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Ask Your Pharmacist
Rx FAQ: What should I do if I forget to take my medication?
November 17, 2023
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Pharmacy 101
Acute or maintenance medications: What’s the difference?
August 25, 2022
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Ask Your Pharmacist
Surprising things your pharmacist can do for you
November 25, 2022

Recently Added

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Health and Wellness
The dangers of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) — and what you can do about it
July 23, 2024
Most people don’t notice when their blood sugar goes up or down. But if it gets too low, it can be dangerous, especially if you…
A young woman takes a pill with a glass of water from her bed.
Health and Wellness
Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill (Paxlovid) and medication interactions
July 08, 2024
Paxlovid® is one of the most effective treatments available to prevent severe COVID-19. But the FDA-authorized antiviral may be…
A man checks his blood pressure using a blood pressure cuff.
Health and Wellness
What to expect when starting blood pressure medication for the first time
June 27, 2024
Recently prescribed medication to treat high blood pressure? Here’s what you can expect and what you should know.
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Pharmacy 101
Keeping you safe: A guide to identifying reputable online pharmacies
June 20, 2024
With the proliferation of online pharmacies, distinguishing between legitimate pharmacies and potentially unsafe ones can be…
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Pharmacy 101
The dangers of mixing medication and alcohol
June 14, 2024
Knowing how alcohol interacts with medications can help you avoid serious health complications.
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Health and Wellness
Understanding peripheral arterial disease
June 04, 2024
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common, yet often overlooked, circulatory condition that affects more than 12 million…
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Ask Your Pharmacist
Rx FAQ: What are “as-needed” medications?
May 13, 2024
Unlike long-term maintenance medications, as-needed medications should be stopped as soon as symptoms go away.
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Ask Your Pharmacist
5 ways to “spring clean” your health
April 29, 2024
It’s the time of year that we tend to clean out our closets, declutter our drawers, and tidy up our homes. But why stop…
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Pharmacy 101
Navigating over-the-counter pain relief: Tylenol (acetaminophen) vs. Advil (ibuprofen)
April 19, 2024
What’s the difference between Tylenol® and Advil®? And when should you take one over the other?
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Health and Wellness
Understanding prediabetes: Simple steps to help prevent type 2 diabetes
April 08, 2024
Prediabetes serves as a warning sign. If you ignore the warning, you may have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes in…
Illustration of a doctor and patient discussing generic medication alternatives to save costs.
Pharmacy 101
Should I switch to a generic medication?
March 27, 2024
Wondering if a generic medication is right for you? Here are the questions you should be asking your doctor or pharmacist.
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Health and Wellness
These medications may unintentionally raise your blood pressure
March 12, 2024
More than 100 million U.S. adults have high blood pressure, but many don’t realize that medications can play a contributing…
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