OMRON, alongside organizations such as the Philippine Society of Hypertension, continues to campaign for home blood pressure monitoring as a means to mitigate the effects of hypertension. Even amid the pandemic, high blood pressure continues to be one of the top causes of mortality among Filipinos, with the latest survey from the Philippine Heart Association placing the prevalence rate of hypertension at 37 percent. Despite this alarming statistic, only about 25% of hypertensives monitor their blood pressure at home, the survey further reveals.
Through this collaboration with Mercury Drug, OMRON reaffirms its commitment to help more Filipino families achieve good heart health.
“Our partnership with Mercury Drug allows us to bring OMRON closer to more Filipinos. With Mercury Drug’s vast network of more than 1,200 stores nationwide, we have a larger platform to make our world-class and reliable healthcare technologies more accessible to Filipinos. As we continue to forge more partnerships and expand the channels where our products are available, we remain steadfast in our commitment to promote home blood pressure monitoring as a means to help prevent the complications resulting from hypertension,” shared Yusuke Kato, General Manager for OMRON Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd – Philippine Branch (Healthcare Division).
Mercury Drug has been offering branded and generic medicines, medical devices, and healthcare and personal care products since 1945. Through the years, it has established its reputation as the leading drugstore in the Philippines, making it one of the most trusted and awarded merchants in the country today.
Ms. Vivian Que-Azcona, President of Mercury Drug Corporation said, “This partnership aligns with our mission to serve our customers – to have what they want, when, where and how they want it. This OMRON blood pressure monitoring device is a welcome addition to our product range that will help our customers in managing their health condition.”
Effortless Accuracy from the Comforts of Home
The HEM-7156-A is a state-of-the-art device designed for ease of use.
One of the most notable features of the HEM-7156-A is the 360-degree IntelliWrap Cuff technology. A study by Perleberg Research in 2014 revealed that one in three people measure their blood pressure inaccurately when monitoring from home. A big contributor factor to this is incorrect cuff positioning. OMRON’s IntelliWrap Cuff solves this through a preformed fit cuff that gives accurate readings at any angle and reduces measurement errors at home. The cuff is even designed to make wearing easy to do even with just one hand – a benefit that is indispensable for self-monitoring.
OMRON HEM-7156-A is also equipped with “Intellisense”, a standard among all OMRON blood pressure monitors. This means that the device automatically personalizes the cuff inflation to eliminate pain or discomfort for the wearer during measurement. This revolutionary technology pioneered by OMRON further minimizes possible misrepresentation in readings.
The device is programmed to signal when an individual is suspected to have highly elevated blood pressure through its Hypertension Indicator. It features Pulse Rate and Body Movement Capturing and Irregular Heartbeat Detection, the latter helping to detect abnormal heart beat rhythm for early intervention and treatment of possible cardiovascular diseases. The product package also comes with a universal adapter.
The OMRON HEM-7156-A is available in selected Mercury Drug branches nationwide for only Php4,380. For more information about OMRON Healthcare’s products and their availability, please visit https://www.omronhealthcare-ap.com/ph.
About Mercury Drug
Mercury Drug, the Philippines’ leading trusted and caring pharmacy, offers the widest range of branded and generic medicines, healthcare and personal care products, including medical devices, and basic everyday needs. Instituted in 1945, Mercury Drug has more than 1,200 branches nationwide, with over 100 branches offering 24/7 service in strategic locations, as well as various options to serve the needs of its customers in the most expeditious and convenient ways through its Gamot Padala services.
Further information on Mercury Drug is available at its website www.mercurydrug.com and Facebook: www.facebook.com/mercurydrugph.
About OMRON Healthcare Business
Committed to improving people’s lives, OMRON’s Healthcare business provides clinically proven, innovative medical equipment for health monitoring and therapy. Our product portfolio includes blood pressure monitors, nebulizers, TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) devices, electronic thermometers, and activity counters as well as body composition monitors and professional medical devices. For many decades, OMRON’s devices have helped people prevent, treat and manage lifestyle diseases both at home and in clinical practice in more than 100 countries in the world. OMRON Healthcare Group is headquartered in Muko City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.
More information on OMRON’s Healthcare business in the Philippines is available at OMRON’s website www.omronhealthcare-ap.com/ph and Facebook: www.facebook.com/OMRONhealthcarePH
Mercury Drug, the Philippines’ leading trusted and caring pharmacy, offers the widest range of branded and generic medicines, healthcare and personal care products, including medical devices, and basic everyday needs. Instituted in 1945, Mercury Drug has more than 1,200 branches nationwide, with over 100 branches offering 24/7 service in strategic locations, as well as various options to serve the needs of its customers in the most expeditious and convenient ways through its Gamot Padala services.
Further information on Mercury Drug is available at its website www.mercurydrug.com and Facebook: www.facebook.com/mercurydrugph.
About OMRON Healthcare Business
Committed to improving people’s lives, OMRON’s Healthcare business provides clinically proven, innovative medical equipment for health monitoring and therapy. Our product portfolio includes blood pressure monitors, nebulizers, TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) devices, electronic thermometers, and activity counters as well as body composition monitors and professional medical devices. For many decades, OMRON’s devices have helped people prevent, treat and manage lifestyle diseases both at home and in clinical practice in more than 100 countries in the world. OMRON Healthcare Group is headquartered in Muko City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.
More information on OMRON’s Healthcare business in the Philippines is available at OMRON’s website www.omronhealthcare-ap.com/ph and Facebook: www.facebook.com/OMRONhealthcarePH