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The Impact of COVID-19 on Central Pharmacies

When you think of what a pharmacy is, you probably think about the local drugstore down the street, or a busy street corner of your favorite pharmacy chain. That’s fine for when it comes to an individual or family that needs to pick up regular prescriptions, but when it comes to the more sophisticated and urgent needs of a hospital system, it’s a whole new ball game.

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The top Biopharma companies in the world

Based on the prescription drug sales in the previous year i.e., 2020, the annual list of top 50 biopharma companies was published by the Pharmaceutical Executive earlier in June. The infographic below lists the top 8 of these biopharma companies and according to it, Roche once again takes a bow with the higher number of Rx Sales and R&D Spend i.e., $47.5 billion and $11.3 billion, respectively.

The companies top seller drugs include MS drug Ocrevus and cancer medication Avastin. In addition, the incredible sales of some newly launched drugs by the company including, Hemlibra for hemophilia, Kadcyla and Perjeta for cancer, and Tecentriq also added to its overall sales.

This is the second consecutive year when Roche topped the ranking, overtaking Pfizer, the previous front-runner. However, Pfizer’s return to the first position is highly expected in 2021 due to its significant role in the pharmaceutical market after the invention of Covid-19 vaccines.

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The Counties With the Highest Opioid Prescription Rates in the U.S

In the late 90's and early 2000's In the late 1990s pharmaceutical companies were pushing opioid pain relievers and reassuring doctors that patients would not become addicted.  With big bonuses for increased sales, prescription numbers rose drastically. This led to many people quickly becoming dependent and addicted to these drugs. Pill mills popped up all over the US and overdose deaths skyrocketed. The CDC states that between 1999 and 2018 close to 450,000 people died from opioid overdoses. 

The Counties With the Highest Opioid Prescription Rates in the U.S #Infographic

The Lethal Doses of 55 Substances

There are certain everyday substances that can be toxic to animals and humans depending on the amount of exposure. Water for example can become toxic in the body if there is too much. There are also other chemicals, pharmaceuticals, toxins, pathogens and animal venoms that can be toxic to humans in very small doses. This measurement of toxicity is known as the median lethal dose. Keep in mind however the LD50, as it is also known as, is not the lethal dose for all subjects. Some may be killed by much less, while others survive doses far higher than the LD50.

The Lethal Doses of 55 Substances #Infographic

 


Moderna Inc has been carrying out a study of a new COVID-19 vaccine candidate that it is testing for being stored and shipped in refrigerators instead of freezers, hence making the vaccine easier to distribute. The company recently administered the first dose of the vaccine to a participant in an early stage of its testing.

 

According to Moderna, this new COVID-19 vaccine would be particularly useful in developing countries where problems with supply chain potentially hinder vaccination drives.

Moderna has Already Started Testing the Next Generation COVID-19 Vaccine

Fenbendazole Powder

Molecular weight: 299.35 g/mol Chemical Appearance - White to grey powder Fenbendazol powder has a negligible solubility in water - 0.9 µg/mL. Melting point of >320° C.

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Medicine purchasing trends in 2020

2020 gave birth to the novel coronavirus and it is still at full swing. The pharmacy and medication industry got a huge boost due to this. People opted to buy pharmaceutical products as part of their daily grocery shopping. 2020 has changed the habits of people buying the medicines.

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Brands Owned by Johnson & Johnson
Do markets really offer consumers an abundance of freedom and choice, or is it just an illusion? With many enormous companies acquiring, creating, and mass producing brands, it can be hard to avoid feeding into just one pocket.

Johnson & Johnson is an American multinational corporation founded in 1886. They develop medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and consumer packaged goods. It is known as one of the world’s most valuable companies. In 2019, their revenue was $82.059 billion with 132,200 employees. They own many brands that one might believe are direct competitors such as Tylenol and Motrin, Neutrogena and Clean & Clear, Rembrandt and Listerine, and Benadryl and Zyrtec. They also own brands that seem natural and family-owned such as Maui Moisture, Ogx, and Zarbee’s. It is important to be an informed consumer and be aware of all the connections, controversies, and players behind the scenes before making choices. Learn more in this infographic from DrugReport.com

Brands Owned by Johnson & Johnson #Infographic

How to Sew a Face Mask at Home

Prevention of coronavirus disease includes regular hand washing, the use of an antiseptic, and the wearing of a medical mask. Of course, you can buy a medical mask at a pharmacy. But the demand for these products is extremely high, so consumers are constantly complaining about the high price or lack of goods in stock. There is a solution: make a mask yourself, using our simple lessons.

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A Tale of Two Thanksgivings: Canadian VS American Thanksgiving Celebrations

Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy food, family and friends. Canada and The United States celebrate this holiday and give thanks, but there are some big differences in the way the neighboring countries commemorate their special day. Find out more in below, and have a Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at Canada Pharmacy Online.

A Tale of Two Thanksgivings: Canadian VS American Thanksgiving Celebrations #infographic

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