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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.
Eligard is a medication formulated as a sterile polymeric matrix that delivers Leuprolide Acetate, a manufactured hormone similar to the natural gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). It works as a GnRH agonist, effectively decreasing the production of testosterone in men. Doctors mainly prescribe this drug for the palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer. The drug operates over extended periods, providing a sustained release of the medication over one, three, four, or six months, depending on the dosage administered.
Eligard is administered as a subcutaneous injection, meaning it's injected under the skin. Patients may receive doses once every month or at intervals of three, four, or six months, depending on their specific treatment plan. It's crucial to follow the prescribed dosing schedule without deviation. The drug comes in various strengths, tailored to the frequency of dosing.
Eligard injections contain Leuprolide Acetate as its active ingredient.
Avoid taking or using this medication in patients with a known hypersensitivity to GnRH, GnRH agonists, or any components of Eligard.
The most common Eligard side effects include hot flashes, sweating, and discomfort at the injection site, such as mild pain and redness. Patients may also experience fatigue, dizziness, and gastrointestinal issues like nausea.
More significant concerns include cardiovascular problems like increased blood pressure and risks of heart attack or stroke. Eligard can also reduce bone density over time, potentially leading to osteoporosis. Neurological risks include convulsions and rare cases of pituitary apoplexy, which can cause sudden severe headaches, vision changes, and collapse shortly after administration. Mood changes, libido alterations, and urinary issues are also possible. Immediate medical help should be sought for severe reactions, and regular consultations with a healthcare provider are advised to manage side effects.