CBD Products are becoming more widely available in retail stores throughout Washington State. There are many theoretical uses for CBD products, but it is difficult to know if they work for these different purposes. Additionally, as CBD comes from Cannabis plants, there is significant concern over the legality of the [...]

Question: What should I use for my nasal/ sinus congestion? What are the differences between my options? Answer: Great question! Congestion is the general term for feeling stuffy due to inflammation and excess mucus and fluids lining the air passages of the nose.  Congestion can occur from bacteria and/or viruses, [...]

Accessing naloxone (Narcan®), a life-saving opioid reversal agent, is becoming easier.  Patients can now access naloxone without a prescription from any pharmacy in Washington State due to the establishment of a standing order by the State Health Officer Kathy Lofy as of 8/28/19 that increases patient medication access to this [...]

Question: What are copay cards? Copay cards function as drug discount coupons available for specific brand name medications with higher copays that help substantially reduce the out of pocket expenses patients must pay per fill. Only those who have a private insurance plan are eligible to use copay cards.1 This [...]

Many people have found themselves in the following situation… You arrive to your local pharmacy after a long-awaited visit to your doctor’s office regarding a health condition you have been battling for years. Amazingly your doctor shared that there is a new drug released into the market that can treat [...]