Hy-Vee University Pharmacy

06/17/2016

Hy-Vee welcomes Amicare Pharmacy customers. We will take care of you!

Your records will automatically transfer to our pharmacy on July 13. If you want to have it done sooner, ask us to!

06/17/2016

Don't forget to review your immunizations! Recommended ages:

Shingles (Zostavax): >50 yrs
Pneumonia: >65yrs*
Tdap**: 5-10yrs since last dose
Influenza (flu shot): every year

* there are 2 pneumonia vaccines, ask us which one you need, you will need both!

** tetanus, diptheria, pertussis (whooping cough)

04/29/2016

http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/index.html

The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.

03/25/2016

Need to dispose of meds in the house?

https://www.facebook.com/IABOP/posts/1125842654115409

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has announced another opportunity for consumers to dispose of unneeded and expired prescription drugs during the 11th DEA National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, which will be held April 30, 2016. On this day, from 10 AM to 2 PM, thousands of collection si…

03/23/2016

Heard the Zika virus news?

https://twitter.com/cdcgov/status/712640180163743746

“There is no vaccine to prevent Zika. The best way to prevent is to protect yourself from mosquito bites.”

03/04/2016

http://go.usa.gov/cvGnY

Colorectal cancer is preventable and, if caught early enough, treatable. FDA explains who should get screened and when.

01/20/2016

Refill your prescriptions using your smartphone! Go to Hy-vee.com to setup your account!

12/20/2015

12/18/2015

Hy-Vee Pharmacy now has Pet Meds! Bring your veterinary prescription to us and get great savings on your pet medications!

11/03/2015

Help raise cancer awareness by putting down the razor!

10/18/2015

10/01/2015

Get multiple vaccinations at the same time! If you are in for a flu shot, you might be due for a pneumonia, tetanus, whooping cough, and/or shingles shot as well!

08/05/2015

06/12/2015

June is National Safety Month!

Safety tip:
Write down the poison control number (1-800-222-1222) and keep it next to your home phone. Add it to your cell phone, too.


Also, check out these tips on how to use medicines safely:
http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Drugs/ResourcesForYou/UCM252520.pdf

http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Drugs/ResourcesForYou/UCM252520.pdf

05/23/2015

Have a great Memorial Day weekend everyone and take time to thank veterans!

Our pharmacy will be open 10-4pm on Memorial Day.

02/06/2015

Get your "pneumonia shot" as soon as possible here at Hy-Vee! There are two shots that are recommended, with emphasis on getting Prevnar-13 asap! Stop in today, available on walk-in basis or by appointment.

http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/IDWeek/48066

Efficacy of the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine was persistent.