Why You Might Need Customized Medicine (WATCH)
According to experts, nearly 60 percent of Americans, the highest ever, are taking prescription drugs. Most of the time the medication we buy at drug stores is mas- produced for the general public. But what if your medicine is not right for you?There are many reasons that some people may require a more customized medication. Sometimes people have an allergy to certain ingredients oin a medication, or they have difficulty swallowing a large pill. Mark Taylor, Pharmacist and owner of Curexa Specialty and Compounding Pharmacy in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey Curexa explains how they can make customizable medications to fit individual needs.
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