QUESTION: What can I do for diarrhea?
KR Admin2016-05-28T09:11:21-07:00Ask The Pharmacist|
ANSWER: Most cases of diarrhea clear up on their own within a few days. There are things to help you cope with your signs and symptoms until the diarrhea goes away, such as: Drink plenty of clear liquids, including water, broths and juices, every day Integrate crackers, toast, eggs, chicken [...]
Questions you should have for your pharmacy
KR Admin2016-05-25T09:25:01-07:00Ask The Pharmacist|
When you pick up your prescription take the time to ask questions about your medication. Specifically ask, “What is this drug and how do I take it? Why am I taking it? What are possible side effects?” Your pharmacist has spent more time studying drugs than even your doctor has. [...]
QUESTION: How often should I notify the pharmacy of changes to my health conditions or medications?
KR Admin2016-05-24T09:08:37-07:00Ask The Pharmacist|
ANSWER: Whenever you have a change in diagnosis or a change/addition in your medications you should notify the pharmacist/pharmacy. This also includes over the counter medications and supplements. Certain medications are not recommended for use with certain medical conditions. Although your provider may be aware of this, the pharmacist also [...]
QUESTION: What exactly does the pharmacist do?
KR Admin2016-05-15T09:21:08-07:00Ask The Pharmacist|
ANSWER: Pharmacists aren't just there to dispense medications. They can also give advice on side effects, drug interactions, and much more. A typical day for the average pharmacist includes a range of questions from “what is this rash from?” to “Is my blood pressure too high?” The job of a [...]
Local Pharmacies Now Carry Over-the-Counter Naloxone Spray
KR Admin2016-05-13T13:31:47-07:00News|
http://www.king5.com/mb/news/health/seattle-pharmacy-providing-kits-to-fight-overdose/186588186 Local Pharmacies Now Carry Over-the-Counter Naloxone Spray: The drug that Seattle police have used to save several people from heroin overdose is now available at Kelley-Ross Pharmacy Group. “If somebody is concerned that someone is at risk of an overdose, they can walk into a pharmacy and get these [...]
QUESTION: How do I contact the insurance company that pays for my medication?
KR Admin2016-05-10T09:19:21-07:00Ask The Pharmacist|
ANSWER: When you become enrolled in an insurance plan administered by Northwest Administrators, you will receive an insurance card. The front of the card will contain the following information: Name of enrollee ID No. of enrollee Coverage type Medical (physician visits, hospital visits, stays) Dental (dentist /orthodontist/oral surgeon) Vision (eye [...]
The Future of Pharmacy
KR Admin2016-04-25T10:52:06-07:00Uncategorized|
We were recently invited to be part of a great conversation at Seattle Rotary 4. The presentation was on the 'Future Of Pharmacy' and included: Dr. Jeff Rochon (WSPA CEO), Dr. Jenny Bacci (UW School of Pharmacy Assistant Professor), Dr. Amanda Bishop (Virginia Mason Medical Center Practice Coordinator), Prof. Don [...]
QUESTION: Should I Monitor My Blood Pressure?
KR Admin2016-04-16T09:04:50-07:00Ask The Pharmacist|
ANSWER: It is very important to monitor your blood pressure especially if you have a diagnosis of hypertension (high blood pressure). How to Check Your Blood Pressure How To Pick A Monitor Choose the type of monitor that's best for you: An automatic arm cuff inflates on its own. This [...]
QUESTION: What if I use more than one inhaler? Which one should I use first?
rhombus2016-04-07T17:13:45-07:00Ask The Pharmacist|
ANSWER: If you use more than one inhaler on a regular basis, it is important to use these inhalers in the proper order. This will maximize the effectiveness of your inhalers. One inhaler relaxes and opens the airways in your lungs. This is your bronchodilator. Another inhaler decreases swelling in [...]
What Is ‘In-Home Medication Coaching’?
KR Admin2016-04-05T14:41:35-07:00Blog, Medication Management|
What is ‘In-Home Medication Coaching’ and why is its success only getting stronger with every patient we meet? The power to help someone get healthier by cleaning up the way they see and work with their meds is nothing short of amazing – here we learn how our unique program [...]