Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I transfer a prescription?
A: Just call us with the prescription number and give us the phone number of the store where it was previously filled. Both items are right on the prescription bottle.
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Q: What should I do if I miss a dose of my medication?
A: Take the missed dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and return to your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
Q: How should I store my medications?
A: Most prescriptions should be stored at room temperature in a cool, dry place away from moisture and preferably out of direct sunlight and/or heat. Some prescriptions should be refrigerated. Please ask your pharmacist how best to store your medications.
Q: What are generic drugs?
A: When a company identifies a drug in the laboratory, that company is granted a patent on the drug for a period of 20 years. During the life of the patent, no other manufacturer is allowed to produce or sell the same drug product without the patent-holder's approval, thus eliminating direct price competition. Patent protection allows the original drug company to recoup the money it spent research and marketing, and to make a profit.
After the patent expires, other pharmaceutical manufacturers may develop, test, and market the same drug. These identical products, "generic drugs," contain exact quantities of the same active ingredient in the same dosage form as the innovator's product.
Q: How will I know if my new prescription is safe to take with my current medications?
A: Pharmacists use a state-of-the-art drug interaction computer system to identify and review all potential drug interactions.
