The most common prescription mistakes are taking a medication at the wrong time or dose, stopping it early because you feel better, doubling up on the same active ingredient without realizing it, and not telling the pharmacist about everything else you take. These are not rare slips. A report published by the Centers for Disease […]
Refill reminders work, but the type matters. Text message reminders have the strongest evidence behind them. A meta-analysis of 16 randomized trials published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that mobile phone text message reminders roughly doubled the odds of taking medication as prescribed, lifting adherence from about 50% to 67.8%. By contrast, a large trial […]
Call your pharmacy first, before you call the doctor. In Illinois, a pharmacist can dispense an emergency supply of a long-term medication, up to a 30-day supply, when refill authorization cannot be obtained from the prescriber and certain conditions are met. That rule is written into the Illinois Pharmacy Practice Act. It applies to medications […]
The most reliable way to keep track of multiple prescriptions is to build one written medication list, use a weekly pill organizer filled on the same day each week, and sync all your refills to a single pickup or delivery date. Those three habits work together. The list prevents mix-ups at appointments, the organizer catches […]
A full service pharmacy in Park City does far more than fill prescriptions. You can expect prescription filling with real counseling, plus custom compounding, vaccinations, support for diabetes and weight management, pet medications, health screenings, over-the-counter products, insurance help, and home delivery, all in one place. The biggest difference is the people. A full service […]
Transferring your prescriptions to a new pharmacy in Park City is simple, and the new pharmacy does most of the work. In most cases, you just give the new pharmacy your name, your medication, and your old pharmacy’s name. The new pharmacy then contacts the old one and moves the prescription over, often the same […]
Picking a family pharmacy in Park City comes down to a few key questions. Ask if the pharmacy is licensed and trusted, if the same pharmacist will get to know your family, and what services it offers, like compounding, vaccinations, and chronic care. Ask if it takes your insurance, what your medications will cost, what […]
A local pharmacy in Park City stands apart from big chains in one simple way. It treats you like a person, not a number. At a local pharmacy, the same pharmacist often knows your name, your medications, and your health history. You get more time, faster service, and direct answers. You also get services many […]
Weight loss medications can cause side effects. The most common ones are stomach problems like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. About half of people who take these medicines feel some discomfort. Most side effects are mild and go away after a few weeks. But some people have more serious problems like gallbladder disease or kidney […]
Yes, adults over 65 need several important vaccines to protect against serious illnesses. The CDC recommends that seniors get the flu shot annually, pneumococcal vaccines to prevent pneumonia, the shingles vaccine, and the Tdap booster for tetanus, diphthus, and pertussis. Some may also need hepatitis, meningococcal, or travel vaccines depending on their health conditions and […]