Reducing Salt Intake for Heart Failure
Erin Williams2023-02-23T22:17:05-08:00Blog|
The Cardiac Diet: You may have read that reducing salt intake from food is important for preventing high blood pressure, and kidney disease, but do you know why it is particularly important for people with heart failure? Heart Failure is a medical condition in which the heart cannot fill [...]
Snoring Loudly or Sleeping Soundly?
Erin Williams2023-02-23T22:22:16-08:00Blog|
Ever been in that situation where a partner or family member snores in their sleep? Chances are you have! Almost everyone snores occasionally – whether from being in a certain position or being extremely fatigued. If everyone does it, why is it so bothersome and when does it become a [...]
Rx to OTC Conversions
Erin Williams2023-02-23T22:25:09-08:00Ask The Pharmacist|
Why do Rx to OTC Conversions occur? A prescription medication (Rx) is converted to over-the-counter (OTC) when a common condition being treated is easily identified by patients and the medicine can be safely used by patients without needing to be monitored by a healthcare provider. Product Characteristic Requirements The consumers [...]
Protecting Pets from Parasites
Erin Williams2023-02-25T09:22:17-08:00Ask The Pharmacist|
WHAT ARE COMMON PARASITES THAT CAN INFECT MY PET? Small companion animals, such as cats and dogs, can become infected with external and internal parasites. External parasites live on the outside of your pet's body, biting your pet to obtain nutrients from your pet's blood. Examples of external parasites include: [...]
Laced & Lethal – Public Awareness Campaign
Erin Williams2024-01-29T09:27:41-08:00Blog|
Pharmacists are passionate about the quality and integrity of the medicines we dispense and want to provide the best care to patients. In fact, the pharmacy profession as it is recognized today was created out of a movement to protect the public from adulterated and misbranded medications. We know that the counterfeit medications [...]
Pharmacy Photos: Then & Now
Erin Williams2023-02-25T10:43:01-08:00Blog|
October – American Pharmacists Month Pharmacists Month is a time to recognize pharmacists’ contributions to health care and share the positive impact of our work in our community. This year it has also been a time for reflection on both how far pharmacy has advanced and its future potential [...]