hot compresses is recommended to promote healing by increasing blood flow to bring nutrients to the injured area and prevent infection. Examples of warm compresses include a warm towel or a heating pad. For cold compresses, use a cold towel or and ice pack.
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Nov
10
Drug Coupon: Taclonex
November 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment
$50 savings
Print the rebate form online and fill out. Then send in with your original pharmacy prescription receipt for Taclonex or Taclonex Scalp.
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