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What are preventive health checks?

Preventive health checks are screening tests and health assessments designed to pick up signs that you may have a greater chance of developing a health condition in the future, and to diagnose conditions in their early stages, often before symptoms appear.

Read about the recommended health checks for various ages.


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Dabigatran (Pradaxa) – storage issues

Reminder: dabigatran (Pradaxa) capsules should be dispensed and stored in the manufacturer’s original packaging to protect them from moisture.

Repackaging capsules increases exposure to moisture or humidity, causing product breakdown and loss of potency.

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