Have you ever visited the pharmacy to pick up your refill and noticed that the pills look different than last time? There are several reasons why this may happen, and it is not something that should concern you. When a company develops a new drug, they can apply for [...]

As the days grow shorter and colder in Seattle, we often hear the same questions: “What vitamin D product is the best?”, “How much vitamin D should I take?”, “Do I even need more vitamin D?” These are valid questions, especially when our northern climate does not give enough [...]

FAQs about birth control What medications interact with my birth control? Because there are so many birth control options and so many other medications, it isn’t possible to list all of them. To be safe, let your doctor and pharmacist know about all of the medications you take, even [...]

  What is a spacer?   A spacer is a tube-shaped device that attaches to your inhaler to help deliver medication to your lungs. Think about a spacer as an accessory for your inhaler.  Should I use a spacer with all inhalers?   No, the spacer only helps with certain inhalers [...]

Do you think that you might have come down with something, but not sure if you should be concerned? We all have those moments where we worry about a new tickle in our throat or we start sneezing and wonder if it could be something more than allergies. The [...]

Type 2 diabetes is a condition where your body does not make enough insulin or becomes resistant to it, allowing your blood sugar (glucose) levels to become too high. Insulin is a hormone that helps your body use or store sugar, starches, and other food for energy. Without enough [...]