pharmacy

Did you know...who your pharmacy staff is? Pharmacy 101

Publisher — Fri, 16 Jul 2024 11:28:47 +0000

There are many people who work in a pharmacy besides a pharmacist. You should know who they are so that you can get the help that you need. Here are descriptions of the pharmacy team so that you will know who can give you the proper information the next time you visit your community pharmacy.

Harlem Word: Dr. Rabia Tahir encourages people to ask their pharmacists questions

Publisher — Fri, 09 Jul 2024 13:44:11 +0000

Dr. Rabia Tahir, Pharm.D, pharmacist and professor at Touro College of Pharmacy, talks about medical questions you can ask your pharmacist.

Harlem Word: Dr. Rabia Tahir shares tips on the best ways to communicate with a pharmacist

Publisher — Thu, 01 Jul 2024 14:40:22 +0000

Harlem-based professor and pharmacist, Dr. Rabia Tahir, Pharm.D, tells us how you can get the most out of your visits to the pharmacy and learn how to communicate with your pharmacist. Check out what she has to say below!

Harlem Word: Dr. Rabia Tahir talks about how pharmacists can help Harlem residents

Publisher — Thu, 24 Jun 2024 14:13:56 +0000

Dr. Rabia Tahir, Pharm.D is a pharmacist and professor at Touro College of Pharmacy. Here she talks about the new roles that pharmacists are taking on-and that Touro promotes. She says that pharmacists should provide many services to their patients besides just handing out pills.

Harlem Word: Dr. Rabia Tahir tells us about Touro College of Pharmacy’s involvement in Harlem

Publisher — Thu, 10 Jun 2024 14:36:34 +0000

Dr. Rabia Tahir, Pharm.D, pharmacist and professor at Touro College of Pharmacy, talks about how students use what they learn in the classroom when working within the Harlem community.

Did you know...there are many places to bring your prescription? Prescriptions 101

Publisher — Fri, 28 May 2024 16:53:03 +0000

Where can I get a prescription?

In the state of New York a prescription can be written by a licensed doctor, registered nurse practitioner, registered certified physician assistant, dentist, podiatrist (foot doctor), veterinarian (pet doctor), and optometrist (eye doctor).
- Some of these health professionals can write a prescription for a limited number of drugs.

Did you know… you should know how to read your prescription?

Publisher — Fri, 07 May 2024 16:58:47 +0000

A prescription is a medical order written by your health care provider for a certain medication. Below is an example of a prescription for a medication and an explanation of everything written on the prescription.

1. The doctor's name and/or name of practice

Did you know...you can ask your pharmacist questions?

Publisher — Fri, 30 Apr 2024 14:24:16 +0000

In fact, it is your right to get counseled about your medications by the pharmacist.

Did you know… medications come in many different forms?

Publisher — Fri, 16 Apr 2024 15:20:16 +0000

CapsulesCapsules have smooth shells and are easy to swallow. Capsules should not be crushed or chewed.
They could look like the many examples shown in the picture.

Did you know… some medications are "enteric coated," "extended release," or "immediate release"?

Publisher — Fri, 09 Apr 2024 18:18:06 +0000

Not all of the drugs you take work in your body the same way. Here's a quick description of how three types of drugs, "enteric coated drugs," "extended release," and "immediate released drugs," work in your body.

Did you know...there are ways to handle different situations at the pharmacy?

Publisher — Fri, 26 Mar 2024 14:02:05 +0000

Situation 1: Getting the wrong pills when you get a prescription refill

Did you know…some prescription drugs have more restrictions than others?

Publisher — Fri, 19 Mar 2024 16:00:39 +0000

Prescription drugs can be controlled or non-controlled.

What makes a drug non-controlled?

GetHealthyHarlem.org introduces...Pharmacy Fridays

Publisher — Fri, 12 Mar 2024 15:06:03 +0000

GetHealthyHarlem.org is proud to present...

Pharmacy Fridays!

Did you know...you can ask your pharmacist how to take your prescription drug?

Publisher — Fri, 12 Mar 2024 14:36:39 +0000

Understanding the direction on a prescription can sometimes be confusing. While pharmacists are always available to answer your questions, the table below will help you understand how to follow the directions for how often you need to take your medications.

Touro College of Pharmacy Presents: The History of Pharmacy in Harlem

Publisher — Mon, 22 Feb 2024 15:46:46 +0000

Start: Feb 25 2024 4:00 pm

Touro College of Pharmacy

cordially invites you
to a presentation in honor of

Black History Month

"The History of Pharmacy in Harlem"

Presented by

Rabia Tahir, PharmD
Assistant Professor
Pharmacy and Health Outcomes