Posted by: Randy Robin
on Jun 26, 2010
Whenever you receive a new prescription medication from a physician, you should ask these questions from the doctor or the pharmacist. If you educate yourself with this information, you will increase your opportunity for success with the new medication.
New Medication Form
Prescription name (trade name)
Generic name (chemical name)
What will the medicine do (for example, decrease blood pressure)?
Why do I need this medicine?
Are there any other medicine or treatment options?
How much does the medicine cost?
Is a generic form of the medicine available and appropriate for me?
Is there a similar medicine that will work almost as well and be less expensive?
Can I start with a prescription for a few days to make sure the medicine agrees with me?
How is the medicine taken (for example, orally [by mouth] or through a skin patch)?
What amount do I take each time (dose in mg)?
How often should it be taken (for example, 3 times a day)? When?
Questions about taking the medicine
Should I take it with or without food?
What should I avoid while taking it (for example, certain foods, activities, other medicines, or alcohol)?
Yes there can be interactions, (it is not ok to take it with these...)
No, (it is ok to take it with these)
If yes, what might occur?
What are the common side effects (those that do not usually cause problems)?
What side effects should I report if I experience them?
What do I do if I miss a dose?
How long will I need to take this medicine (days, weeks, months)?
How will I know that the medicine is helping?
What is the next step if this medicine doesn't work?
Will it interact with other medicines I am currently taking or other medical conditions?
Posted by: Randy Robin
on Jun 19, 2010
Compounding Your Health hosted pharmacy students and a representative from the University of Houston on the 19th of June @ 11AM. Trey Crandall from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy and Jonathan Trzupek a pharmacy student from Purdue University College of Pharmacy discussed top ten reasons to be a pharmacist, entrance requirements, necessary abilities and requirements. We were joined by Dr. Andrea L. Smesny, MPH, PharmD, RPh who is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the University of Houston. If you have questions about pharmacy school, you may want to call any of these Universities and they will help you get started.
University of Houston – College of Pharmacy
University of Houston – College of Pharmacy
141 Sciences & Research Bldg 2
4800 Calhoun
Houston, TX 77204-5000
713-743-1262
Posted by: Randy Robin
on Jun 12, 2010
Compounding Your Health will host 3 pharmacy students and a representative from the University of Houston on the 19th of June @ 11AM. We will have Trey Crandall (PNG) and Brian Butler (NED), both from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. Jonathan Trzupek (IND) a pharmacy student from Purdue University College of Pharmacy will be on the show as well. Jonathan is currently doing an internship at Better Living Medical. We will be joined by Dr. Andrea L. Smesny, MPH, PharmD, RPh who is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the University of Houston. We will be talking about pharmacy School and the educational process. If you know of some high school student, or college student trying to find their way, if they are good in science and math, please tell them about this show. Remember, you can listen live via the website you are now at.
Posted by: Randy Robin
on May 01, 2010
Hello Southeast Texas,
Randy Robin and Lee Melton made a decision to move Compounding Your Health. The NEW time will be 11AM to 12NN every Saturday morning. We hope this is convenient to you and enables you to listen and benefit from the show.
