Sona Pharmacy officially opens its second retail pharmacy today, Monday, September 9, 2024, at 106 Long Shoals Road, Arden NC 28704, marking a major milestone for this independent, community pharmacy. Sona has been voted the Best Pharmacy in WNC and Asheville since 2020, and the new location is an integral piece of Sona’s mission to … Continued
Schedule a one on one appointment to review plans with your Sona Pharmacist! Why Medicare Part D plans, which are specific pharmacy plans combined with Medicare health 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, … Continued
Ensuring that your medications are safe is our top priority at Sona Pharmacy. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently recalled a common diabetes medication, and we want to ensure our patients understand this recall. On May 28, 2020, the FDA announced that they have requested a voluntary recall of metformin extended-release (ER) formulations … 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
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
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
Have you downloaded the Sona Pharmacy app? The Rx Local app allows you to two-way with Sona pharmacists, touch-ID login, request medication refills, schedule medication reminders, and more. How to Find the New App 1.) Search for “RxLocal” in the app store 2.) Click and install the app shown below 3.) Once you open the app … Continued
Medicare Part D open enrollment starts October 15th (Today!) and continues until December 7th. The Sona team is here to answer your questions and to ensure you choose the best plan for your personal needs! This year, we are rolling out a new service where you can schedule a free 30 minute individual consultation with … Continued
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
As the number of positive flu cases continues to rise, finding Tamiflu® (or generic oseltamivir) has become a real struggle in Western North Carolina. This is especially true for Tamiflu® suspension for younger children who have been diagnosed with the flu. If your pharmacy is out of Tamiflu® suspension, and your child meets the criteria … Continued
What is Shingrix®? Shingrix® is a recently approved vaccination to prevent shingles. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) now recommends Shingrix® as the vaccination of choice for patients looking to get vaccinated against shingles. In October of 2017, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Shingrix® for patients 50 years of age and older who … 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
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
