Clear, practical pharmacy education from Preferred Pharmacy about medications, prescription management, insurance, medication organization, and everyday pharmacy questions.
Can you take over-the-counter medicine with prescription medication? Learn about common OTC drug interactions, medicines that need extra caution, and when to ask a pharmacist.
Think you're having an allergic reaction to medication? Learn the warning signs, how quickly reactions can develop, and when to seek emergency care or medical advice.
Think your medication may be causing side effects? Learn which symptoms need urgent attention, what to check, and when to contact your pharmacist or prescriber.
Missed a dose of your medication? Learn what to check before taking it late, why missed-dose instructions vary, and when to ask your pharmacist or prescriber.
Feeling better and wondering if you can stop taking your medication? Learn why stopping some medicines suddenly can be risky and when to talk to your pharmacist or prescriber.
Accidentally took your medication twice? Learn what to do right away, when to call Poison Control, and how to prevent another dosing mistake.
Learn what happens when you transfer a prescription to another pharmacy, including how the transfer process works, what information is needed, and what happens to your prescription and remaining refills.
Learn what happens to your remaining refills when you transfer a prescription to another pharmacy, including how refills move with the prescription and what happens at your old and new pharmacies.
Learn why a prescription transfer may take longer than expected, what can cause delays, and what you can do if your transfer is still pending.