Medicines: Affordable and accessible

CEBU, Philippines - Many Filipinos would stop or cut down on their prescribed medication in the course of treatment. The common reason is either a tight budget or they think the condition under treatment is not yet serious. This practice is risky, and can lead to severe consequences.

According to a US-based research, patients get hospitalized for an average of 8 to 12 days longer for not complying with treatment regimen. Aside from the additional costs, brought about by hospitalization, are the complications brought about by the illness itself.

Therefore, patients shall thoroughly adhere to their prescribed medications and strictly follow their doctors' directions. In line with this, Pharex Health Corporation introduces the Pharex Compliance Pouch, to make sure that patients adhere to their treatment regimen by offering a more convenient and affordable way.

"Compliance with prescribed medication helps decrease the risk of hospitalization and the accompanying complications," said Pharex president and CEO Tomas Marcelo Agana III. "Taking accurate and on-time anti-hypertensive drugs, for instance, provides better control of blood pressure and can even reverse the condition or prevent it from getting worse." Pharex is known for offering world-class but affordable products. "Aside from being safe," Agana added, "we ensure that our medicines are affordable and accessible."

The Pharex Compliance Pouch is designed to ensure that patients have the adequate supply of quality medicines until the next payday. This means that patients are able to better budget for their essential medicines and avoid cutting corners where their health is concerned. The medicines come in durable, water-proof and re-sealable foil pouches that keep the contents clean, dry and conveniently available anytime the patient needs it.

Pharex' 15-day Compliance Pouch is available in all leading drugstores. For more information, the contact number is 433-8088 (local 820). (FREEMAN)