The signing of the 2018 Farm Bill by Trump in December last year paved the way for a more widespread (yet still restricted) cultivation of hemp and a more regulated cannabidiol (CBD) market. And that market is currently booming, with a forecasted revenue of over 22 million by 2022. But there is still a lot […]
Worshipping The Wine (or Beer) God or Godess
For many Americans, alcohol is a big part of their life. No matter the occasion, from weddings to birthday parties, family gatherings to date nights, most assume alcohol will be available. In fact, more than 50% of people say they would enjoy a major event less if alcohol was prohibited. But at what point does […]
No Easy Fix To The Opioid Crisis
Despite numerous law changes and restrictions on prescribing, the number of people dying from opioid-related drug overdoses continues to increase. Today, and every day after this one, 130 Americans on average will die from taking an opioid. But can anything more be done about reversing these shocking statistics? Yes, it could, but will it? Current […]
2018: The Year for Blockbusters.
If there is one thing 2018 should be remembered for, it should be as the year of blockbuster drugs. At least 12 new game changers hit the market, with combined forecasted earnings exceeding 20 billion by 2022. These include drugs representing new advances in diabetes and HIV and at least six fill gaps in the […]
How do I get my doctor to listen to me?
Doctors are busy, we all know that. But what happens when you go to a doctor about something that is bothering you but leave feeling like you haven’t been heard properly or the doctor has completely dismissed your concerns? Surveys have shown that most people don’t have a problem with their doctor’s actual care, but […]
Beware the online pharmacy in sheep’s clothing
Buying medicines online is very tempting. Shopping from the safety of your couch in your living room seems like a great way to save time and money, particularly when these drugs are just soooooooo much cheaper than what your local drug store can offer.But the old saying “If it seems too good to be true, […]
Saturday, April 28, 2018 is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
When was the last time you cleaned out unused and expired drugs from your medicine cabinet? It’s time to dispose of these unneeded — and possibly dangerous — medications that lurk around your house. On Saturday, April 28, 2018, from 10AM to 2PM local time, communities will join law enforcement for the 15th National Prescription […]
Drugs.com Receives eHealthcare Leadership Silver Award
We are proud to announce that Drugs.com has been awarded a Silver Award for “Best Consumer General Health Site” in the 2017 eHealthcare Leadership Awards. Jane Weber Brubaker, chair of the eHealthcare Leadership Awards, notes that “Winners range from small and large healthcare provider organizations, to business-to-business and medical device companies, but they share these […]
Drugs.com Recognized as ‘Health Information Website Brand of the Year’ in 2017 Harris Poll EquiTrend® Study
The team at Drugs.com is humbled and heartened to have been recognized as the ‘Health Information Website Brand of the Year‘ in the 2017 Harris Poll EquiTrend Study. The annual Harris Poll EquiTrend® Study measures and compares a brand’s health over time and against key competitors. Other categories measured include travel, financial, automotive and entertainment. […]
Drugs.com the First Major Consumer Health Publisher to Implement Full HTTPS Encryption
Drugs.com is pleased to announce the introduction of full HTTPS encryption for all web site visitors. With this significant and important change, nearly 70 million monthly visitors will have access to critical health and medicine information in a safe, secure and private environment. Why HTTPS Encryption? Almost everything you do on the Internet leaves a digital […]
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