Chateau Drug Blog

Your pharmacist can be an important member of your health care team. He or she is a knowledgeable resource on many aspects of medicine therapy and can provide valuable advice regarding such things as timing your medications to work better, common side effects, and more. So take the time to discuss any concerns you may have. Here are 11 questions to help get the conversation started. What is the dosage of the medicine? Are there other special dosing instructions I should be aw

Ask your doctor: "Is a generic available for this medication?" You mean I can ask my doctor about the medication I am taking? Yes! You aren’t questioning the doctor, you are just being an advocate for your health and your wallet! With a few exceptions, many generic medications are just as effective as the brand name. If a generic is available, you may be able to get it for as little as $4 if paying with cash. "Can I get a 90 day supply?" If you know you will be on a medicatio