As more disease-specific treatments emerge on the pharmaceutical scene, specialty medications continue to be one of the fastest-growing areas of drug therapy. In fact, many specialty medications have now been developed that do not require sole prescribing by a certain kind of specialist. While once seen as almost impossible to obtain for patients, the widespread … Continued
Our Pharmacist Manager, Scott Henson, shares an in-depth look at the best ways to treat poison ivy: TREATMENT OF POISON IVY DERMATITIS Summertime is now in full swing in Western North Carolina and a welcome time it is after an unusual spring season enduring COVID-19 lockdown. Like many other folks, I decided to take on … 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
A new over-the-counter medication is now available at Sona Pharmacy! However, it may not seem new to you. Voltaren gel, or diclofenac sodium 1%, has been available as a prescription product in America since 2007. Recently, the FDA has approved it for use over-the-counter. Voltaren is currently approved for the temporary relief of arthritis pain. … Continued
Anyone who has rheumatoid arthritis (RA) knows that it can be a pain! (Literally). There are different stages of rheumatoid arthritis and many different treatment options; however, when your RA advances to moderate or severe, oftentimes only certain medications will give adequate symptom control. Many of the medications that provide symptom control for moderate to … Continued
The News: On April 1, 2020 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced their request for all over-the-counter and prescription ranitidine products to be removed from the market. Background: Since the summer of 2019, the FDA has been conducting an ongoing investigation of ranitidine products due to the presence of a chemical impurity. Ranitidine (also … 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. Who Can Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Help? Individuals struggling with … 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
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
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
One of my passions as a pharmacist is educating patients about the importance of vaccinations and answering their questions to make sure they are well informed and can make the best decision for themselves and their family members. So, I wanted to help answer some of the most common questions about the flu vaccine for … Continued