One of the bugbears of those of us who take medication every day is the packaging. Modern packaging is all blister packs. They play absolute havoc with the thumbs and particularly the thumb nails. I do have a pill puncher and it's a great help but it tends to break the aspirin in half and they are the worst for the thumbs. Imagine, therefore, my delight when I went to the Pharmacy in Taradale (where my New Zealand Doctor's surgery is) I received my pills loose in a screw top container. I imagine, too, that it is more environmentally friendly.
One of the bugbears of those of us who take medication every day is the packaging. Modern packaging is all blister packs. They play absolute havoc with the thumbs and particularly the thumb nails. I do have a pill puncher and it's a great help but it tends to break the aspirin in half and they are the worst for the thumbs. Imagine, therefore, my delight when I went to the Pharmacy in Taradale (where my New Zealand Doctor's surgery is) I received my pills loose in a screw top container. I imagine, too, that it is more environmentally friendly.
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Hear, hear. I abhor blister packs. Indeed, I blame the arthritis in my thumb on the strain! Little cardboard tubes would be even more environmentally friendly.
ReplyDeleteOh God, he's on about Smarties again! For goodness sake, someone give him a Smarty (or is it Smartie)? What is the singular of Smarties?
ReplyDeleteHaving consulted CJ his response is:
ReplyDeleteThe general consensus seems to be Smartie – that’s what Rowntrees used.
The general consensus? How many people has he asked? I think he might be developing a problem. Can your pals at the NZ Mental Health Foundation help ?
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