Parkwood Street RD Pharmacy

04/28/2022

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04/07/2022

12/01/2021

walk-ins welcome but scheduling appointments saves your time. Thank you

10/15/2021

06/12/2014

When the patent for a brand name medication nears expiration, other manufacturers can apply to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for permission to create and sell generic versions of the drug.

06/10/2014

Many universities require prospective pharmacists to take the PCAT, or Pharmacy Colleges Admission Test, to be admitted to school and take on a complex, six-year program.

06/05/2014

Have you ever wondered why old fashioned American drugstores had soda fountains? It all began when druggists mixed medications with soda or fountain drinks as a tasty way of dispensing medicine - when pharmacist Jacob Baur created carbon dioxide tanks the official soda fountains were born.

06/03/2014

Have you checked your home lately for any expired over-the-counter and prescription medications? A recent survey found that over 40% of U.S. households have expired over-the-counter and prescription medications in their cupboards, cabinets, and drawers.

05/29/2014

Prescription (or legend) drugs are considered potentially harmful if not used under the supervision of a licensed health care professional. Controlled (or scheduled) drugs are prescription drugs that have additional controls placed on them.

05/27/2014

As more people experience insomnia, drug manufacturers have stepped up and created many different types of medications to help Americans sleep better at night. The two main types of sleeping drugs are benzodiazepines and barbiturates, both of which have a sedative effect.

05/22/2014

Have you ever heard of drugstore show globes? In the late 1800s to mid 1900s, pharmacists would hang large beautiful glass globes, filled with colored water, to attract customers and to identify their store as a pharmacy.

05/20/2014

The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act was passed in 1938 by Congress. This act, along with a number of later amendments, set up the classification of medications as prescription or non-prescription.

05/15/2014

According to the Centers for Disease Control, 10 percent of Americans older than 65 will develop Alzheimer's disease. After the age of 85, up to half of all people may have Alzheimer's.

05/13/2014

Have you ever wondered how time release capsules or tablets work? Coatings on tablets, ingredients in the tablets and the capsules, and the cover on the capsules are created to work with your stomach acids to 'time' the delivery of the medication.

05/08/2014

Pepsi, a type of soda that many Americans enjoy, was developed by Caleb Bradham, a pharmacist from New Bern, North Carolina. Originally named Brad's Drink, Pepsi's advertising said it was exhilarating, invigorating, and aid[ed] digestion.

05/06/2014

Your pharmacist can provide you with a wide range of helpful information about your medication, such as possible side effects or what you should do if you miss a dose. Your pharmacist will also alert you to foods, drinks, or activities that should be avoided.

05/01/2014

Have you ever swallowed a pill, and then experienced a sensation like the pill was stuck in your chest? Next time, try sipping a cup of warm tea mixed with a dollop of honey right after taking a pill - to help the medicine go down.