The Cost of a Heart Attack

Michael Rea, PharmD — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 16:00:13 +0000

Often times, our clients find their way to us after an expensive trip to the pharmacy. This usually brings about a conversation where patients are looking to cut corners to trim some of the expense off of this sometimes astronomical bill. This search to reduce costs is done out of frustration, so they sometimes need a “pep-talk” to get them back on track. With this next paragraph, you’ll see why compliance to your drug regimen can be so important. It can cost not only your health, but your pocketbook as well.

According to a study done in 2006 by the National Institute of Health, a cardiac event due to Coronary Artery Disease cost between $750,000 and over $1,000,000 depending on severity! That amount of money is enough to bankrupt most individuals in America several times over. But good news, there are ways to keep this cost at a more manageable level.

As any healthcare professional will tell you, diet and exercise are important to maintaining a healthy heart. Sometimes, however, diet and exercise aren’t enough. When that is the case, there are many many options available. If your doctor deems medication to be necessary, it is important to follow their orders. If they prescribe medication that costs more than you can afford (or even just more than you want to pay), our services can help. We specialize in helping people save money and live better every single day.

You can contact one of our Board Certified Pharmacists at pharmacist@rxsavingsllc.com.

Cholesterol Statin Drugs Shown to improve Lung Function in asthma patients

Michael Rea, PharmD — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 18:30:32 +0000

Millions of Americans take daily medication to treat their high cholesterol, and most of those are from a medication class called “statins.” These statin drugs have been shown to reduce cholesterol scores significantly, and keep many people with high cholesterol and heart disease alive. They could also have an additional positive side effect for those patients who also have asthma according to a recent study. The study (which was very small, with just 70 participants) suggests that the statin drugs are responsible for an increase in lung function in those patients with asthma symptoms.

Statins possess anti-inflammatory properties, and have been shown to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Coupled by the fact that a third of all people with asthma also have high cholesterol, it “is extremely attractive and worthy of further study” according to William Busse, MD, chair of the department of medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Keep your eye out for additional, larger studies to be done over the coming years with more conclusive results. Until then, ask your doctor if you think statin therapy may be right for you.

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The Cost of a Heart Attack

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