The designation demonstrates the highest level of commitment to quality healthcare Asheville, NC – Sona Specialty Pharmacy is proud to announce that it has earned URAC accreditation in Specialty Pharmacy. URAC is the independent leader in promoting healthcare quality through accreditation, certification and measurement. By achieving this status, Sona Specialty Pharmacy has demonstrated a comprehensive … Continued
What are Beta Blockers? Beta blockers are a class of medication used to treat a variety of heart and blood pressure conditions including: heart failure, high blood pressure, angina, atrial fibrillation, and others. Beta blockers are prescribed for these conditions because they regulate the receptors that control heart rate. Decreasing your heart rate in these … Continued
The Sona Access Program is a service that provides personalized assistance for managing difficult medication regimens. The goal of the program is to help patients take the correct medications at the right time to improve their health. Although it sounds simple, the value that the Sona Access program provides to caregivers is immeasurable. Below are … Continued
Tell us a little about yourself! Hi, my name is Aaron Davis and I am a pharmacist here at Sona. I grew up in Ellenboro, NC. Both of my parents were school teachers and we lived on an Angus cattle farm. I’ve always enjoyed being outdoors whether it was working on the farm, camping, or … 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 … Continued
This is our favorite question people ask about Sona! If we had to put it in a few words, Sona’s model is built around ensuring our customers have a better experience. The Customer Experience Our guiding principle is to build personal relationships with customers to better their health. When you walk into the store, you’ll … Continued
The world is taking notice of a secret we’ve known for years: Asheville is one of the greatest places in the world to explore. Whether it’s experiencing a sunset on the Blue Ridge Parkway, or sampling every item at Curate, Asheville has enough food and adventure to last a lifetime. The next time you’re in … Continued
It’s hard to believe July is here! As the weather continues to heat up and you venture outside, check out Sona Pharmacist Marybeth Isley’s advice on how to avoid summer trouble: How to Identify The Trouble Plants of Summer Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are all extremely common here in WNC. Whether you … Continued
Tell us about yourself! Hi there! My name is Jenny McAllister and I am a pharmacist at Sona Pharmacy + Clinic. Originally from Raleigh, I moved to Asheville almost a year ago with my husband, Rob, and two dogs, a greyhound and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. We love the area and enjoy spending our … Continued
Tell us about yourself! My name is Deven Jackson and I am a clinical pharmacist with Sona Pharmacy + Clinic. I was born and raised in Georgia, but have been living in Asheville for one year. I received my doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of Georgia. I am a fan of sports (Go Dawgs and … Continued
