Round-the-clock pharmacy in the neighbourhood

Round-the-clock pharmacy in the neighbourhood

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...
Pills in a locker

Pills in a locker

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...
Juggling multiple medications

Juggling multiple medications

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...
Know your medicines – get it right!

Know your medicines – get it right!

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...