Sona Pharmacy: Best Pharmacy in Asheville and WNC 2021 was yet another hard year due to the ongoing pandemic. Our team worked tirelessly to provide the care that patients and the community needed, from their prescription needs to vaccinations to being a listening ear. Despite the difficulties, we did have some very joyful moments … Continued
World Food Day: October 16 World Food Day was founded by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 1945. Since that time, we celebrate the ways that communities come together to distribute, grow, and protect food sources. A core focus of World Food Day is around “food security”, meaning the availability of … Continued
As your community pharmacy, we’re committed to providing you with the most up-to-date and reliable information regarding COVID vaccination availability and distribution. Please see our current list of COVID-19 vaccination frequently asked questions below. We will continue to update this list as new questions emerge. Please sign up for our email notifications to receive COVID-19 … Continued
Today (December 1st) is World AIDS Day, the first-ever global health day. Started in 1988 and observed each year since, organizations and individuals across the world bring attention to the HIV epidemic, endeavor to increase HIV awareness and knowledge, speak out against HIV stigma, and call for an increased response to move toward Ending the HIV … Continued
The development of a COVID-19 vaccine is something we have had our eyes on since the beginning. There are a few COVID vaccines that will be available nationwide, however, there are some important things we want you to remember about the vaccination process. Will Sona Pharmacy have the COVID vaccine? We anticipate being involved in … Continued
As a pharmacist, it’s my job to educate patients on healthy lifestyles including diet and exercise habits that are consistent with minimizing future health risks. That being said, many times strict diets or fads can end up causing harmful weight swings and make it harder to stay on track. Therefore, when someone falls off the … Continued
When you think about the role of a pharmacist in your healthcare, the first thing that comes to mind is probably someone that dispenses and offers counseling on your prescription medications. But did you know that pharmacists can do much more than just fill your prescriptions? What other services can my community pharmacist provide? Immunizations: … Continued
“Is Sona a chain pharmacy?” No. We are an independently owned and operated community pharmacy with one location in Asheville and a satellite location in Hendersonville. “Oh, that’s great! What’s the difference between Sona and a big-box chain pharmacy?” Well, I’m glad you asked… Health care needs to be accessible. On your time, on your … 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
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
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