Medpac conquers the Three Peaks!
Amanda sent us a lovely note letting us know that Medpac bags have now conquered the Three Peaks, and how useful they were on the ascent(s)!
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Anaphylaxis Awareness Week 2019
In order to support the Anaphylaxis Campaign and the essential work they are doing nationwide, we are donating £1 from every Medpac sold during Anaphylaxis Awareness Week, so why not buy a Medpac this week and help us support their vital work.
Can I carry my medication in my hand luggage?
We get asked quite a lot by our customers what the rules are for carrying medication onto aircraft in hand luggage. Whilst there are rules against carrying liquids of more than 100ml onto flights in hand luggage, these can be overruled in the case of medication that is essential to your journey.
Different types of epileptic seizure
There are many different types of seizures that people with epilepsy experience. They can be triggered by all sorts of stimuli, or none at all, and each presents differently.
Our top tips to prepare for allergy season
It’s important to take a proactive approach to preparing for spring allergies. Don’t let them play havoc with your body before you react!
Signs and symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes
The early signs of type 2 diabetes are not always the easiest to spot. In fact, many people carry on with their lives undiagnosed for many months and years. But, failure to recognise the signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes can have life-threatening consequences...
10 mouth-watering Christmas dishes for diabetics
At Medpac, Christmas is our favourite time of the year. It’s a chance to cherish your loved ones and spend some much-needed quality time together – and chow-down on some delicious festive grub too!
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My Medpac Story - Helen P.
Helen sent us a note about her holiday experience in Madagascar and explained how her Medpac and cool pack made this journey significantly easier.
Are winter weather conditions a trigger for asthma sufferers?
With the re-booted 2018 edition of the “Beast from the East” set to do its worst in the coming days, you might notice that a dramatic change in weather conditions can act as an unwanted trigger for your asthma symptoms.
The benefits of wearing medical wristbands
Medical wristbands that identify medical conditions such as allergies, diabetes, epilepsy and many others are saving lives every single day.
What to do with wasted or unused medication
Every year it is estimated that as much as £300 million is lost within the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) due to unused or partially used medication that cannot be recycled or re-used.
How to keep medicine cool in the summer sunshine
With an Indian summer likely to extend into the autumn, if you or your children require medication that need regulating at cool temperatures, it’s important to know how to keep medicine both accessible and out of the sun’s midday glare.