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Ask Your Pharmacist
Rx FAQ: What should I do if I forget to take my medication?
November 17, 2023
A woman reviews the labels of her supplements and vitamins to check if they could interact with her prescription medication.
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
6 things to know when starting blood thinners
January 22, 2024
Starting blood thinners is a significant medical decision that comes with serious risks, so it’s important to be…
A new mother sweetly cuddles with her newborn baby.
Health and Wellness
What medications are safe for breastfeeding moms?
January 17, 2024
Breastfeeding has significant benefits for babies and for their moms. But what if you need to take a medication while you’re…
A young woman looks at her pack of birth control pills while lying on the couch at home.
Health and Wellness
Birth control and your medications
January 12, 2024
There are certain medications and herbal supplements that can make hormonal birth control less effective.
Isaac Wiegman, a registered pharmacist with Express Scripts® Pharmacy
Ask Your Pharmacist
Finding alternative medications to help patients save money
January 04, 2024
Registered pharmacist Isaac Wiegman helped a patient and his wife save more than $1,700 a year on their medications.
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Ask Your Pharmacist
6 New Year’s resolutions your pharmacist wants you to make (and keep)
December 26, 2023
Here are some New Year’s resolutions our pharmacists suggest you make to help you feel healthier and happier in the coming…
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Health and Wellness
Understanding your treatment options if you have osteoporosis
December 22, 2023
In addition to taking medication, there are several alternative treatments and lifestyle modifications that can help manage…
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News and Updates
Learn more about your health condition with new educational videos
December 14, 2023
When you log in to your account, you may see a pop-up letting you know that new videos are available for you to watch.
: A young woman and her mother look over a list of her mother’s medications together.
Pharmacy 101
Tips for caregivers managing medication
November 28, 2023
When it comes to taking care of family members or loved ones, caregivers have a lot to juggle.
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News and Updates
New vaccines bring hope for this year’s RSV season
November 03, 2023
The FDA approved the first ever vaccines for prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
A man grabs his chest in pain while experiencing symptoms of heartburn.
Health and Wellness
Need heartburn relief? Here are your medication options.
October 26, 2023
Here are medication options — both prescription and over-the-counter — that can help give you the heartburn relief you need.
A young woman using a continuous glucose meter checks her blood sugar on an app.
Health and Wellness
Continuous glucose monitors: What are they and how can they help better manage diabetes?
October 20, 2023
If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, one of the most important aspects of managing your condition is monitoring your blood…
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Pharmacy 101
Pharmacy technicians: An essential part of Express Scripts® Pharmacy
October 05, 2023
At Express Scripts® Pharmacy, our pharmacy technicians span three areas of focus: front-end pharmacy needs, fulfillment, and…
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