What is “Deprescribing?” Does this mean my healthcare provider wants me to stop my medication?
Question: What is “Deprescribing?” Why does my healthcare provider want me to stop by medication? When you think of a pharmacist, what first comes to mind? Is it learning about a new medication? Is it asking for advice about which over-the-counter medicine you should use? You may be surprised when [...]
What is Sarcopenia?
Aging - we all do it. And, unfortunately, as we age our biology changes. This may include weakened eyesight, decreased hearing abilities and a general loss of muscle mass. Fortunately, not all aging symptoms are inevitable. Though commonly found in adults over 65 accelerated muscle loss diagnosed as sarcopenia, may [...]
PrEP services at your local pharmacy
BETA(blog.org) recently reported from the 2017 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) conference held in Seattle, WA. Our very own, Elyse Tung, PharmD BCACP (Director of Clinical Services: Pharmacy at the Polyclinic) shared our “One-Step PrEP” model to the worldwide audience. Learn more about our Collaborative Drug Therapy Agreement (CDTA) and how our [...]
Alternative Ways to Give Your Cat Medicine
"Pet owners are total “scaredy cats” when it comes to giving their feline friends medication. As a pharmacist who specializes in veterinary compounding, I talk to worried clients with sick cats every day. And I get your fears! You want to ensure your beloved cat gets the best treatment possible, [...]
Get Ready For Flu Season [Video]
We wish we could enjoy Summer all year around, but as the seasons change and Fall approaches, we need to get prepared for flu season - visit your local pharmacist or swing by our Polyclinic location (904 7th Ave Suite 103 Seattle) and our pharmacy team will hook you up. https://youtu.be/VZ2BThq3_8I [...]
Virginia Mason and Kelley-Ross Transitions of Care Success [Video]
We love our partners, and Virginia Mason Medical Center is no exception. We invited Anne Casey, FAACVPR: Administrative Director Heart Institute, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Transplant, to chat more about our partnership and the HUGE successes we have seen to date. https://youtu.be/PVmTwbTXd1Q
The Future of Pharmacy
We were recently invited to be part of a great conversation at Seattle Rotary 4. The presentation was on the 'Future Of Pharmacy' and included: Dr. Jeff Rochon (WSPA CEO), Dr. Jenny Bacci (UW School of Pharmacy Assistant Professor), Dr. Amanda Bishop (Virginia Mason Medical Center Practice Coordinator), Prof. Don [...]
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