Medicine Storage Mistakes You Might Be Making (and How to Do It Right) Medicines play a significant role in maintaining our family’s health. Whether it’s vitamins, cold medicine, cough syrup, fever medicine, or maintenance drugs, every Filipino household has a small stock of medicines at home. However, many of us often overlook the importance of […]
VidaCure and OWWA Team Up to Bring Free Healthcare to OFWs and Their Families Overseas Foreign Workers (OFWs) are called “Bagong Bayani” (modern-day heroes) – and for good reason. Their importance goes far beyond the remittances they send home. Here are the vital roles that OFWs play in the country and in their communities: 1.
What to Do When You Miss a Dose of Your Medicine No matter how careful you are, it happens—you forget to take your medicine. Maybe you were rushing in the morning, traveling, or just lost track of time. Missing a dose is common, but what matters most is how you respond after. Knowing what to
Can You Take Different Medicines at the Same Time? What You Need to Know When you’re managing more than one health condition—or even just taking vitamins with your maintenance meds—it’s common to wonder: Is it safe to take all these medicines at the same time? The answer depends on what you’re taking and how your
Over-the-Counter vs. Prescription Drugs: What’s the Difference? For many people, a trip to the pharmacy means choosing between what’s on the shelves and what’s behind the counter. But not all medicines are the same. Some are safe to buy on your own, while others require a doctor’s prescription for your safety. Knowing the difference between
How to Take Maintenance Medicines Safely and Effectively When you’re living with a long-term condition like hypertension, diabetes, or high cholesterol, taking your maintenance medicine isn’t just a daily habit—it’s a critical part of staying healthy. And yet, many patients still skip doses, take their pills at the wrong time, or stop altogether when they
VidaCure Pharmacy is Now PhilHealth GAMOT-accredited Exciting news! VidaCure Pharmacy is now PhilHealth GAMOT-accredited! You can find us on the updated List of Accredited PhilHealth GAMOT Package Providers for CY 2025. This supports our vision in making healthcare abot-kaya for all Filipinos. We all know that for many families, maintenance medicines can really put pressure
6 Reasons Why Self-Medication is Risky to Your Health Self-medication – the act of using drugs or other remedies without professional medical advice – is a prevalent habit of many Filipinos. It’s common to hear people say, “Sayang ang pera sa check-up.” (Getting a check-up is a waste of money.) Instead of visiting the doctor,
VidaCure Pharmacy is Now PhilHealth GAMOT-accredited Exciting news! VidaCure Pharmacy is now PhilHealth GAMOT-accredited! You can find us on the updated List of Accredited PhilHealth GAMOT Package Providers for CY 2025. This supports our vision in making healthcare abot-kaya for all Filipinos. We all know that for many families, maintenance medicines can really put pressure
Common Allergies in the Philippines: Top Triggers Millions of people worldwide experience allergies which is the body’s reaction to a foreign protein, otherwise known as allergens. In a tropical environment like the Philippines, people are prone to allergens such as pet hair, pollen, mold, dust mites, and insect stings. Certain foods, such as peanuts, eggs,
