When your doctor prescribes medicine to help with your treatment, you usually get the medicine at a pharmacy. You may have your prescriptions filled at a hospital pharmacy during a hospital stay and/or after your discharge. Or you can get medicines from a local pharmacy, which can be an independent business or part of a larger chain. These pharmacies often have other health-related items as well, such as supplements, bandages and durable medical equipment.
Pharmacies may offer additional services to help you understand your medicines and to make taking them easier and safer. Some of these services can include:
To choose a pharmacy that will fit your needs, find out about:
Ask your pharmacist these questions about any new (and current) medicines you take:
Heading home from the hospital soon?
You can opt to have all of your prescriptions and over-the-counter medication orders filled by the Publix Pharmacy and delivered right to your room, so you’ll have everything you need to return home quickly.
The delivery service is free of charge and available Monday through Friday,
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Let your nurse know if you are interested in bedside delivery of your medications. Please have your prescription card and co-pay ready to pay for your medication at the time of delivery. Cash, credit and debit (including FSA) are accepted.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration: www.fda.gov/drugs
MedlinePlus: www.medlineplus.gov
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