Common Questions to Ask the Pharmacist

When your child is sick, you probably have a list of questions for the doctor to help you provide the best care. Do you also have a list of questions for the pharmacist? 

Pharmacists can provide a wealth of information to help you care for your child. Be sure to inform the pharmacist of any pertinent information such as allergies and current medications. This will help the pharmacist protect against possible interactions.  Common questions for the pharmacist are:

• Does the medication need to be refrigerated?

• Should the medication be given with food?

• Can the pills be cut in half or crushed and mixed into foods?

• Will herbal remedies or over the counter medicines affect the prescription?

• Are there any special precautions to be taken such as avoiding sunlight?

• What should I do if a dose is skipped?

• Is there a best time of day to give the medicine?

• Are there any foods to be avoided while taking the medicine?

• What are the possible side effects and what can be done to relieve them?

• When should I contact the doctor if I do not see improvement?

The pharmacists at Echo Pharmacy are always happy to answer questions and provide support. Our staff receives continuing education to ensure we are always up to date with drug therapy.  At our hometown pharmacy, our staff is always available and will treat you with respect and privacy. Come down and get to know us!

Our Certified Diabetes Educator is Here to Help!

Echo Pharmacy is not your typical pharmacy. We are proud to offer a hometown feel and do all that we can to support our patients. To that end, we have a Certified Diabetes Educator on staff to help manage your diabetes most effectively.

A certified diabetes educator has extensive knowledge and experience in diabetes management, pre-diabetes, and diabetes prevention. By having a certified diabetes educator on staff, Echo Pharmacy provides education and support to those affected by diabetes and helps the patient manage their condition. 

Our certified diabetes educator can help devise individualized behavioral and treatment goals. Exercise routines and nutrition plans can be discussed. Choices can be made about which blood glucose meters to utilize and the patient can be educated on the best way to test. 

Echo Pharmacy's certified diabetes educator is on hand to answer all questions. Patients will find the support they need to feel confident in the choices they make. 

If you have any questions about diabetes, diabetes management, or our certified diabetes educator, please call us at 631-642-8175.