This article is up to date as of 3/25/2020. As new information becomes available, please reach out to your pharmacy to learn more about the role of these medications for COVID-19. By now, you may have heard about potential treatments for the COVID-19 pandemic. Among these treatments, three medications are making headlines: azithromycin, hydroxychloroquine, and … Continued
In times of uncertainty, one of the best things we can do for ourselves is stick to the basics: good self-care. Consistently taking care of your body is the foundation from which you can build a stronger, healthier immune system. Once you are regularly adhering to the below tips, talk to your pharmacist about adding … Continued
On the morning of Sunday, March 15, 2020, the Sona Pharmacy + Clinic team began working together with our community to make the first drive-thru testing clinic in Western North Carolina possible. This was no small effort; it took selfless acts of service by those both inside and outside of the medical community. The Biltmore … Continued
In light of the recent Coronavirus outbreak, you may find yourself subject to “information overload.” While there are many details about the Coronavirus circulating on the news and internet, we want to be a reliable resource for you. Here at Sona, your health is our priority, and our goal is to provide you with accurate … Continued
Flu season is right around the corner, and the Sona team is busy vaccinating! While we are believers in the importance of getting your flu shot each year, we understand that many of our patients may have concerns. In this blog, we aim to dispel some of the most common myths about influenza and the … Continued
Schedule a one on one appointment to review plans with your Sona Pharmacist! Why Medicare Part D plans change annually. The best plan for you this year may not be the plan you are currently on! Sona Pharmacy is here to help. During Open Enrollment, patients can enroll in a new plan, switch plans, … Continued
Did you know Sona participates in a community pharmacy residency program? In a nutshell, the PGY1 Community Pharmacy Residency (offered through the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy) is an extra year of community pharmacy training for a recently graduated pharmacist. The residents that take part in this program are some of the brightest young pharmacists in … Continued
We are excited to introduce Sona’s new SynMed robot! Our goal is to give our patients the best possible care and the SynMed robot will help us do that. What is the role of the new robot? The robot’s speciality is filling personalized 7 day pill packs with efficiency and accuracy. The robot is … Continued
The big question we all ask ourselves – am I getting enough sleep? The national sleep foundation recommends adults get an average of 7-9 hours of sleep, with no less than 6 hours a night. Teenagers, on the other hand, need upwards of 8-10 hours a night. For many of us, there are just not … Continued
Tell us a little about yourself! Hi, my name is Lauren Minar and I am the Director of Compounding Pharmacy Operations at Sona Compounding. I was raised in Lilburn, Georgia and attended undergrad and pharmacy school at The University of Georgia. Go Dawgs! I moved to Asheville 9 months ago with my two dogs, Wyatt … Continued
Really! Pharmacists are a great resource you can use to improve your health. We recently introduced the ability to book one on one appointments with our clinical pharmacists. Deven Jackson, one of Sona’s top clinical pharmacists, explains how these appointments could help you: Pharmacist Consult: 30 or 60 minutes The one on one … Continued
“I’m too young for hormone replacement, right?” I hear that question all the time. Hormone replacement therapy has evolved from what was once considered something older women take to alleviate symptoms of menopause, to a therapy that can benefit women and men of all ages. Who Can Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Help? Individuals struggling with … Continued
The days are longer, the sun is brighter, and spring is settling into town. With summer right around the corner, we’ve put together our 2019 Guide to Asheville Food + Adventure. CUISINE: 1.) Shrimp & Grits at Sunny Point Café Sunny Point Café is a family owned, independent restaurant serving upscale comfort food. With 1,557 … Continued
Is there really a difference between independent and chain pharmacies? We believe the resounding answer is YES! Consumer Reports recently released a study highlighting the difference between independent and chain pharmacies. What Were the Findings? Customers value personalized care more than anything else in a pharmacy – and that is exactly where independents excelled. “The … Continued
Tell us a little about yourself! I am a native of Manning, SC and graduated from Clemson University…GOOOOOO TIGERS!! I received my pharmacy degree from South Carolina College of Pharmacy in Columbia, and completed my community pharmacy residency with UNC/Moose Pharmacy. I am the youngest of 3 children, and I am a VERY proud uncle … Continued
1.) Manage medication profiles and refill requests for you and your family from one convenient app 2.) Communicate with the Sona Pharmacy staff via two-way text by enabling notifications 3.) Set reminder alerts to take your medications through the app 4.) Alert Sona Pharmacy staff of your arrival by enabling location access 5.) Finally, you could … Continued
The Sona Pharmacy team waited (im)patiently over the past few months to roll out our new mobile app and it’s finally here! To celebrate, we are launching our Sona Pharmacy App Sweepstakes! To enter the contest, simply download the new Sona Pharmacy app: Apple Download and Android Download. (Instructions included here). You will need a Sona Rx number to complete the … Continued
Let’s be honest. When is the first image you think of when you hear someone is a pharmacist? Unfortunately, a lot of people see a person counting pills behind a counter. At Sona, our job is to flip that perception on its head! As a pharmacist, I do much more than verify prescriptions. My day … Continued
2018 was truly a year to remember! Thank you to all of our loyal customers, who are more like family, for continuing to support Sona Pharmacy + Clinic. We would not be here without you! Thank you to the entire Sona team for your commitment to serving our customers each and every day. We are … Continued
You may have recently heard of the FDA recall on a handful of common blood pressure medications. We want to ensure our patients understand this recall. What medications were recalled? On November 27, 2018, Teva Pharmaceuticals issued a voluntary recall of the following: – Amlodipine/Valsartan combination tablets – Amlodipine/Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide combination tablets Please note, only specific … Continued
