My Pharmacy Bermuda

We are pleased to have won our court challenge against the government.

This case was not about challenging pharmacy inspections. It was about inspector Elizabeth Harrington and colleagues who made up rules as they went along and operated under unchecked, unquestioned, unauthorized powers.

For nearly 3 years we have complained about this behavior. Any time we complained about her actions to the Chief Medical Officer and the CEO of the Health Council, responsibility was deflected and accountability absent.

Instead, we were served with Notices or formal communications from the ministry in what we believe to be a pattern of retaliation.

When we questioned the failure of the inspector to present credentials to conduct an inspection, rather than go get them she insisted she did not need them and that she had to come in. Later we found ourselves removed from the Register of Pharmacies with no notice or due process. Similarly our suppliers were told we are "non-compliant", damaging relationships and obstructing us from being able to do business with them.

When that was challenged they introduced a new "has a valid certificate of inspection" column, adding us back to the list with a "no" in this column. They also added old pharmacies closed for nearly a decade back to the list with "no" in their columns, even though they weren't on recent lists.

We challenged this, the legal basis for annual surprise inspections alongside inspection certificates.

Ultimately the court agreed that the Minister, the Chief Medical Officer and most importantly, Pharmacy Inspector Elisabeth Harrington, operated outside of the powers afforded to them by the law.

Our court case is a small win in highlighting some of the challenges and obstructions we face as a small business pushing to lower medication costs in Bermuda.

My Pharmacy wins case against Government An independent family-owned pharmacy suffered financial losses and was unable to supply critical medicines after being listed wrongfully as not being registered, a court was told. The Supreme Court al...

Dear Customers,
We hope everybody made it through the storm safe.
My Pharmacy will reopen today (Friday the 23rd) after the storm at 1.30pm till 5.30pm.
Please let us know if we can help.
My Pharmacy Team

The home antigen test is in stock!

Dear customers, though there is some confusion, we anticipate our opening hours will remain the same during the stay at home period

8:30am to 5:30 pm Monday to Friday. We also deliver

Last name restrictions only appear to apply to grocery stores and gas stations so we will continue to serve anyone in need of medication unless otherwise directed.

Dear Customers,

We will remain open during the stay at home period and continue offering delivery for those who need it.

We will update on our opening hours as soon there is clarity around what is permitted as at the moment it sounds like we cannot open until 11am.

My Pharmacy

WE ARE OPEN BETWEEN THE HOLIDAYS!

Dear Patients,
We will reopen for business tomorrow (Tuesday the 15th)
at 12pm.

Happy Cupmatch to my beloved patients!

We are closed for the holiday but if you have an emergency medication need, let us know via FB message or on the website and we can try to accommodate and help you out.

We have digital thermometers!

With the island in short supply and having many of our customers inquire we've searched extensively to find thermometers to help satisfy the demand.

Get yours now while we have them in stock.

We have in stock Vitamin C 1000mg tablets with rosehip, Vitamin C 1000mg+ zink immune booster effervescent tabkets, Black Elderberry capsules and gummies, Zink tablets, Vitamin D 5000 IU gelcaps!

My Pharmacy will be closed for walk-ins on Good Friday and Easter weekend.

We remain open to delivering critical prescription needs in order to serve our customers during the Shelter In Place restrictions over the weekend.

Please message us on facebook or email us at [email protected] with any requests and we will respond with our availability.

Today we delivered to a sight challenged individual.

It really highlighted some of the difficulties that some Bermudians have not only in getting their medications but also in taking them.

We took the time to explain each medication and how to organize and take them, recognizing that simply being able to read instruction labels is a luxury that most of us take for granted.

This is an example of why we've offered delivery since we opened in November. It's not a cheap corona virus gimmick that will disappear once it passes. There are real people who need this kind of assistance.

While trying to practice social distancing and self isolating, take some time to also consider that some deal with great challenges every day, corona virus or not.

Stay active while in self-quarantine

http://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/health-emergencies/coronavirus-covid-19/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-technical-guidance/stay-physically-active-during-self-quarantine

Stay active while in self-quarantine

http://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/health-emergencies/coronavirus-covid-19/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-technical-guidance/stay-physically-active-during-self-quarantine

www.euro.who.int

Dear Patients,
This article and other guidelines that have come to light suggest that NSAIDs like ibuprofen (Cuprofen, Advil), naproxen (Aleve), diclofenac, aspirin etc may aggravate the effects of Corona Virus.
The preferred medication for aches and pain and fever is paracetamol/ acetaminophen. (Tylenol, Panadol).
Please read the article and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to message me.

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In light of the current situation regarding the corona virus, My Pharmacy at Charities House is introducing a drive through pickup service to complement our free home delivery service to reduce customer risks associated with waiting and interacting with other customers.

Dear Patients,

In light of the current situation regarding the corona virus, My Pharmacy at Charities House is introducing a drive through pickup service to complement our free home delivery service to reduce customer risks associated with waiting and interacting with other customers.

How it works:
1. Call My Pharmacy between 8.30- 5.30 on weekdays at 261-2000 or order your prescription via email at [email protected] (with your name, date of birth, name of your medications and your telephone number)
2. Allow for 24hrs to the pharmacist to obtain your prescriptions and prepare your medications.
3. The Pharmacist will call you and confirm pick up time, answer any questions about your medications and arrange payment.
4. At your agreed pick up time you can call 261-2000 when you are outside the pharmacy at the back of the building to have the pharmacist bring you your medications to you in your car.

Here’s What You Actually Need To Buy To Prepare For Coronavirus Vulnerable populations and those who want to be prepared should focus on typical flu supplies, according to experts.

Medistus® Antivirus
Medistus® Antivirus is a lozenge that contains Kistosyn® 100 extract - that creates a physical barrier over the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat.
This barrier can make it difficult for viruses and bacteria to attach.

Medistus® Antivirus contains a polyphenol-rich combination of herbal extracts, Kistosyn® 100 extract and gum arabic. Medistus® Antivirus is a medical device product. Efficacy and safety have been tested according to the European Medical Device Directive (93/42/EEC).

The Technique
Medistus® Antivirus is a medical device product with a novel impact. Kistosyn® 100 extract contains polyphenols and forms a protective film over the mouth and throat mucous membranes. This protective barrier leads to a physical (mechanical) barrier against viruses and bacteria which prevents their pe*******on into body cells and their further propagation. In addition, cough and dry cough is alleviated by the drug gum arabic. Due to this physical effect resistance development is not possible.

Areas of Applications
- Acts as a protective film

- Forms a natural barrier

- Assists preventively and at the first sign of infection

- Alleviates cough and dry cough

When, how often and how long shall Medistus® Antivirus be applied?
- For protection at increased risk of airways infection of viral and bacterial origin.

- Even at the first signs of scratching in the throat.

- Adults: Dissolve a lozenge slowly in the mouth 3 to 6 times a day.

Sustainability, content and ingredients
Sustainability Notes and information concerning the shelf life of the medical device Medistus® Antivirus lozenges shall be used up until the „best before” date marked on the box.

Form and content
Original packaging with 10 lozenges.

Ingredients
Active ingredients: Kistosyn® 100 extract

Other ingredients: maltitol, sorbitol, purified water, ascorbic acid, citric acid, flavor, vegetable oil, stevia extract, peppermint oil. No preservatives and colorants. Sugar, gluten and lactose free.

In which cases shall Medistus® Antivirus be applied?
- To support by physical means the natural barrier function of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa against viruses and bacteria infecting the respiratory tract.

- For the prevention of infectious and inflammatory airways diseases of viral and bacterial origin by physical (mechanical) barrier formation on the pharyngeal mucosa.

- For the alleviation of cough and dry cough.

- Also applicable at the first signs of scratching in the throat.

Please note

Keep out of reach of small children. Suitable for children older than 6 years. Suitable also for pregnant and breastfeeding women.

Side effects

There are no side effects known.

Counter indications

There are no counter indications known.

Interactions

To avoid interactions, in case of taking medicines orally, please leave a pause of 4 hours between the intakes

Hi, Everyone,

Some good advice on personal hygiene... hand washing ..
From Chris Kresser

"What if there were a simple and zero-cost way to reduce the spread of global diseases like coronavirus by 70 percent?

Turns out there is: proper hand-washing.

In a study published in Risk Analysis, researchers examined how often (and how well) people washed their hands in 10 of the world’s leading airports.

Their findings were alarming:

Only about 20 percent of people in these airports had clean hands (meaning they had washed with soap for about 15 seconds in the last hour).
Only 70 percent of people wash their hands after using the toilet.
Of those who do wash, only half do it correctly—using both water and soap, and washing for at least 15 seconds.
Using epidemiological modeling and data-based simulations, the researchers estimated that raising the rate of people that have clean hands at airports from 20 to 60 percent could reduce the global spread of disease by a whopping 70 percent!

This isn’t a new finding. Both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization have long recommended proper hand-washing as the most effective way of slowing communicable disease progression.

Since I started focusing on more frequent and thorough hand-washing myself a few years ago, I’ve definitely had fewer colds and flus.

So, with this in mind, here are a few tips for ensuring good hand hygiene:

Wash your hands with both soap and water for at least 15 seconds. This is a lot longer than most people do—it’s about the amount of time it takes to sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice.
If you’ve been out and about, get in the habit of washing your hands when you arrive at your destination. If you’re traveling by air, wash your hands after you get through security.
Antibacterial hand sanitizer is not only unnecessary, it’s not recommended because it can disrupt the skin microbiome and, theoretically, contribute to antibiotic resistance. That said, if you don’t have access to soap and water, it’s better to use hand sanitizer than not do anything at all.
I hope this helps to keep you and your loved ones healthier for the remainder of cold and flu season!"

Sharing one of my favourite health coaches' post about Corona virus... just in case there is something we didnt know.....

Everything You Need to Know about Coronavirus, with Dr. Ramzi Asfour With its rapid spread, the coronavirus is a topic that’s on everyone’s minds. In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, I talk with infectious disease specialist Dr. Ramzi Asfour about the coronavirus: what it is and how you can protect yourself against it.

Don't get fooled....

🤔 “Biodegradable” is it really all it claims to be?

We have been meaning to write about this for some time. What does Biodegradable actually mean? Is it a solution? Is it greenwashing? ♻️

What do you think?
What do you know?

❓What are they ❓

Biodegradable plastics are commonly produced with renewable raw materials, micro-organisms, petrochemicals, or combinations of all three.

Biodegradable plastics are plastics that can be decomposed by the action of living organisms, usually microbes, into water, carbon dioxide, and biomass.

⚠️ The Catch ⚠️

However that only happens under specific conditions which according to the UN are not present in the oceans and environment. They need to be processed almost exclusively in industrial composters.

The description is "well-intentioned but wrong," Jacqueline McGlade, chief scientist at the U.N. Environment Program, told The Guardian.

The University of Plymouth buried some “biodegradable” bags in the soil and after three years they were still able to carry shopping!

These biodegradable options currently pose a threat of microplastics leaking into the environment and an entanglement / choking hazard for marine life.

♻️ What to do? ♻️

Just say no to plastic when you can whether it is biodegradable, compostable, made of avocados, made of seaweed, made of unicorn horn or pure magic ✨🌈

If it looks and acts like plastic chances are it will continue to do so in the oceans as well.

Interested to hear your opinions 🙏

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We are devoted to conservation of our environment by encouraging less plastic use. Bring your plastic pill bottle or blister calendar tray back for refill! Similarly bring a wee bag for your medication shopping. Every little step matters and remember: making a big change starts with you and me making little changes.

Come by and pick up a free book on healthy living from our book-swap club (and leave one that you have read and think others would benefit of reading it).

Thank you Sir John for opening our Christmas open-house!

Happy and healthy new year!!!!