Invara Pharmacy is located inside our clinic, offering one convenient location for both medical treatment and prescription pick-up. Our pharmacy can provide you with the following services:

● An annual care plan.
● Medication management assessments. 
● Lifestyle consultations for managing your diabetes.
● Smoking cessation methods. 
● Vaccinations/immunizations. 
● Adapting and/or modifying your prescription(s).
● Renewing your prescription(s)
● Providing a prescription in an emergency. 
● Making recommendations for over-the-counter medications

While a pharmacy is a valuable medical resource, it is not a replacement for seeing other healthcare providers, such as your family practitioner or a specialist.

The busyness of a pharmacy will depend on many factors, such as where the pharmacy is located, its hours of operation, the services that are provided, the type of insurance that is accepted, and how many pharmacists are being staffed at one time.

However, the consensus seems to be that Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are the busiest while Monday through Thursday sees a little less traffic. It’s also recommended that you try to avoid going to the pharmacy on the first of the month, if possible, as that’s when many people get paid and it’s also when Medicaid benefits renew.

The high cost of medication in the US means that many people can’t afford it – especially if they don’t have a healthcare plan to help subsidize the cost. If you need a prescription but can’t afford it, there are many financial assistance programs and partnerships that will either completely or partially cover the cost. This includes:

● Independent pharmacy programs.
● Medicaid
● Medicare. 
● Non-profit pharmacies.  
● Partnerships with community health centers. 
● Patient assistance programs (PAPs) 
● State pharmaceutical assistance programs.

If you need financial assistance getting the medication you need, local community centers and not-for-profit health organizations can help point you in the right direction. You can also visit your state’s health and wellness website, or give their customer support line a call, for more information about local support in your area.

While governments regulate how much medications costs in many parts of the world, the US is not one of them. Therefore, pharmaceutical companies can set the prices for the medications they provide. The result of this is high prices, especially for drugs that are new, innovative, and unique.

In addition to this, drug prices can also become elevated as a result of the drug patents pharmaceutical companies hold. By utilizing strategic drug patenting, it prevents other competing companies from making generic drugs that could provide a more affordable alternative. Generic products that violate the terms of the patent are subject to court action.
 
Even with insurance, some medications can still be quite expensive. This is because every health insurance plan has a unique policy when it comes to prescription coverage. This policy can also vary depending on if you applied for insurance with a pre-existing condition, as many insurance companies will not pay for medication if your condition was there before signing on with them. 

If you’re looking for a pharmacy that will work with you, provides exceptional care, and always puts your health at the forefront, visit us at Invara Clinic + Pharmacy. We are open 7-days a week, offer delivery services, and will professionally answer any questions that you may have about your medications. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. 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.