FAQ

Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions page;

Please contact us if you don’t see the answers to your questions. We are here to help you and are always happy to answer any questions.

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For the purpose of identifying and evaluating any potential drug interactions, our pharmacists use a cutting-edge computer system. Our pharmacists can now give patients the most recent information on drug interactions thanks to this system, which also warns them of any possible side effects. If there are any important interactions, we will let your doctor know.

Please let us know about every medication you are currently taking, including prescription, over-the-counter, herbal, and dietary supplements. That way, when you get a new prescription, we can be certain to find any possible drug interactions.

You will be notified by phone if the process of resolving a drug interaction causes a significant delay in filling your prescription.

If the reaction seems serious or life-threatening — for example, if you have wheezing, tightness in the chest, fever, itching, bad cough, blue skin colour, fits, or swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat — contact your nearest emergency room or call 911.

If it seems less threatening, a pharmacist would need to speak to you directly to offer the best course of action and to update your customers profile if necessary to avoid future reactions. Call the number printed on your prescription bottle.

When you remember to take a dose, do so right away. Skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule if the next dose is almost due. Never take two doses at once or additional doses.

The month and year of the expiration date will be printed in large print in the upper right-hand corner of the label of every prescription filled by Pinecrest Pharmacy. This date is either one year from the date the pharmacy filled the prescription, whichever comes first, or the date the manufacturer provided to us at the time the medication was produced. According to the label, it is good until the end of the month.

The majority of prescription drugs should be kept at room temperature, away from moisture, and ideally out of the sun, the heat, or both. The bathroom medicine cabinet is not the ideal location for medications. The stability of the medication may be impacted by moisture and temperature, which means it might not last as long as it would if it were properly stored. Refrigerating some prescriptions is advised. How should I store my medications? Ask your pharmacist.

Keep medications secure and out of children’s and animals’ reach. Never mix various medications in one container. Unless someone is in charge of managing the dispensing of medications via cassettes or pillboxes, keep each medication in its own unique bottle.

It is important to pay attention to the labels and instructions for each medication and to make sure that you understand how much of each medication needs to be taken, how frequently, and when.

Even after you start to feel better, antibiotics continue to eradicate bacteria that cause infection. The bacteria that are still in your system can change if you stop taking them too soon (before your pills are finished), making them less susceptible to the medication. The original infection may occasionally come back due to the growth of these bacteria. It may be necessary to use a different, more powerful antibiotic to treat this relapse because the bacteria may have developed a resistance to the one you were taking at first.

Viruses cause colds and antibiotics are generally not effective against viruses. The best medicine for colds is still rest, plenty of fluids, and, if you need symptom relief, over-the-counter cold products. If you do not feel better within 10 days, please notify your physician’s office.

Some prescription and OTC medications can make you drowsy. This can lead to issues with balance. Dosing schedules are important when trying to avoid daytime drowsiness caused by certain. It is always best to check with your doctor or pharmacist before using any medication, especially when adding an OTC medication, which may not be part of your medical record.

Yes, a dosing schedule is important. Every medication has a specific dosing schedule—once a day, three times a day, etc. You should try to take each medication at the prescribed time every day for the most beneficial effect of that medication.

Yes, a pharmacist in his or her professional judgment may refuse to fill a prescription.

Yes, a pharmacist in his or her professional judgment may refuse to fill a prescription.

We fill almost all non-sterile compounds, including:

  • Hormone therapy for women and men, including bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (bHRT)
  • Topical anesthetics and medications for pain management
  • Dermatological compound
  • Adrenal dysfunction and thyroid support
  • Veterinary care

Please contact Pinecrest Pharmacy by calling the number that appears on your prescription label.

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