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June Canadian
Pharmacy News
News Issue June 2006
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Update: Medicare D Deadline is over
Now that the deadline has passed to sign up for a Medicare
prescription-drug plan, federal officials should eliminate the penalty for
those who didn't do it if they decide to opt in at the next opportunity.
If the program is indeed worthwhile, enrollment should be encouraged, not
discouraged.
Monday, May 15th was the final day that eligible
Americans could register until November 15th, and also marked
the start of late fees. Seniors who sign up during the next registration
process are expected to be hit with a 7- percent lifetime penalty on
annual premiums. That's unnecessary.
Still,
millions of seniors signed up for a benefit rather than endure the
penalty. Many others were so confused by the multitude of plans and their
complicated details they failed to meet the deadline.
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Canadian Online Pharmacies Experiencing Medicare D Rebound Effect
Despite recent
U.S. media spin declaring
anecdotal success of the Medicare Prescription drug program; Canadian
online pharmacies are noticing a very different trend. Beneficiaries are
returning to
Canada in increasing numbers
out of dissatisfaction, after taking a closer look at Medicare
D.
The
six month enrollment period for the new Medicare Part D prescription drug
program is over and still the majority of eligible seniors have not
signed-up voluntarily. However, of those that have begun to experience the
complex and convoluted program, many are questioning whether it delivers
enough savings to offset the hassle and confusion. Consequently, American
seniors are again turning to online Canadian pharmacies like Medisave
(www.Medisave.ca)
to provide maximum savings on their
medications.
The majority of the problems being
reported by seniors relate to certain drugs not being covered by Medicare
plans, having to switch therapies to accommodate formularies and the
complete absence of coverage as patients fall into the donut hole.
Unfortunately, the health of millions of American seniors has become a
political pawn in the game of pre-midterm spin
doctoring.
Often a combined solution of
Canada plus Medicare is the
best choice if future catastrophic coverage is a concern. Although
Canadian drugs are generally more affordable than most Medicare plans,
enrollment does not preclude seniors from receiving the best from both
worlds. A new trend reveals
many beneficiaries are still ordering from
Canada when a drug is not
covered and when they fall into the donut hole.
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Have Fun in the Sun
It's
hard to find anything more refreshing than playing on the beach or taking
a walk in the park. But whether you are water-skiing, swimming, or playing
tennis and golf this summer, even though it is warm and beautiful outside,
it can also be dangerous for your skin if it's not protected
correctly.
Some
rays of the sun, such as ultra-violet and infrared radiations, cause
harmful effects to the body by altering the epidermis and dermal layer of
the skin. When directly exposed to the skin, these harmful rays can cause
severe damage, accounting for nearly 700,000 cases of skin cancer per
year. So for you sun lovers it's important to be aware of the health risks
of not protecting your skin.
Wrinkles, a blotchy complexion, leathery skin, and skin
cancer are only a few of the dangers of getting too much
sun.
Sunscreens can be used as all-over skin protection or can
spot-protect sun-sensitive areas such as the ears, nose, scalp, and
cheeks. They can be excellent moisturizers for all skin types and help to
promote healing of dry skin.
Sunscreen should be liberally applied to all exposed skin
surfaces and reapplied periodically, particularly after swimming or in
periods of heavy perspiration.
Apply it fifteen minutes before going out in the sun. Always limit
your sun exposure during the hottest hours of the day, particularly
between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. And don't forget to drink the eight glasses of
water a day! And the hat!
Sunscreen now comes in more varieties
than ever, and several factors should be considered to select a product
that will give you the best protection:
* The combined ingredients should block both UVA and UVB: the two most damaging forms
of UV radiation.
* The SPF,
or skin protection factor, lets you gauge how long the lotion can
protect your skin from UVB rays only, because a standardized measurement
system for UVA radiation hasn't been applied yet. An SPF of 15 blocks
out about 93 percent of UVB, while an SPF of 30 blocks out approximately
97 percent.
Medisave Canadian Pharmacy offers
Anthelios
Sunscreen by La Roche Posay which ensures an extreme protection on the
whole UVB/UVA spectrum. Also available is L'Oreal's
Ombrelle
Sunscreen as well as a line of products recognized to offer broad
spectrum protection against UVA/UVB rays.
Remember that sunscreens are just part
of the sun protective system you should practice.
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Your Comments
"Thank
you for your informative newsletter and the service you provided us here
in the
U.S. We tried the Medicare D
program for two months and that was all we could handle of the confusion
and errors in the program and disenrolled. We do get a couple of
prescriptions through
Liberty here in the states also, but
thank you so much for your courtesy and service."
JM
& TM
"Thank
you for your good product and very good price. I will continue to do
business with you. Thanks again."
DM
"Your customer service is
absolutely great.and I should know, I'm in customer service.
Thanks!"
JH
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Medisave Customer Feedback
Your
suggestions do not go unheard. We would love to hear your comments on this
issue of the newsletter plus if you have any additional feedback or
suggestions in regards to our service or for upcoming newsletters - email
us at: CustomerService@Medisave.ca.
Let us know what else we can do for you or simply share your experiences
and feedback. Thank you.
Medisave.ca
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Cliveden Ave
Delta ,
British Columbia
Canada V3M 6K2
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