There are many conveniences and benefits that come from having a regular pharmacy. One of the biggest benefits is having a family pharmacy that you know and that knows you in return. It’s important to have a pharmacy team that is aware of your health needs and the medicines you take so that they can guide you towards taking your prescription properly, advise you on potential side effects, and address any health issues that may be occurring as a result of your medication.

Your pharmacist may also provide additional health-management services such as support with weight management, blood pressure monitoring, smoking cessation, and diabetes management.

In addition, using a single pharmacy, especially one that is part of your primary care facility, means that your medical/prescription records are readily available and accessible.

The purpose of a pharmacy is to safely provide and dispense medications to those who need them. In addition, pharmacies also develop and manage drug distribution systems that provide their consumers with easy access to the medications they need while also ensuring drug safety and compliance.

A pharmacist, which is a healthcare professional specifically trained to work in a pharmacy, is able to professionally and accurately handle, store, prepare, and distribute medications in a safe, professional, and ethical manner. They play an essential role in instructing patients about how to use or administer their medications and also serve as the final line of defense when it comes to ensuring that dosages are correct and won’t have harmful drug interactions with any other medications the patient is taking.

The main purpose of a pharmacist is to:

● Advise patients on over-the-counter medications that would best alleviate their symptoms.
● Advise other healthcare professionals about how to safely and effectively use the medications they’re prescribing.
● Advise patients about how to take their prescribed medicines and any side effects that may occur.
● Answer any questions the patient may have about their medications.
● Assess the quality of medicines before they are delivered to patients.
● Ensure that the prescribed medication is suitable for the individual.
● Ensure that the supply and dosage of the medication fall within the legal limit.
● Ensure the quality and proper dose of medicines supplied to patients.
● Provide health management services to patients (smoking cessation, blood pressure measurement, etc.)
● Supervise the production and preparation of medicines.

Pharmacy plays a crucial role in the healthcare system, supporting and sustaining clinical services, reviewing medications for safety and quality, and providing important drug information to patients so they know what to expect. The pharmacy also supports healthcare by:

● Analyzing prescriptions and monitoring them for any adverse drug reactions.
● Ensuring that the patient takes their dosages as prescribed, through the appropriate method of administration, and understands any side effects that may occur.
● Ensuring the highest level of care when it comes to patients, including collecting comprehensive information about the patient’s drug history to ensure safe usage.
● Guiding patients towards the right over-the-counter medications to best suit symptoms from a minor ailment.
● Informing health care professionals and the public about medicines, especially medications that are new to the market.
● Preparing and doing small-scale manufacturing of certain medicines.
● Processing prescriptions and verifying the legality, safety, and correctness of the prescription order.
● Promoting health management services as well as methods of substance cessation.
● Providing valuable insight when it comes to traditional and alternative medicine.

At Invararx Pharmacy+Clinic, our pharmaceutical team will ensure that you receive the appropriate medication and that you understand it fully before taking it home. Experience exceptional knowledge and experience that is conveniently available 7 days a week. Contact us if you would like more information, or book online if you would like to schedule an online appointment at our clinic. We are conveniently located at 31111 U.S. Rte 2, Sultan, WA 98294. We serve patients from Sultan, WA, Monroe WA, Startup WA, Gold Bar WA, Woods Creek WA, and surrounding areas.