According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 8% of the American population has been diagnosed with diabetes. It is estimated that nearly 5.7 million people are undiagnosed diabetics and another 5.7 million people are pre-diabetics. Because of this widespread disease, many medical supply companies charge exorbitant prices for diabetic testing supplies. They know the demand for supplies will remain high. At TwinMed Direct, their medical...more
For anyone who has an ongoing need for medical supplies, it is shocking and distressing how much the cost of supplies has risen. Goods containing petroleum products or products using petroleum based packaging, in particular, have risen sharply, and in some cases have doubled in the last decade. According to Fierce Health Finance, plastic bed pans, blood bags, tubing and syringes, which use oil in their production, have all risen to...more
Over the last ten years or so, medical supplies have become outrageously expensive. When the Great Recession began, prices fell some at major pharmacy retail chain stores, but the reduction doesn't seem to be that much for a person on a fixed income with ongoing medical costs, or to healthcare workers who must see patients pay than they can afford to for essential items. Everyone always hears stores claiming they have the lowest prices. I decided to compare prices at two of the nation's retail pharmacy chain stores to those of TwinMed Direct, an online medical supply company that's been getting a lot of buzz lately. The shopping list contained 3 common items that would be needed by healthcare providers. Here are the results:Since buying generic is the most sensible way to purchase over the counter medications, only the prices of generic over the counter medications were compared. Everyone, at some point, suffers from heartburn. It's irritating, painful and very common. Regular strength calcium antacids at the nation's number one retail chain, at the least expensive sale price, cost $3.57 per 150 count bottle of 500mg tablets. At TwinMed Direct the price of calcium antacids, at...more
Healthcare workers across the country have all noticed how high the prices of medical supplies have risen. This is an especially worrisome problem for those working with the elderly. Benefits are being reduced for some. For those under the age of 65 who need ongoing medical care, insurance benefits have been denied. It seems that the problem just...more
When shopping for medical supplies, it is imperative to get the best deals available. In this economy, it makes no sense to pay more than you have to. For those on fixed incomes, medical supply costs can really take a huge bite out of monthly budgets. There are many neighborhood retailers out there who claim to offer the lowest prices on medical...more
While shopping for home healthcare supplies finding the best prices can be frustrating and overwhelming. It seems that no matter where we look in our neighborhoods, common household supplies and items for ongoing medical care are nearly unaffordable. Many savvy shoppers are abandoning their neighborhood stores because they are finding online medical supply retailers, like TwinMed Direct, offer much better prices. To prove this point, a comparison shopping experiment was conducted. Here are the results: Hydrocortisone cream is used to calm itchy skin caused by rashes and minor skin irritations from eczema, insect bites, poison ivy, oak and sumac, skin allergies, psoriasis and dermatitis. The leading neighborhood retailer sells 1 ounce tubes of hydrocortisone cream with 1% active ingredient for $3.99. TwinMed Direct will sell you the same product for $1.25. Digital thermometers are a common household item. They are quick, accurate and easy to use. All digital thermometers are easy to read, have flexible tips and can be used orally, rectally or axillary to take temperatures. After searching three of the top retailers, the least expensive thermometer found was $4.99. On TwinMed...more
While looking for the best possible prices on common medical supplies, the local neighborhood pharmacy chain does not offer the best prices, no matter what they claim. Online medical supply companies, like TwinMed Direct, offer the same products...more
Common household medical supplies seem to be getting more expensive every time they are purchased. When shopping for items in high demand, even coupons can barely ease the pain of shelling out big bucks for small essential items. Leading pharmacy...more
There is no way to deny that medical supply costs are on the rise, while wages are not. Supply purchases for everyday medical needs and ongoing care are purchases that many never thought twice about until the recession began. Buying those essential...more
Author: Drew BackleyThousands of people turn to Alternative Medicine for relief of many diseases. The application of natural health and nutrition therapy is gaining popularity because it works just as well, if not better, and with far fewer side...more
Recently I have been receiving quite a few calls about dogs with separation anxiety so I thought I would revisit the subject. If your dog needs help with this anxiety condition feel free to contact me so we can start an effective treatment...more
Author: Father TimeWhen you want to spend $25 or less on a gift but don't know what to get for the person, why not get them a powerful, triple-strength, Good Luck Attracting Amulet, such as the Indian Medicine Bag? Maybe an Indian Medicine Bag Good...more