Brad Melson, PharmD, is the General Manager for Sona Pharmacy in Asheville, NC. Melson received his doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (2009). Prior to joining Sona Pharmacy in 2012, Melson was a Pharmacy Manager for Rite Aid in Western NC. In addition to Melson’s role as Pharmacy Manager, he oversees the pharmacy operations for both community pharmacies in Asheville and Hendersonville, which also includes software implementation, specialty pharmacy services, adherence programs, clinical services, and business development projects. Melson was also actively involved in the conception and building design of Sona Pharmacy. He is a preceptor for advanced community experiential rotations UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. Melson is a member of National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA).
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
1. Lower your expectations. The team at the store is likely overworked and understaffed. Many good people have become jaded working the corporate grind. The quest for maximizing profits and chasing metrics can leave employees with little time for patients. Expect the customer service level to fall somewhere between AT&T®/DirecTV® and the airline industry. 2. Listen … Continued
What is Prevagen®? Prevagen® is a brain health supplement clinically shown to help with mild memory problems associated with aging.* The active ingredient in Prevagen®, apoaequorin, was originally discovered in jellyfish. Apoaequorin is patented by Quincy Bioscience, a biotech company based in Madison, Wisconsin, for use in a variety of products to support cognitive function. … Continued
Cough, cold, and flu season is upon us! Even healthy people are susceptible to the flu, and it can be serious. Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine, unless it is contraindicated due to severe allergic reaction or previous adverse reaction to a vaccination. Protect yourself, your coworkers, and your loved ones … Continued
Did you know that Sona Pharmacy can synchronize all of your maintenance medications to be filled on the same day each month? This allows you to receive one monthly delivery (or pick up once per month) from the pharmacy and keep all of your medications together! If you have any new medications prescribed during the … Continued
The annual Medicare Part D open enrollment period can be a stressful time for seniors and caregivers trying to pick the best prescription drug plan available. Sona Pharmacy has invested in technology and special training for our pharmacists to guide you through this process. It is important to remember that every eligible Medicare member has … Continued
1. It’s Free Sona delivers prescription and over-the-counter medications for free to your home or office within a 45-minute drive of Asheville. All you have to do is put a credit card on file or pay the driver at the time of delivery with cash, check, or credit card to cover the cost of your … Continued
Hear from Brad Melson, a Pharmacist and the General Manager of Sona Pharmacy, about what makes Sona so unique: I spent 8 years in chain pharmacies as a clerk, technician, intern, pharmacist, and pharmacy manager. I made the switch to independently owned and operated Blue Ridge Pharmacy (now called Sona) in 2012. The difference was … Continued
Ahhh summertime! The wonderful time of year to be outside—it’s pool season, beach season, vacation season. The sun hangs a little higher in the sky, stays out to play a little longer and its sweet rays travel down to the earth to warm us up and keep us outside. But beware, those sweet rays are … Continued
The team at Sona Pharmacy is passionate about working with families to help them take care of each other. Senior care can be a large and complicated ecosystem, and WNC is no different. As Asheville’s population continues to grow, more and more residents need resources to help them manage their care and the care of their … Continued
The History: In 2005, pharmacists Todd Tamplin and Dean Clayton purchased a community pharmacy on Tunnel Road in Asheville, North Carolina, with the intention of creating a customer-service focused community pharmacy for their community. A cozy and intimate space, the pharmacist was the first person customers saw when they walked in the door. Patients appreciated … Continued
