July Canadian Pharmacy News
News Issue July 2006

In This Issue: Update: Medicare D Deadline is Over Medicare D Rebound Effect Have Fun in the Sun Your Comments Customer Feedback

Update: Medicare D Deadline is Over Now that the deadline has passed to sign up for a Medicare prescription-drug plan, federal officials should eliminate the penalty for those who didn’t do it if they decide to opt in at the next opportunity. If the program is indeed worthwhile, enrollment should be encouraged, not discouraged. Monday, May 15th was the final day that eligible Americans could register until November 15th, and also marked the start of late fees. Seniors who sign up during the next registration process are expected to be hit with a 7- percent lifetime penalty on annual premiums. That’s unnecessary. Still, millions of seniors signed up for a benefit rather than endure the penalty. Many others were so confused by the multitude of plans and their complicated details they failed to meet the deadline. >>back to top Canadian Online Pharmacies Experiencing Medicare D Rebound Effect Despite recent U.S. media spin declaring anecdotal success of the Medicare Prescription drug program, Canadian online pharmacies are noticing a very different trend. Beneficiaries are returning to Canada in increasing numbers out of dissatisfaction, after taking a closer look at Medicare D. The six month enrollment period for the new Medicare Part D prescription drug program is over and still the majority of eligible seniors have not signed-up voluntarily. However, of those that have begun to experience the complex and convoluted program, many are questioning whether it delivers enough savings to offset the hassle and confusion. Consequently, American seniors are again turning to online Canadian pharmacies like GlobalDrugsDirect (www.GlobalDrugsDirect.com) to provide maximum savings on their medications. The majority of the problems being reported by seniors relate to certain drugs not being covered by Medicare plans, having to switch therapies to accommodate formularies and the complete absence of coverage as patients fall into the donut hole. Unfortunately, the health of millions of American seniors has become a political pawn in the game of pre-midterm spin doctoring. Often a combined solution of Canada plus Medicare is the best choice if future catastrophic coverage is a concern. Although Canadian drugs are generally more affordable than most Medicare plans, enrollment does not preclude seniors from receiving the best from both worlds.  A new trend reveals many beneficiaries are still ordering from Canada when a drug is not covered and when they fall into the donut hole. >>back to top Have Fun in the Sun It’s hard to find anything more refreshing than playing on the beach or taking a walk in the park. But whether you are water-skiing, swimming, or playing tennis and golf this summer, even though it is warm and beautiful outside, it can also be dangerous for your skin if it’s not protected correctly. Some rays of the sun, such as ultra-violet and infrared radiations, cause harmful effects to the body by altering the epidermis and dermal layer of the skin. When directly exposed to the skin, these harmful rays can cause severe damage, accounting for nearly 700,000 cases of skin cancer per year. So for you sun lovers it’s important to be aware of the health risks of not protecting your skin. Wrinkles, a blotchy complexion, leathery skin, and skin cancer are only a few of the dangers of getting too much sun. Sunscreens can be used as all-over skin protection or can spot-protect sun-sensitive areas such as the ears, nose, scalp, and cheeks. They can be excellent moisturizers for all skin types and help to promote healing of dry skin. Sunscreen should be liberally applied to all exposed skin surfaces and reapplied periodically, particularly after swimming or in periods of heavy perspiration.  Apply it fifteen minutes before going out in the sun. Always limit your sun exposure during the hottest hours of the day, particularly between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. And don’t forget to drink the eight glasses of water a day! And the hat! Sunscreen now comes in more varieties than ever, and several factors should be considered to select a product that will give you the best protection: * The combined ingredients should block both UVA and UVB: the two most damaging forms of UV radiation. * The SPF, or skin protection factor, lets you gauge how long the lotion can protect your skin from UVB rays only, because a standardized measurement system for UVA radiation hasn’t been applied yet. An SPF of 15 blocks out about 93 percent of UVB, while an SPF of 30 blocks out approximately 97 percent. GlobalDrugsDirect.com offers Anthelios Sunscreen by La Roche Posay which ensures an extreme protection on the whole UVB/UVA spectrum.  Also available is L’Oreal’s Ombrelle Sunscreen as well as a line of products recognized to offer broad spectrum protection against UVA/UVB rays. Remember that sunscreens are just part of the sun protective system you should practice. >>back to top Your Comments  "Just to let you know, it was a pleasure dealing with your company. The gentleman on the phone was more than helpful. I was really pleased with the service and prices. I have been recommending you to everyone I talk to. Thank you so much." EB   "I am so happy I found your company! It is professional, fast, real and has great service!" KW "Thank you for the great service and the fast shipping!" JG >>back to top GlobalDrugsDirect Customer Feedback We Love Hearing What Our Customers Have To Say!! We would love to hear your comments on this issue of the newsletter plus if you have any additional feedback or suggestions in regards to our service or for upcoming GlobalDrugsDirect.com newsletters please let us know via e-mail at: CustomerService@GlobalDrugsDirect.com.  GlobalDrugsDirect 1364 Cliveden Ave Delta , British Columbia Canada V3M 6K2 Toll Free Tel: 1.866.789.DRUG (1.866.789.3784) Toll Free Fax: 1.866.912.DRUG (1.866.912.3784) Copyright 2005 GlobalDrugsDirect.com. All rights reserved. http://www.GlobalDrugsDirect.com

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