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Explore the latest healthcare news, find ways to save money on prescriptions, and get helpful tips from our pharmacists.

Featured Articles

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Ask Your Pharmacist
Rx FAQ: What should I do if I forget to take my medication?
November 17, 2023
A woman reviews the labels of her supplements and vitamins to check if they could interact with her prescription medication.
Pharmacy 101
Acute or maintenance medications: What’s the difference?
August 25, 2022
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Ask Your Pharmacist
Surprising things your pharmacist can do for you
November 25, 2022

Recently Added

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Ask Your Pharmacist
Solving a patient’s health mystery
September 12, 2023
Two of our pharmacists helped a patient with diabetes figure out what was causing her severe abdominal pain.
A young man uses his inhaler in his kitchen.
Health and Wellness
Understanding the difference between rescue inhalers and controller inhalers
September 03, 2023
You might be surprised to learn that not all inhalers work the same, and certain types of inhalers are better in certain…
An older woman checks her prescription label to see if her medication has expired.
Ask Your Pharmacist
Rx FAQ: Can I take my medication if it’s expired?
August 25, 2023
Our pharmacists often get this question. Here’s why they don’t recommend taking an expired medication.
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Health and Wellness
Your guide to managing your child’s medication at school
August 17, 2023
Sending your child — and their medication — to school doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
A young woman stops on her run outside to catch her breath.
Health and Wellness
Understanding your medication options for treating thyroid disease
August 09, 2023
Thyroid disease is particularly common in women, affecting as many as 1 in 8 in their lifetime.
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News and Updates
Your summer COVID-19 update
August 03, 2023
Simplified vaccine guidance, the end of the public health emergency, and a new combination COVID-19 and flu test.
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Pharmacy 101
What to know when stopping a prescription medication
July 26, 2023
There are numerous instances where your doctor may decide it’s better to discontinue a long-term medication.
A mother sits on her couch feeling overwhelmed as she holds her newborn baby.
Health and Wellness
Understanding postpartum mental health
July 19, 2023
Postpartum depression can seem like the “baby blues” at first, but it is much more serious.
A toddler feeds her father a piece of her croissant.
Ask Your Pharmacist
Rx FAQ: Why do I have to take some medications with food?
July 11, 2023
It’s a simple instruction you’ve probably seen or heard many times. But have you ever wondered why it’s so important to…
A woman with diabetes goes over her kidney function test results with her doctor.
Health and Wellness
If you have diabetes, it’s important to check your kidney function
July 03, 2023
While there are many factors that can cause chronic kidney disease, diabetes is the number one culprit.
Marie Jacinto-Dearing, RPh with Express Scripts® Pharmacy.
Health and Wellness
Checking your blood sugar with a glucose meter
June 26, 2023
Regular blood sugar monitoring is the most important thing you can do to manage diabetes.
Yogini Patel, RPh with Express Scripts® Pharmacy.
Ask Your Pharmacist
Delivering convenience, savings, and support
June 16, 2023
When a patient was struggling to pay for a prescription and stay on track with her medications, Yogini Patel stepped up to…
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