The MedPro Minute

Counterfeit Medicine

2012-02-16T09:49:00.000-08:00

Your friends at MedPro Pharmacy are committed to your health as well as keeping you updated on important drug information. Unfortunately, the distribution of counterfeit drugs is on the rise in the U.S. This is very serious, very scary and the FDA has to date contacted 19 medical practices in California, Texas and Chicago warning them about counterfeit drugs. Specifically regarding an unapproved cancer medicine that may include the counterfeit Avastin. The counterfeit version is labeled as Avastin and is an injectable medicine that is administered to patients in clinics, hospitals, and doctors’ offices and the counterfeit version of Avastin does NOT contain the medicine’s active ingredient, bevacizumab. This means that their patients may NOT have received their much needed therapy.

For more information about counterfeit medicine: http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/BuyingUsingMedicineSafely/CounterfeitMedicine/default.htm⁷.

This photo (courtesy of the AP) shows a counterfeit package for the cancer drug Avastin. The maker of Avastin is warning doctors and patients about counterfeit vials of the product distributed in the U.S. Roche's Genentech unit and says the fake products DO NOT contain the key ingredient in Avastin.

When you fill your prescriptions at Medpro Pharmacy, you can be confident that we only purchase our drugs from the most reputable, creditable manufacturers. We sincerely care about your families and will continue to provide you with the highest quality medicine available. Please feel free to contact our Pharmacy with any questions about the latest information on drug recalls.

Refill Online Now!

2012-01-26T09:43:00.000-08:00

In an effort to make life as uncomplicated as possible for our customers, MedPro Pharmacy now offers online refills! It's super simple and most of all, super convenient. Simply click here. Our new website also includes a field to submit a personal note to the Pharmacy staff should you have questions or comments regarding your medication. In addition, you can specify if you will be picking up your prescription or will require delivery (FREE to all Melissa residents) or even mail service (which we are happy to do if needed). We are dedicated to you and your families and implementing this service is just another way we are aiming to streamline things for you and distinguish ourselves as "Your Medicine Professionals." Next time you need a refill, head on over to our website and take advantage of this- be sure to let us know what you think!

MedPro Pharmacy- "Your Medicine Professionals"

Washington, D.C.

2012-01-18T11:03:00.000-08:00

We are proud to announce that Dr. Steve's visit to Washington helped contribute to Congressman Ralph Hall's letter of opposition to the Express Scripts / Medco Merger. The purpose of the Federal Trade Commission is to protect consumers and MedPro Pharmacy will continue to fight for your rights!

Check out the letter that was sent to the FTC:

In other big news, our new website is up, running and fully functional! When needing a refill, simply log onto http://www.medpropharmacy.com/, create an account and submit your request. It will automatically alert us in the Pharmacy that you are ready for us to prepare your medicine. It also has valuable information on compounding, hormone replacement therapy for both men and women, pediatrics and even veterinary needs. Please check it out and let us know what you think!
http://www.medpropharmacy.com/

J.D. Power Recognition

2012-01-07T07:36:00.000-08:00

Don't you hate waiting in line at big box pharmacies? I sure do! At Medpro Pharmacy, we take our job very seriously and love our customers. We know your names, we know your kids and we are determined to get you the medicine you need- when you need it!

Take a look at what J.D. Powers has to say about us-

MedPro Pharmacy is proud to be part of the GNP family. Good Neighbor Pharmacy ranks “Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Chain Drug Store Pharmacies, Two Years in a Row, Tied in 2011” by J.D. Power and Associates. We are proud of our customers and the service they provide to their patients on a daily basis.

The 2011 National Pharmacy Study was based on responses from more than 12,360 customers who filled a new prescription or refilled a prescription during the three months prior to the survey, which was fielded May through June 2011.

We thank you for your business and look forward to keeping your family healthy in 2012!

1st Official Blog Post

2011-12-30T10:07:00.000-08:00

MedPro Pharmacy has big things happening! Our 2nd store, located in Plano, is currently under construction and scheduled to open in February 2012. This will be enable our team to service all of our patients needs even better than before. With that said, this is also our 1st official post in the blogging world. Our goal is to stay connected with you in every way possible and allow our customers and friends to access information at your convenience. We are also excited to announce the launch of our brand new website at the beginning of the year. Be sure to check out http://www.medpropharmacy.com/ often and let us know what you think of our new look.

COMING FEB. 2012- Parker Crossing, Plano, Tx

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