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Lloydspharmacy Has Become The First Major Healthcare Brand To Offer Women The ‘Morning After Pill’ In Advance Of Need

The online service is aimed at women who are concerned that they may not be able to access the treatment, also known as Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC), when they need it, such as whilst travelling or during weekends and bank holidays. The new service is also ideal for women who may be anxious about visiting a pharmacy or their local GP for this type of medication.

The service is available through Lloydspharmacy as part of an online partnership between the pharmacy and the Healthcare Commission regulated online health expert DrThom.

“With the emergency pill, time is of the essence,” said Clare Kerr, Head of Clinical Services at Lloydspharmacy, “The treatment is up to 95 per cent effective when taken 24 hours after sex but that reduces to 85 per cent in the following 24 hours and dips to 58 per cent in the next 24 hours.”

“Most women know that the morning after pill can be taken up to three days after sex,” she said, “but our pharmacists tell us that many women are unaware of the fact that effectiveness reduces during that period.”

The Lloydspharmacy online service is explicitly not aimed at women who have just had unprotected sex. They are advised to visit their pharmacist or GP straight away. There is a 72 hour delay in despatching treatments to discourage women from using the service in this way.

The online pharmacy service will not knowingly be made available to patients under the age of 18 and treatments will only be despatched to the person whose name is on the credit or debit card used to make the payment online.

Women must fill in a comprehensive online medical questionnaire which is reviewed by DrThom before treatment can be prescribed and dispensed by post. Women are able to access advice from a DrThom GP using their confidential online patient record.

“Unplanned pregnancy is an issue that can affect all sexually active women, including those in long term relationships,” said Clare Kerr. According to the British Pregnancy Advisory Service, one in three women in the UK will have an abortion by the time they are 45 and about 30 per cent of all pregnancies are unplanned.

“We hope that our new service will go some way to reducing the number of unplanned pregnancies and will help alleviate some of the anxiety women feel after they’ve had unprotected sex or a condom has split,” Claire concluded.

 

About Lloydspharmacy
Lloydspharmacy has around 1700 pharmacies across the UK. These are based predominantly in community and health centre locations. The company employs over 16,000 staff and dispenses over 145 million prescription items annually.

Lloydspharmacy is the trading name of Lloydspharmacy Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Celesio AG based in Stuttgart. Celesio is the leading pharmaceutical distribution company in Europe and is represented in 16 countries. With its three divisions, Celesio Wholesale, Celesio Pharmacies and Celesio Solutions, the group covers the entire scope of pharmaceutical trade and pharmaceutical-related services.

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GlassesUSA Helps Customers During the Economic Crisis

As the economy slips from bad to worse, many Americans put major purchases on the back-burner and hold off on massive investments until a sale arises. As the economy slips from bad to worse, many Americans put major purchases on the back-burner and hold off on massive investments until a sale arises.

Unfortunately, health care has become one of the major investments that Americans do not want to sink their money into. GlassesUSA is aiding people all across the United States during the latest economic crisis by making eyeglasses affordable as vision care has generally be regarded as a luxury – even in times of economic prosperity.

GlassesUSA is hoping to change the world of vision care and eyeglasses by providing customers with “quality eyeglasses at affordable prices” and with the best possible customer service. The cooperative group has turned into an organization committed to philanthropy and education.

It is always reaching out to its customers with new and innovative ways to save money.

Across America, most optical stores mark up their eyeglasses from 300% to 3000%. A pair of eyeglasses that would cost about $15 (US) to make can cost upwards toward $350-$400 (US).

Many chain stores that sell eyeglasses will contest this amount but insiders in the optical industry agree that a 400% mark up is indeed the correct number. Normal markup is 50-75% to cover the costs of the frame, some overhead, and a set percentage for profit. However, designer frames – which are generally the most sought-after – cause a massive jump in cost creating a domino effect that makes no name brands more expensive.

The cost of prescription eyeglasses does not always include the cost of the eye examination. What most Americans do not know is that when you get an eye exam, your eye doctor must – by law – give you a copy of your prescription when you leave the office. GlassesUSA can then fill the prescription online and send you your classes within a weeks time.

Committed to providing customers with discount eyeglasses, GlassesUSA offers discounts to various universities, colleges, military personnel, union members, organization members, and customers who search the internet for deals. They also work in conjunction with the Unionville Lions Club in a partnership that helps preserve sight for those living in impoverished regions of the world. Customers can simply send an old pair of eyeglasses to the Unionville Lions Club – specifying they would like purchase new eyeglasses with GlassesUSA as part of this deal – along with their email address. Once the glasses are received, the customer will receive a discount code good towards their next pair of prescription eyeglasses.

As Americans look for cheaper accessories for their wardrobe, eyeglasses have become aninstant hit for those who do not want prescription frames. Those not wanting to spend $200 (US) on clear-lensed eyeglasses for fashion purposes are turning to the internet andGlassesUSA for help and saving hundreds in the process.

Sunglasses are a popular purchase online as well. Prescription sunglasses can cost around the same as prescription eyeglasses but to add polarized lenses can cost more. GlassesUSA assures its customers that they are getting the best possible deal on sunglasses as they would get on eyeglasses. All sunglasses come with polarized lenses. It is recommended that customers add on the anti-reflective coating to the lenses.

All prescription and non-prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses go through a vigorous “5-stripe” quality assurance process to ensure customers that their glasses have beentested to exceed FDA standards.


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The launch of the health site OmegaLifeLine.com boosts about all the health benefits of omega fatty acids and essential oils.

With consumer trepidation, it is great to see a site so dedicated to exploring the real health benefits of essential fatty acids. History tells us that during a weakening economy many people will suffer from poor eating habits as their buying patterns change.

Families will choose more budget conscious meals which may mean that they will save money in the short run, however if we take a step back and look at the long term picture it could equate to a more significant loss in the future.

As individuals health worsens (the culprit being a poor diet), society can expect to see a greater strain on an already taxed medical system. These individuals put themselves and their families at risk of more serious ailments. Diseases which could drastically reduce or end a families income.

Education is power and Omega Life Line is poised to educate men, women and teens about the necessity of consuming ‘healthy fats’. The modern diet is extremely unbalanced in the ratio of omega 3’s to omega 6’s. And that is a very dangerous and avoidable position for any person to be in.

Creator of the site Samantha Criddle explains, “everyday people are looking for miracle solutions to cure all their problems and sometimes it’s simpler than what they expected. The health benefits of omega oils are tough to ignore”.

What many people don’ t realize is that the body cannot manufacture the essential fatty acids that it requires to maintain proper body health and function. And that’s where people get into trouble. In understanding where to source healthy, nutrient rich omega oils, people can empower themselves and realize a healthier lifestyle.

For more information on omega oils we invite you to visit www.omegalifeline.com.

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Six Men’s Health Products Found Ineffective

The growth on the numbers of men’s health products is alarming. Most of these products are advertised to help men in providing solutions to most dysfunctions faced by millions all over the world. However, numerous products do not deliver what they are supposed to as advertised.

The Men’s Choice, the leading provider of independent reviews on men’s health products, conducted another series of reviews on six different products. From the study, products did not receive much favor from users and were proven ineffective in addressing the need of men.

Some of these products contain natural ingredients believed to help men increase their sexual desire and resolve erectile problems. However, despite the formulation, most of these enhancing products fail to resolve men’s sexual problems including erectile and other dysfunctions. Users of these supplements and medications are providing negative feedbacks about the product for failure to provide the needed enhancement.

The following are the reviews provided by the company:

Enzyte – Enzyte contains all-natural ingredients that researches show could help boost sexual desire and solve other dysfunctions on men. Active ingredients include Korean red ginseng root, Ginkgo biloba, pine bark extract, L-arginine, and horny goat weed extract. These ingredients are commonly found in most male enhancing products sold in the market today.

Korean red ginseng roots are known to enhance sexual endurance and stamina. Enzyte does not contain Yohimbe which is present in other enhancing supplements. Yohimbe is a major component in other supplements that helps resolve male impotency.

Extend – Extend is a male supplement advertised to increase the size of the penis and extend sexual life. Distributed under Nice Price USA, Extend is believed to offer the same effect with Magna RX. The distributor has several lines of male enhancing products including gels and pumps.

The product contains Pygeum Africanum and Pumpkinseed, Epimedium and Oat Straw, Oriental Ginseng, and Cayenne. Similar to other products from other manufacturers, Extend is formulated to include ginseng to help extend sexual life and endurance.

Extenze – Extenze if formulated to enhance blood flow to the penis and provide stronger and long lasting erection on men. It contains Yohimbe that is widely used in most enhancing products to cure impotency and erectile dysfunctions. Other ingredients included in the product are Tribulus Terrestris, Oat Straw, L-Arginine, Saw Palmetto, Catuaba, Aphrodisiacs Muira Puama, Maca. All combined to give men a boost in their sexual functions.

Ezerex – Ezerex is an expensive diet supplement formulated to solve pre-ejaculation problems encountered by most men. It contains ingredients that are proven to enhance sexual desire and provide stronger, firmer, and long lasting erection on men. Ingredients added to the product include Ginger Root, Korean Ginseng, Yohimbe, Cordyceps, Bombyx Mori, Horny Goatweed, Schizandra Berry, Vitamin B3, and Rehamannia Root.

Horny Goatweed (Epimedium) is present in most male enhancing products and is believe to help solve impotency and offer increase in sexual desire.

Maxoderm – Maxoderm is unlike other male enhancements taken orally. Maxoderm is a cream solution applied directly to the penis to provide the desired result. It is recommended to be applied by the sex partner while masturbating for a better result. The product contains Methyl Salicylate, L-Argenine, White Nettle Extract, Catauba Extract, Maca Extract, and Peruvian root.

Several users of this product complained issues with regard to itchiness experienced by their partners during intercourse.

Paravol – Maxoderm is a supplement that helps the body’s production of testosterone and seminal fluid thereby increasing sexual drive and stamina. The increase of testosterone level helps prolong sexual life and counters the effects of natural andropausal period on man. It contains ingredients including: Horney Goat Weed, Avena Sativa, Muira Puama Herb, Stinging Nettle, Tribulus Terrestris, Maca, Long Jack, and Sarsaparilla.

Paravol, though formulated with organic substances is still proven to be ineffective for use by most men who have tried the product. Others continue to claim that they do not feel any result after maintaining the enhancement.

About the Company:
The Men’s Choice is a non-profit organization established to provide unbiased reviews and finding on the increasing numbers of men’s sexual health products that are dominating the market. The company has provided numerous reviews about these products including several harmful effects these products can impart on patients. The company is reachable through their website at http://www.themenschoice.com.

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