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
Summer is officially here! It’s time to get outside and enjoy the beauty of Western North Carolina. To celebrate, we are launching our Sona Pharmacy App Sweepstakes – Round 2! To enter the contest, simply download the Sona Pharmacy app: Apple Download and Android Download. (Instructions included here). You will need a Sona Rx number to complete the … 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
WHY IS APRIL 27TH AN IMPORTANT DAY? Exposing of unused or expired medications is one of the most important actions you can take to help keep drugs out of the wrong hands! Western North Carolina, like much of the country, has been drastically impacted by the opioid epidemic. If you would like to learn about … 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
