We’re not out of the woods yet! In my last blog post, I covered how to protect yourself from the summer sun while still enjoying the outdoors. Now let’s discuss some more summer dangers: poison ivy and mosquito bites. If you’re going to be outside this summer, you may come in contact with one, or … Continued
If you’ve ever experienced a non-emergency illness, you probably faced these three options: Wait 24 hours for your primary doctor to fit you in Visit the local urgent care Or make a trip to the emergency room You also likely had to wait 20-60 minutes in whichever waiting room you chose, only to spend about … Continued
What should people know about you? My name is Deven Jackson. I am from the small town of Rydal, Georgia and the eldest of three boys. I graduated from the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy in 2017 and am thrilled to be a part of the UNC community-based pharmacy residency program. During my time … Continued
School is out and summer is officially upon us! While it is easy to get caught up making plans to be outside all day, sun protection is one piece of preparation you must remember. One in every five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. Read these tips to help protect yourself and your … Continued
What is Compounding? The definition of compounding in its purest form is: the art and science of preparing personalized medications for patients. At Sona Compounding, we blend the science of pharmacy, with the art of preparing the perfect product, for each individual’s unique needs. We understand that a one size fits all approach is not always … Continued
Lack of Sleep Equals Lack of Functionality The Division of Sleep Medicine at the Harvard Medical School concluded that the detrimental effects of sleep deprivation on your mood, ability to focus, and access to higher-level brain functions can last for days. In fact, the negative effects of sleep deprivation are so great that a study … Continued
Trying to figure out the proper way to dispose of your old medications? Sona Pharmacy is dedicated to helping protect our water systems from pollution, and our communities from drug diversion. Drug diversion is defined as the transfer of legally prescribed controlled substances from the person to whom they were originally prescribed, to someone who will … 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. To begin the conversation, let’s change how we talk about … Continued
Is it PMS or Perimenopause? Despite the fact that an estimated 35 million women are going through perimenopause, the medical community often fails to recognize what’s going on. Walk into to your doctor’s office with complaints of anxiety and mood swings and you’re likely to walk out with a prescription for an antidepressant. Got hot … Continued
It may seem odd that I, a male, chose to write this blog post on breast cancer awareness. After all, while it is possible for men to have breast cancer, we are about 100 times less likely to have it compared to women. I decided to write this post while, of all things, watching football … Continued
In a recent survey conducted by ADP, nearly 70 percent of employers say they are “very concerned” or “extremely concerned” about the rising cost of benefits. If you share this concern, you may be wondering what options you have to control these costs. For many employers, the answer is a self-funded insurance plan. I know … Continued
Navigating the Medicare system can be confusing and difficult, especially when it comes to choosing a new Part D plan. Medicare Part D refers to the optional prescription drug coverage that individuals sign up for each year. Signing up for a Part D plan can be overwhelming. However, we at Sona Pharmacy are here to … Continued
I have a headache, which over the counter medicine should I choose? I have high blood pressure, is there something I can take over the counter to help? I had a heart attack and my doctor recommends I take an aspirin, which one should I take? I twisted my ankle and it is swollen, what … Continued
