Flu 101: Everything You Should Know About the Flu
Flu 101: Everything You Should Know About the Flu The summer is coming to an end and school is back in session. It can only mean one thing: fall is just around the corner. With fall comes football season, cooler weather, changing leaves, and unfortunately flu season. It is important to know how to protect yourself and your family [...]
Pesky Poison Ivy: How to treat and avoid this summer season
In the Unites States alone, roughly 85 percent of the population are allergic to either poison ivy, sumac or oak. Out of that 85 percent, 10 percent are extremely allergic. Poison ivy rashes are caused by an allergic reaction to an oily substance called urushiol (u-ROO-she-ol). The oil that causes the reaction is found in the [...]
Kill Your Killer Allergies
Let’s face it: allergies are everywhere this time of year. Allergies are caused when your immune system mistakes a harmless substance for a harmful invader. Your immune system then produces antibodies that stay on the lookout for that particular allergen. When you are exposed to that allergen again, the antibody releases immune system chemicals that [...]
5 things you probably didn’t know your pharmacy can do for you
1. Free Pharmacy App: Most pharmacies now have a smart phone app available for download. Most of the apps on the market today make reordering your prescriptions a lot easier. Instead of calling in or even going online all you have to do is open the app on your phone and either type in the RX number or scan the [...]
5 Things that your pharmacy should do for you without you asking
1. Check for drug interactions: Every time you fill a prescription at your pharmacy they should do what is called a "Drug Utilization Review". This will review all of the medications you take and your medication allergies and make sure it safe to take this medication. 2. Contact your physician for refills: When you call your pharmacy to get a [...]
How to find a Pharmacy that serves your needs the Best
If your pharmacy is not offering these services plus a whole lot more then you should find one that does. These services are a selection of some of the services we offer from our first 2 blogs. 1. The Fastest Pharmacy Service: You should not have to wait what seems like an eternity for your prescriptions to be filled. If [...]