by Site Admin | Jun 9, 2022 | Health
The over-the-counter medicine vending machine dispenses more than 60 medicines for mild and common ailments. Homegrown Essentials Pharmacy, a business of HST Medical in Singapore, together with SmartRx and the Jalan Kayu Zone 5 RC, has launched the first...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 30, 2017 | Health
Chronic patients have easy access to their medication without having to join a queue. The Prescription in a Locker Box (PILBOX) was first rolled out at Marine Parade Polyclinic in February 2016, allowing its chronic patients to collect their medication after...
by Eleanor Yap | May 15, 2013 | Ask The Expert
Q: I am having a hard time juggling multiple medications. Can you give me tips on how best to deal with this problem? Multiple medications are common among the elderly as they tend to have more medical conditions. According to a 2012 study done by the...
by Eleanor Yap | Dec 21, 2011 | Health
Local survey indicates seniors not using medicines correctly. Here’s what you need to know. BY: Asst Prof Christine Teng A survey conducted by the Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore showed that about seven in 10 patients aged 50 and above do not use medicines...