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‘Tis the Season

With the cold, the travel and the holidays come a range of illnesses that send people in droves for treatment.  From H1N1 to the good ‘ole sore throat, clinics will continue to see a variety of ailments throughout what promises to be a challenging cold and flu season.  Pharmaceutical dispensing clients of PCA continue to purchase antibiotics, throat lozenges and cold & cough products to provide to their patients.  We are also seeing many orders for medical injectables like Promethazine to alleviate symptoms.

The CDC provides great information for travelers and health professionals as it relates to flu updates, outbreaks and guidance on other health-related information.  Go to www.cdc.gov for more information.  For even more information on the flu, check out www.flu.gov.

As you consider pharma vendors for your medical supplies and pharmaceuticals, consider PCA your partner for the "season".  Bundle up!

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