Most people probably think of their doctor to improve their overall health, but they don't automatically think of their pharmacist, which means they are missing out on an abundance of knowledge to improve their health. Think about it, your pharmacist is the most accessible member of your healthcare team. They can often see the bigger picture when it comes to your health.

Here are just a few ways that your pharmacist can partner with you to improve your health:

Manage your medications to ensure you are taking them as prescribed

Your pharmacist can provide counseling to ensure you take the correct mix of medications on the appropriate times and days. Your pharmacist comes up with creative solutions to help you remember to take your medications, like utilizing our RxLocal App or having a one-on-one medication consultation session to set up your weekly medication regimen

Collaborate with your provider when you experience unpleasant side effects, to identify alternative medications

Your pharmacist is a drug expert, so when you have concerns about a medication's unpleasant side effects, your pharmacist is able to consult with your doctor on your behalf and recommend an alternative that would be a better fit for you

Working with your insurance carrier to approve your specialty medications

Think of your pharmacist as the liaison between your doctor and your insurance company. Your pharmacist provides all the necessary information needed to process Prior Authorizations promptly, to prevent delay in getting you started on your specialty medication.

Providing guidance on best over the counter products to utilize

It can be overwhelming to choose the best product for you or your family for common colds, allergies, heart, & brain health. Your pharmacist can advise the best products to use based on your symptoms and also to ensure the product doesn't interact with any of your current medications.

Customize your child's medications to enhance their flavor

Your pharmacist knows that the taste of medications is one of the most critical factors that will influence whether your little one takes their prescribed medication. The pharmacist will determine the best flavor enhancing agent to add to your child's oral medication, so that your child can get back to being healthy. Ask your St. Hope Pharmacist about FlavorRx, to make medicine-time easier for your and your little ones.