Have you ever ran out of medicines when you needed them most? If not, just imagine writhing in pain helpless. Unless you are lucky enough to have a drug store as a neighbour.

Painkillers are a staple in my medicine box. As a working mom I just can’t afford to have headaches, fever, stiff neck, tired legs and anything at all to stop me from functioning. Usually my daily routine involves juggling work and carrying my son whose still breastfeeding at 2.

I can’t imagine life without Mefenamic Acid, Ibuprofens, and Paracetamols. You name the drug, I have it. Lately though I always seem to forget to stock up. Must be the hectic schedule and the focus on family time. So I had an idea to buy cheap and in bulk which should all save us some money, time, and during emergencies!

City Delivery -the fleet of riders that allow restaurants in the metro to deliver food, now also delivers medicine in the metro. They tied up with affordable and reasonable drugstore, The Generics Pharmacy. I have been hearing about them and laud the entrepreneur behind this business. One of their many missions is to make medicine and healthcare accessible to more Filipinos by offering generic drug which functions the same but costs less. Generics are cheaper simply because they don’t hire celebrities or have big advertising expenses like branded and more expensive medicines do.

Here is a list of medicines you can stock up on:

1. Paracetamols – for fever and minor pains. 250mg is usually enough so if you get 500mg, a tip I have is to split the tablet with a knife.

2. Ibuprofens – for muscle pains including dysmenorrhea and sever migraines. It will also work for tooth aches.

3. Mefenamic acid – as far as I know, works the same as an Ibuprofen. Some have allergies so it’s a good idea to vary your medicine box.

4. Ascorbic acid – is Vitamin C. I don’t take it daily unless the weather starts to become erratic. It’s a good protection against virus. My son takes Vitamin C daily and I give it twice a day when he’s got a cold.

How to order your medicine from Generics Pharmacy via City Delivery

1. Order via phone 8787878
2. Via SMS or text at 09176387878
3. Via email at orders@citydelivery.ph

Note: if your meds need prescription, you can email or fax doctor’s prescription to City Delivery.

4. Tell customer service your orders, make sure you have listed them down before calling to save time.
5. Wait for your orders to be delivered.

And that’s it. I now have impressive stock of medicines that will last me until 2014. No more excuses not to mind your medicine box now. In times of emergency, the last thing you’d want to worry about is the lack of medicines. Tell me about it!

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