What is dispensing fee? Dispensing fee is the fee that a pharmacy charges to fill a prescription medication. If a pharmacy is charging a $10 dispensing fee and you have to fill five prescription medications, it will charge you $50 as a dispensing fee. The…
Studies have shown that birth control pills are 99.7% effective in preventing pregnancy if taken as prescribed. Among the different birth control options available, if you’re thinking of going ahead with birth control pills, it’s paramount to understand the different kinds of pills available, the…
Private healthcare costs are on the rise. In Canada, they are rising by about 10% – 15% a year. And, perhaps not surprisingly, drugs costs make up a large chunk of that expense. For businesses, drug costs account for about 70% of extended premiums. This…
Becoming a caregiver for a loved one is a huge decision. Being able to care for and help family in a time when they need it is a no-brainer for a lot of people. That’s what you do when family needs you. Things start out…
Think about your last trip to the pharmacy… Did you stroll in, hand over your prescription and leave five minutes later? Or, did you show up, drop off your prescription, wander around for a bit, pretend to be interested in some magazines and wait some…
Illness turns our lives upside down. When someone becomes sick with a chronic condition, we suddenly find ourselves coping with things that we never expected to do coping with. Not only can the symptoms of the condition be a lot to manage, but things…
The pharmacy can be time-consuming and managing your medications can be costly. That’s why we designed PocketPills to help you save you time and money. You don’t have to wait in line at the store to fill your prescriptions. You can have your doctor…