Welcome to RxSavings Solutions » cost savings http://www.rx-savings-solutions.com/blog Your Prescription to Save! Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:00:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 The Benefits of Vaccines http://www.rx-savings-solutions.com/blog/2011/01/23/the-benefits-of-vaccines/ http://www.rx-savings-solutions.com/blog/2011/01/23/the-benefits-of-vaccines/#comments Sun, 23 Jan 2011 16:00:39 +0000 Michael Rea, PharmD http://www.rx-savings-solutions.com/blog/?p=465 Continue reading →]]> The British study that recently withdrew their research linking early childhood vaccines with Autism has garnered much press over the past couple of weeks.  It is interesting that despite all of the medical research saying there is no link between the two, many citizens of the world still believe there is.  When celebrities go on television talk shows and promote or endorse this thought, it does much to fuel the fire to place blame on this horrific medical condition.  It is understandable that people want to find a culprit, but placing blame on something that has such great benefits (not to mention medical savings) is not the way to proceed.

Many years back when vaccines were first developed, they were looked upon as a huge medical advancement, and they were just that.  Certainly there were, and will continue to be some problems.  All progress comes with a cost, however, the benefits of vaccines for both young and old are immeasurable in dollars, health, and length of life.  These huge benefits are important points to remember when scrutinizing the shortcomings of vaccines today. Although there is risk in everything we do, we encourage you to defer to the medical experts and get vaccines when warranted.  This is one cost savings opportunity you’ll be glad you didn’t miss out on!

]]> http://www.rx-savings-solutions.com/blog/2011/01/23/the-benefits-of-vaccines/feed/ 2 An Aspirin a day keeps the doctor away? http://www.rx-savings-solutions.com/blog/2009/11/08/an-aspirin-a-day-keeps-the-doctor-away/ http://www.rx-savings-solutions.com/blog/2009/11/08/an-aspirin-a-day-keeps-the-doctor-away/#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:21:50 +0000 Michael Rea, PharmD http://www.rx-savings-solutions.com/blog/?p=48 Continue reading →]]> For many years physicians have encouraged patients to take a low dose (81mg) aspirin to help prevent cardiovascular problems.  But that may all be changing, and some new guidelines may replace the old after a new study in the United Kingdom found evidence suggesting the benefit may not be worth the risk for some groups of people.

Aspirin can thin the blood and help prevent clots, and is generally accepted as safe in small amounts daily.  But there are risks with this over-the-counter medication, including gastrointestinal bleeding, stomach ulcers, and a small risk for bleeding in the brain.  Along with these side effects, the study done in the United Kingdom suggests that diabetic people taking low dose aspirin daily who have never had a cardiac event were just as likely to have an event when compared with patients who were not taking daily aspirin therapy.
As stated on CNN Health, Dr. Steven E. Nissen from the Cleveland Clinic states “If you have had a heart attack, bypass surgery, or a history of coronary artery disease, the benefits of daily aspirin therapy do outweigh the risks.”

Often times when people see the potential negative associations with a medicine, either they are scared off or a productive conversation with a healthcare professional ensues.  The message is not to scare anyone currently taking aspirin, but rather to talk with your doctor or other healthcare professional about its use.  Like any medication, it is a great thing if used correctly.  If, however, its not ruled by your doctor for the benefit to be worth the risk, it might cut down on potential side effects and save you some money in the process!

For more information, click the link below to read the full article on CNN.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/11/04/aspirin.risk.heart.attacks/index.html

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