Ask The Pharmacist

You will need to contact your local HomeTown Pharmacy for pricing information.

Contact the HomeTown Pharmacy where you would like to have the prescription transferred. The pharmacist will collect the necessary information and complete the prescription transfer.

You will need to contact your local HomeTown Pharmacy for inventory information. If the product is not in stock, the pharmacist may be able to place a special order.

Medicare Part B will cover 80% of the cost of diabetes supplies (blood glucose monitors, test strips, lancing devices, lancets, control solution, and replacement batteries) for patients with diabetes once you have met your deductible. Simply take your Medicare card and a prescription from your physician to HomeTown Pharmacy and our pharmacists will process the necessary paperwork.

Continue to take your antibiotic until the entire prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a relapse of the infection.

When a new product is introduced to the market, the manufacturer assigns it a brand or trade name, different from its “chemical” name. Once the patent rights to the product expire (patent life varies depending on the time interval from initial discovery to approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)), other companies are free to manufacture generic versions of the product provided they meet all the requirements the FDA requires of the brand name drug. Generic drugs are regulated by the FDA just like the brand name drug and must meet the same stringent standards to ensure safety and efficacy for their intended uses. Most states require generic substitution by law, unless otherwise specified by the patient or physician. Please consult with your HomeTown Pharmacist concerning the substitution laws.

Unfortunately, we do not have access to insurance plan information. Please contact your insurance company directly for assistance or check with your local HomeTown Pharmacy. The insurance company should be able to provide you with a list of participating pharmacies in your area or your local HomeTown pharmacist will likely be familiar with the plan. (The phone number for the insurance company should be listed on the back of your insurance card.)

Alzheimer’s disease has climbed the ranks to become the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. Patients are often concerned with the diagnosis, not just for themselves but for the potential burden on their loved ones as caregivers. So, what can you do to try and prevent it? The most convincing evidence we have to date provides insight into several key prevention factors. Moderate aerobic exercise for 30 minutes, 3–4 days a week, can help prevent the development of the disease or slow its progression. Sleeping 7–8 hours a night has been linked to greater amyloid clearance from the brain. Eating a Mediterranean diet that consists of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fish and olive oil, moderate amounts of poultry and little to no red meat can be beneficial. Even partially sticking to this diet has shown to be of benefit for those who cannot quite adjust to a whole lifestyle change. Other connections are being researched as risk factors for development, with some positive results to note. Although more data is needed to draw conclusions for dementia, the definitive benefit in the prevention of other disease states makes their possible overlap an additional benefit to your overall health outlook. These things include not smoking, having a reduced waist line (not just a lower body mass index), maintaining good oral hygiene, keeping blood pressure under control and staying mentally and socially active. The views and opinions expressed above are those of the author and do not necessarily represent that of AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation. The content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, prescribe or treat any health condition and should not be used as a substitute for consulting with your health professional.

Common questions to ask your healthcare provider.

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