Using Pharmacies...

 

Most of us have had to go to a pharmacy.  I'm in my local drugstore quite often.  Many provide more services than just getting prescriptions filled.  Some provide financial & bill paying options.  More importantly, these places often over vaccinations, assistance in getting meds filled & advice concerning your medications.  

This article is about a move to empower pharmacist to  do even more in regards to testing, prevention & prescribing.  This would be screening for HIV, STIs, hepatitis & potentially other communicable illnesses.  This would allow the pharmacy to provide testing, education, meds such as PEP & PrEP.   

Many people see a pharmacist more often than any other health professional.   They are often have better knowledge of medications & assistance plans than doctors.  The stores generally have more accessible hours & locations.  Expanding the role of the pharmacist could be a huge boost when dealing with these types of illnesses.  It could save a lot of funds that could be spent elsewhere.

Give this a read & look into the services your local drugstore offers.  

Cya...