Did you know that your pharmacist can play an important role in helping you manage your health? It’s true. Named among the most trusted professionals, pharmacists are also among the most accessible.
“People usually call us first if they have questions after they start a medication,” says Jim Melekos, RPh, of LifeStream Pharmacy in the Health and Wellness Center by Doylestown Hospital in Warrington. “We’re able to answer their questions or direct them back to their physician, if necessary. As pharmacists, we’re experts in medication use – both prescription and over the- counter – and we’re completely accessible, either by phone or in person at the pharmacy.” Some pharmacies, like LifeStream, also offer medical devices, with pharmacists on-site to instruct patients in their proper use.
Recently, pharmacists have used their expertise to help customers who are age 65+ with Medicare Part D insurance choices. “That whole issue can be very confusing for people,” says Melekos, “but we’ve been able to help many of our customers make a choice that’s right for them.”
In an age of Internet-based medical information and impersonal mail order services, your local pharmacist offers something that never goes out of style: total accessibility, personal service, expert knowledge, and a commitment to helping you manage your health. All excellent reasons to get to know your pharmacist!
LifeStream Pharmacy is located at 847 Easton Road, Warrington, PA 18976. 215-491-0999.
Keeping track of your medicines can save your life
With the Doylestown Hospital Medication Tracker, you can keep track of all your medications in one convenient place. Using the tracker can also help prevent medication errors when you provide your doctor and pharmacist with upto- date information.
To receive the Doylestown Hospital Medication Tracker, call 215-345- 2009 or visit www.dh.org, click on Guide to Patients, then click on Medication Tracker for an online version.
