We're Here to Help

As you may already know, our knowledgeable pharmacists are accessible daily (weekdays 7 am to 9 pm and weekends 9 am to 7 pm) and you can just call or drop by during our extended hours to discuss your particular situation and questions with them. We thought it might also be useful to let you know about some of our other services, in case they may be helpful for you or a loved one.

Pill Pack -- do we do it too?

PillPack is an online pharmacy that sorts your medications into packages that are labelled with the day and time they should be opened and taken. They deliver your box of medications on a monthly basis to your front door, without requiring your signature, so if you're not home, it will be left outside. Since they also deliver on Saturdays when most workplaces are closed, they don't recommend using an office address. The deliveries are generally based on prescriptions three weeks prior.

Do we do PillPack?   Not exactly because we do it better -- we provide personalized blister packaging (pictured above) AND we put customer service, professionalism, and accessibility into it.  As a local business, we have an interest in your welfare, and our relationship with you means that our professionalism is underscored by a better knowledge of you, your lifestyle, and your health history. For example:

• If an allergy situation arises and you want to know immediately what OTC (over-the-counter) products don't have potential interactions with your prescription medications, you can discuss this in person with our pharmacists while looking at the various OTC options on the shelf. We're also available on the phone and deliver for free within the Little Rock area.
• If your medications need to be kept cold, you're better off having them delivered for free on the same day the prescription is filled locally, which we do. 
  
• If your medications need to change, we work with your prescriber and make the change immediately, getting you your new medications, often within the same day.
• For extra or expired medications that you don't need, we now also have a new Rx Drug Drop box to safely dispose of them!  Learn more about it below.

Our prices are competitive, so if you're considering using PillPack, talk with us to discuss the best option for you.

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Are you getting full use of your Healthcare Spending Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA) benefit?

The CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Securities Act, passed in March 2020) allows patients with HSA or FSA to use their pre-tax savings for purchasing OTC products.

• OTC medications include products used to self treat conditions such as the common cold, allergies, or body pain. Previously, a prescription was needed for HSA or FSA to cover these costs.
• Now, FSA/HSA holders can use their debit cards when buying eligible products.
• Menstrual or feminine care products are now recognized as eligible expenses. This includes pads, tampons, cups, and other period care items.
• This policy change applies to eligible products purchased since January 1, 2020, so if you still have the receipts, you'll want to submit your claims to your FSA/HSA administrator.

Contact your healthcare plan administrator to confirm the eligibility of specific products and additional benefits under your specific plan.

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Should You Get a Flu Shot?

While there has been speculation in the news that flu infections will be lower this year, the flu shot is still recommended, in particular because some flu symptoms are similar to COVID-19 symptoms. 

We'd appreciate if you could call us to set a time for a flu shot, but you're also welcome to just drop by without an appointment.

*NEW* You can now dispose of expired or unwanted medications in our store!

We are now a drop-off site, thanks to: 
   

• UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences   
• Arkansas Drug Director's Office, Arkansas Drug Take Back
• American Security Cabinets
• Arkansas Department of Human Services

Please take a look at the list of accepted and unaccepted items above and remove your personal information off the labels.

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Medicare Enrollment -- Part D

For those of you who have or are considering going on Original Medicare and need a Part D plan to cover prescription drugs, we can provide you with information to make a more informed choice.  The Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Period is from October 15 to December 7 this year.

We can take your current list of prescription medications and determine the top three (or more if you wish) Part D plans specifically for you or a loved one.  This is a free service -- just ask us about it!

References and Resources:

• Consumer Healthcare Products Association on FSA/HSA changes: http://overthecountervalue.org/taxfreeotc/
• PillPack: https://www.pillpack.com/
• CDC (Center for Disease Control) on the 2020-2021 flu season: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/season/faq-flu-season-2020-2021.htm