Why Does My Medication Look Different?
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 [...]
A Helpful Guide to Vitamin D Supplements: How to Choose the Best Option for You
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 [...]
Navigating the Never-Ending Options for Contraception: A Pharmacist’s Guide to Long-Term Contraception
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 [...]
Breathe Easier with a Spacer
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 [...]
How do I know if I have COVID, a cold, the flu, or allergies?
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 [...]
I have recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), what does that mean?
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 [...]
COPD: What Inhaler Is Best For Me?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of progressive lung diseases, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD accounts for most of the deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases, the sixth leading cause of death in the United States in 2021. Inhalers are the mainstay treatment for COPD and [...]
New Early Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment: Leqembi® (lecanemab)
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain disorder that damages memory and thinking skills. It can eventually make it difficult to perform simple tasks. In its final stage, people with Alzheimer’s disease may be unable to talk with family members or know what is going on around them. It is [...]
New Breakthrough in Hepatitis C Point of Care Testing
On June 27, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted marketing authorization to Cepheid for the Xpert HCV VL Fingerstick test. This is the first hepatitis C virus (HCV) test that can be used to diagnose in the point-of-care setting. This means that people can be tested [...]
Why is There a Concern with NSAID Use and Heart Failure?
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are one of two types of over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers available in the United States when you have aches, pains, and inflammation. NSAIDs are commonly used with 30 million users worldwide daily. The two most commonly used NSAIDs OTC are ibuprofen (Advil) and [...]
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