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We guarantee the lowest price on all of our prescription products. If you find your medications cheaper at any other recognized licensed mail order pharmacy, we will not only match their price, we will beat it by 25% of the difference. It is our 125% price match guarantee!
Example: If you find a product on Canada Drugs Direct for $50.00 and find the same product for $40.00 at another mail order pharmacy, we will provide you with a $12.50 discount, bringing your total to $37.50.
To get the discount please make sure to mention the price match to the customer service team when they call to collect payment for your order. Or call toll free at 1-888-904-8467 to place the order through the phone.
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A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, consumption method, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name drug and works in the same way and in the same amount of time in the body.
The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.
Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.
Pegasys, or Peginterferon Alfa-2a, is a medication produced using recombinant DNA technology. It works by stimulating the body's immune system to fight off viral infections, and it belongs to a class of drugs known as interferons. Healthcare providers typically prescribe Pegasys for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C, a viral infection that affects the liver. Sometimes, it's also used to treat chronic hepatitis B, another serious liver infection.
Patients should administer Pegasys subcutaneously, meaning the injection goes just under the skin. Typically, adults and children aged five and older may receive a starting dose that varies depending on their medical condition, body weight, and any other medications they might be taking. It's important to follow the specific dosing schedule prescribed by a healthcare provider, which often includes weekly injections.
Peginterferon Alfa-2a is the key active ingredient in Pegasys.
Avoid taking or using this medication if any of the following apply:
Pegasys treatment often leads to flu-like symptoms, including fatigue, fever, chills, muscle and joint pain, and headaches. Pegasys side effects may be lessened by taking the dose in the evening and using specific over-the-counter medications as advised by a healthcare provider.
Pegasys may cause serious health issues, such as blood disorders leading to anemia, infections, and bleeding problems; thyroid irregularities affecting weight and temperature sensitivity; and blood sugar fluctuations that could trigger or worsen diabetes. Vision problems, potentially resulting in loss of sight, significant liver issues including failure, lung complications like pneumonia, intestinal and pancreatic inflammation, severe allergic reactions, impacts on children's growth, and nerve damage in those treated for hepatitis B are also risks. Undergo regular health checks and consult a healthcare provider immediately upon noticing any severe symptoms.