Entries from September 2011

The Different Types of Flu Vaccine

This year there are 4 different ways for you to get a flu “shot”. Three of them are injections, the last is a nasal spray.

Always Act Like You Have The Flu

Many infectious diseases are spread in the air from person to person. The flu, cold, and other respiratory illnesses are transmitted through droplets, or tiny bits of water and mucous that we release when we sneeze, cough, or even talk. These droplets can travel as far...

Landmark Compounding Court Decision Issued

You may remember that in early 2009 a compounding pharmacy accidentally overdosed polo horses.  This medication error caused the death of 21 horses. As a result, the pharmacy was visited by many outside agencies.  One was the state board of pharmacy, which is responsible...

NY Epic Update

With the state being broke, NY Epic program, the prescription supplement for senior citizens, is going through massive cutbacks. Starting January 1, 2012, Epic will only help once you reach the donut hole. This is important!  When choosing your Medicare D plan for 2012,...