Naloxone – Increased Access with Standing Order Announcement for Washington State
Katie Mahan2023-02-25T11:15:19-08:00Ask The Pharmacist|
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 [...]
So, I hear you take copay cards…
Katie Mahan2023-02-25T11:44:31-08:00Ask The Pharmacist|
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 [...]
Why are some medications still so expensive despite having insurance coverage?
Katie Mahan2023-02-25T11:45:27-08:00Ask The Pharmacist|
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 [...]
Medication Lockbox
Katie Mahan2023-02-25T12:35:56-08:00Ask The Pharmacist|
Medication Lockboxes; Consider One For Your HomeWhat is a medication lockbox?A medication lockbox is a secure and locked container to store your medications in your house. This helps to ensure your medications are only accessible to you by keeping your medications safe from use by others and keeps others safe [...]
CBD Oil: Leading patients to safe use in the community
Katie Mahan2023-02-25T12:39:07-08:00Ask The Pharmacist|
Cannabidiol (CBD) has recently transitioned from an avant-garde medicinal alternative to a panacea-like magical elixir. Today, it is commonly found in products like skin oils, face creams, dog treats, and pharmaceuticals and has slowly gained endorsements from popular medical personalities like Dr. Sanjay Gupta. CBD has been used to treat [...]
Going from “ouch!” to “phew!” – Tips for surviving self-injections
Katie Mahan2023-02-25T12:43:28-08:00Ask The Pharmacist|
Getting poked by a needle is not one of life’s most enjoyable experiences. Whether it’s a flu shot, a blood draw, or even an accidental prick while sewing, most people experience anxiety whenever needles are involved. This innate anxiety helps us to avoid getting accidentally poked, but it can also [...]
Factors to Keep in Mind When Considering Weight-Loss Surgery
Katie Mahan2023-03-02T22:13:55-08:00Ask The Pharmacist|
QUESTION: I’m considering getting weight-loss (bariatric) surgery. Will this have any effect on my medications? ANSWER: There are many types of weight-loss surgery out there, all of which will help you lose weight in different ways. While each procedure is different, they all have a similar effect on your medications. [...]
How to Give Ear Drops to Kids
Katie Mahan2023-03-02T22:14:29-08:00Ask The Pharmacist|
DID YOU KNOW that children are much more likely to suffer ear infections than adults? That’s because their Eustachian tubes, the tubes that connect the middle ear to the back of the nose, are smaller and more level/horizontal than in adults. This makes it harder for fluids to drain out, [...]
Pharmacists Make the Medicine Go Down: Spoonfuls of Tips and Tricks on Administering Medicines to Children
Katie Mahan2023-03-02T22:15:40-08:00Ask The Pharmacist|
QUESTION: I find it difficult to give my child medicine, what tips do you have for this? ANSWER: I remember being a child and having to drink that awful tasting medicine. Fear filled my chest and tears rolled down my face as that thick, chalky fluid took its sweet time [...]
A Quick Guide to Pain Relief for the Aging Patient
Katie Mahan2023-03-02T22:19:49-08:00Ask The Pharmacist|
QUESTION: I wake up in the morning and can’t help but notice aches and pains. I feel like I don’t need to make a doctor appointment just yet, but the pain distracts me from enjoying my day. Then when I arrive at the pharmacy to purchase an over-the counter pain [...]