GleamingRx

07/10/2025

As a Pharmacovigilance professional, I’d like to remind you: your experience with medicines matters — not just for you, but for everyone.

All medicines and vaccines are carefully tested before approval, but no study can uncover every possible side effect. That’s why it’s so important for patients and healthcare providers to report any unexpected effects they notice while using a medication.

💊 Why report?
• Reporting helps us detect rare or serious side effects that might not have been seen in clinical trials.
• It allows regulators and manufacturers to act quickly — updating warnings, changing doses, or even removing unsafe products from the market if needed.
• Your report could protect thousands of others from harm.

✅ What to report?
• Any unusual reaction, even if you’re not sure it’s caused by the drug.
• Side effects from prescription, over-the-counter, herbal, or vaccine products.

📲 How to report?
• Talk to your pharmacist or doctor — they can file a report for you.
• Or report directly to your country’s health authority (e.g., FDA MedWatch in the U.S., Health Canada, MHRA Yellow Card in the U.K.).

Your feedback makes medicines safer for everyone. Together, we can ensure that safety is never compromised.

💙 If in doubt — speak up. Every report counts

07/10/2025

Here are a few quick tips to help you stay on track:

🔷 Know your meds: Always know the names, what they’re for, and how to take them. Don’t hesitate to ask questions — there are no “silly” ones when it comes to your health.

🔷 Stick to your schedule: Taking medicines as prescribed — even when you feel better — helps you get the full benefit and lowers the risk of problems.

🔷 Watch for side effects: If you notice anything unusual — dizziness, rash, stomach upset, etc. — call your pharmacist or provider right away.

🔷 Keep an updated list: Carry a list of all your medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements. Share it at every doctor visit.

🔷 We’re here to help: Your pharmacist is more than someone who fills prescriptions — we’re medication experts and your partners in care. If you have concerns, let’s talk.

💙 Your health is worth it — and so are you

10/23/2023

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Check
Early Detection is Key

Check 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime and everyone should be aware of signs and symptoms
Check Roughly half of all breast cancer cases occur in women with no specific risk factors aside from age and gender

Check Symptoms of breast cancer can include:
■ A breast lump or thickening, often without pain
■ Change in size, shape, or appearance of the breast
■ Dimpling, redness, pitting, or other changes in the skin
■ Change in ni**le appearance or the skin surrounding the ni**le (ar**la)
■ Abnormal or bloody fluid coming from the ni**le

09/21/2023

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06/11/2023

Vaccines save lives

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Cardiovascular health

The weekend is here. But remember to check your salt intake. Here are some easy ways to cut down your salt intake.

06/08/2023

Recommendations in light of the poor air quality from NYP physicians-
All Patients
Limit outdoor activities.
Wear a well-fitting mask when outdoors; N95 and KN95 masks are preferred.
Keep windows and outdoor doors closed as much as possible.
Visit https://www.dec.ny.gov/press/press.html for more information.
Patients With Asthma or Other Respiratory Conditions
Continue or start any controller medications as prescribed by your doctor.
For symptoms of cough, chest tightness, wheezing or shortness of breath, start your rescue medication.
Consider using your rescue medication 15 minutes prior to going outdoors to prevent symptoms.

Current and archived press releases from DEC and the Governor's Office and special resources for reporters.

06/05/2023

Another resource for medication coverage . Medicine assistance tool. Check it out at

PhRMA’s Medicine Assistance Tool (MAT) is a search engine designed to help patients, caregivers and health care providers learn more about the resources available through the various biopharmaceutical industry programs.

05/15/2023

How to measure blood pressure to get accurate reading :

Be seated with feet on the floor, back and arms supported. In addition, have at least 5 minutes of rest without talking.

Threshold for treatment- 130/80 to reduce risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Lifestyle modifications- exercise, adopt dash diet , reduce stress

05/15/2023

Have you checked your blood pressure lately?
What measures can you take to keep it under control - your doctor or pharmacist can help

05/07/2023

Side effects of medication to be aware of

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05/02/2023

Stop smoking

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