Cebu Garrod Specialty Pharmacy

Cebu Garrod Specialty Pharmacy Garrod is a specialty pharmacy that dispenses quality and affordable medicines for Cancer and Covid

๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒCapecitabine is an oral fluoropyrimidine carbamate that is enzymatically converted in the body to fluorourac...
10/03/2026

๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ

Capecitabine is an oral fluoropyrimidine carbamate that is enzymatically converted in the body to fluorouracil (5-FU). It inhibits DNA synthesis and slows the growth of rapidly dividing cancer cells. It is commonly used in colorectal and breast cancer.

๐—•๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜€:
- Used in colorectal and metastatic breast cancer
- Tumor-targeted activation improves selectivity
- Allows outpatient chemotherapy treatment
- Can be used alone or in combination regimens

๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐—˜๐—ณ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜€:
- Hand-foot syndrome (palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia)
- Diarrhea
- Nausea and vomiting
- Stomatitis
- Fatigue
- Myelosuppression
- Elevated liver enzymes

โš ๏ธ๐——๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ:
This medication should only be taken under the supervision of a qualified oncologist. Dose adjustments may be necessary in patients with renal impairment or severe toxicity

๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ:
MIMS Philippines



๐—š๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ฑ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ | ๐—™๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐ŸคโœจWe value strong connections, and this February, the month of love, we came together for our ...
09/03/2026

๐—š๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ฑ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ | ๐—™๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐Ÿคโœจ

We value strong connections, and this February, the month of love, we came together for our Garrod Connect with grateful hearts. It was a simple but meaningful reminder that what makes our organization strong is not just the work we do, but the people behind it.

As we shared stories, laughter, and reflections, we were reminded that love can also mean support, respect, and showing up for one another every day. The trust and teamwork we continue to build are what allow us to serve with excellence and compassion.

We also proudly celebrated the CEU Interns on the successful completion of their Institutional Pharmacy training. Seeing your growth, dedication, and willingness to learn has truly been inspiring. Thank you for being part of our journey โ€” we are proud of all that you have accomplished.

๐Ÿ“ Garrod Specialty Pharmacy #19 Area 4, Chestnut St., Greenwoods Executive Village, San Andres (Pob.), Cainta, 1900 Rizal
๐Ÿ“ž 0917 314 4763
๐ŸŒ www.garrod.ph
๐Ÿ“ฉMessage us with any questions.

๐—–๐˜†๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒCytarabine is an antimetabolite (pyrimidine analog) that inhibits DNA polymerase, blocking DNA synthesis in le...
06/03/2026

๐—–๐˜†๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ

Cytarabine is an antimetabolite (pyrimidine analog) that inhibits DNA polymerase, blocking DNA synthesis in leukemic cells.

๐—•๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜€:
* First-line treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
* Used in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)
* Can be given intrathecally for CNS leukemia

๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐—˜๐—ณ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜€:
* Severe myelosuppression
* Fever
* Nausea/vomiting
* Cerebellar toxicity (high dose)
* Conjunctivitis

โš ๏ธ๐——๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ:
Requires administration in specialized oncology settings with close hematologic monitoring.

๐Ÿ“š ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ:
MIMS Philippines


๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ปCarboplatin is a platinum-based antineoplastic agent that interferes with DNA replication, leading to cancer ...
04/03/2026

๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป

Carboplatin is a platinum-based antineoplastic agent that interferes with DNA replication, leading to cancer cell death. It is administered intravenously.

๐—•๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜€:
* Effective against ovarian, lung, and other solid tumors
* Less nephrotoxic than cisplatin
* Widely used in combination chemotherapy

๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐—˜๐—ณ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜€:
* Myelosuppression (especially thrombocytopenia)
* Nausea and vomiting
* Fatigue
* Electrolyte imbalance
* Hypersensitivity reactions
* Peripheral neuropathy (less common)

โš ๏ธ๐——๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ:
Must be administered by trained oncology professionals with appropriate monitoring of blood counts and renal function.

๐Ÿ“š ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ:
National Center for Biotechnology Information. (2025). Paraplatin. PubChem. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Paraplatin


Today, we observe ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—›๐—ฃ๐—ฉ ๐—”๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜† โ€” a reminder that awareness can save lives.Human Papillomavirus (HPV) ...
04/03/2026

Today, we observe ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—›๐—ฃ๐—ฉ ๐—”๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜† โ€” a reminder that awareness can save lives.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is very common, and many people may not even know they have it. While most HPV infections clear on their own, some types can lead to serious health problems, including cervical cancer and other cancers in both women and men.

The good news? HPV is preventable. Vaccination, regular screening, and open conversations with healthcare providers can make a life-changing difference.

Letโ€™s choose knowledge over fear.
Letโ€™s choose prevention over regret.
Letโ€™s protect ourselves and the people we love.

Early protection. Early detection. Stronger futures. ๐Ÿ’™

๐Ÿ“ Cebu Garrod Specialty Pharmacy
316 Perla Residences, Gorordo Avenue, Lahug, Cebu City, Central Visayas, Philippines, Cebu City, Philippines, 6000
๐Ÿ“ž 0917 144 7795
๐ŸŒ www.garrod.ph

๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ต ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—”๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ต ๐Ÿ’™This month, we shine a light on colorectal cancer, a disease that affects th...
03/03/2026

๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ต ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—”๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ต ๐Ÿ’™

This month, we shine a light on colorectal cancer, a disease that affects thousands of families every year, yet is one of the most preventable and treatable cancers when detected early.

Colorectal cancer begins in the colon or re**um, often developing from small growths called polyps that may not show symptoms at first. That is why regular screening truly saves lives.

Here is what you should know:
โ€ข It can affect both men and women
โ€ข Risk increases after age 45
โ€ข Early stages may have no symptoms
โ€ข Screening tests like colonoscopy can detect and remove precancerous polyps

Common warning signs may include:
โ€ข Changes in bowel habits
โ€ข Blood in stool
โ€ข Unexplained weight loss
โ€ข Persistent abdominal discomfort

But do not wait for symptoms before getting checked.

This March, let us:
โœ” Encourage loved ones to get screened
โœ” Share lifesaving information
โœ” Support survivors and remember those we have lost
โœ” Choose healthier lifestyles through balanced diet, regular exercise, and routine checkups

Early detection is not just awareness. It is action.

Talk to your healthcare provider today. Screening could save your life or someone you love.

๐Ÿ“ Cebu Garrod Specialty Pharmacy
316 Perla Residences, Gorordo Avenue, Lahug, Cebu City, Central Visayas, Philippines, Cebu City, Philippines, 6000
๐Ÿ“ž 0917 144 7795
๐ŸŒ www.garrod.ph

๐—”๐—ป๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜‡๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฒAnastrozole is a non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor that lowers estrogen levels in the body. It is primarily u...
27/02/2026

๐—”๐—ป๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜‡๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฒ

Anastrozole is a non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor that lowers estrogen levels in the body. It is primarily used in the treatment of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women.

๐—•๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜€:
- Reduces estrogen production
- Slows or stops growth of estrogen-dependent breast tumors
- Helps prevent breast cancer recurrence
- Oral once-daily dosing

๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐—˜๐—ณ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜€:
- Hot flashes
- Joint or bone pain
- Osteoporosis or bone thinning
- Nausea
- Weakness or fatigue
- Headache

โš  ๐——๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ:
Use only under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional.

๐Ÿ“š ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ: MIMS


๐— ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ, ๐—ช๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚.Behind every prescription is a story.A patient holding on to hope.A parent fighting ...
20/02/2026

๐— ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ, ๐—ช๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚.

Behind every prescription is a story.
A patient holding on to hope.
A parent fighting for their child.

At our Specialty Pharmacy, we understand that your journey is not just about medicine โ€” itโ€™s about strength, courage, and trust.

We are here to:
- Guide you through complex treatments
- Assist you with your guarantee letters
- Provide care and support every step of the way

You are not alone in this journey.
We are with you with care, respect, and heart. ๐Ÿค

If you need assistance, just send us a message.

๐Ÿ“ Cebu Garrod Specialty Pharmacy
316 Perla Residences, Gorordo Avenue, Lahug, Cebu City, Central Visayas, Philippines, Cebu City, Philippines, 6000
๐Ÿ“ž 0917 144 7795
๐ŸŒ www.garrod.ph

๐—š๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ซ๐—ถ ๐—™๐—ฎ ๐—–๐—ถ๐—ฎ!๐Ÿงง๐ŸŽŠAs we welcome the new year, may each day be filled with prosperity, good health, and endless blessings ...
16/02/2026

๐—š๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ซ๐—ถ ๐—™๐—ฎ ๐—–๐—ถ๐—ฎ!๐Ÿงง๐ŸŽŠ

As we welcome the new year, may each day be filled with prosperity, good health, and endless blessings for you and your family. ๐Ÿฎโœจ
May this year bring new hope, success, and opportunities that will bring joy and growth into your life.

Thank you for your continued support and trust. Together, let us embrace the new year filled with good fortune and wonderful opportunities. ๐Ÿ‰๐Ÿ’›

๐Ÿ“ Cebu Garrod Specialty Pharmacy
316 Perla Residences, Gorordo Avenue, Lahug, Cebu City, Central Visayas, Philippines, Cebu City, Philippines, 6000
๐Ÿ“ž 0917 144 7795
๐ŸŒ www.garrod.ph

Address

316 Gorordo Avenue, Lahug
Cebu City
6000

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+639171447795

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