Articles about pharmacy
State pharmacy switch sparks wave of drug denials, appeals and disruption By Jenny Peterson Mary Wise, a pharmacist and owner of Herold’s Pharmacy serving Charleston and West Ashley, says the Jan. 1 switch in the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) contract for more than 550,000 state employees and retirees has caused major disruption for patients. That … Read more
The holidays often bring us joy, laughter and fond memories – and the height of flu season as well. Ushered in by fall and not releasing its hold until spring, many people are susceptible to viruses such as COVID, influenza and the respiratory syncytial virus, more commonly referred to as RSV. Though COVID-19 has seemingly … Read more
If your medical insurance isn’t doing a good job of covering the cost or co-pays for generic prescriptions, The Pharmacy Club in Charleston might be a better option for everything from Vitamin D to antacids to high blood pressure medicine. Because it has no contracts with insurance companies, The Pharmacy Club not only provides lower-than-insurance-cost … Read more
Sweetgrass Pharmacy & Compounding in Mount Pleasant is not your everyday pharmacy. Filling a prescription there or perusing their complete line of specialty vitamins, proteins and over-the-counter medications is an experience – and not just a shopping one. Dr. Cynthia Reich, owner and pharmacist in charge at Sweetgrass Pharmacy & Compounding, places the needs of […]
What’s in your medicine cabinet? Whether you’re single and living solo or married with a few kids, there are probably a few over-the-counter drugs in your bathroom or pantry for a variety of different ailments ranging from sinus congestion to muscle aches. Over-the-counter drugs are quite popular, and sales continue to soar in the United […]
Do you ever have difficulty organizing the medications you or someone you care for has to take, often several times each day? Have you ever found yourself confused about which medications should be taken and when? And have you ever made a mistake in doling out pills for yourself or someone for whom you are […]