Pharmacy - KFDA - NewsChannel 10 / Amarillo News, Weather, Sports

  • Prescription for Health?

    With hundreds of drug-dispensing sites on the web, how can you tell which ones are legitimate, especially since it's so easy to set up legitimate-looking sites promising deep discounts or no hassles. If you buy medical products online, be aware of these dangers.

  • Tip-Offs to Rip-Offs

    You've probably heard it all before: Fast! Easy! Guaranteed results!  But how can you really know what products are safe for you and your family?  Read inside for ways to spot "quick fixes" and other so-called promises.

  • Don't Forget!

    Did you know? 1-Never store medicine in the bathroom. Unless instructed otherwise, keep it away from heat, light and moisture. 2-Ask before crushing or splitting tablets; some should be swallowed whole. Find more helpful hints inside here.

  • Help When You Need It

    When a diabetic patient called to renew a prescription, the pharmacist noticed something amiss. But quick thinking and a call to the patient's doctor saved the day: thanks to the pharmacist, the patient is now doing fine.

  • Just the Facts

    Where does the "Rx" for "prescription" come from? Its origins are given as an abbreviation of the Latin word "recipe," meaning "take," or as a representation of the astrological sign of Jupiter. See other interesting pharmacy facts inside here.