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About the Pharmacy The Regional Cancer Center Pharmacy dispenses medications frequently prescribed by the physicians at the Center as well as nutritional supplements. Chemotherapy drugs administered during an office visit are prepared and dispensed by the registered pharmacist. These drugs are billed directly to insurance carriers whenever possible. The on-site pharmacy enables patients to obtain some of their prescriptions while at the Center receiving treatment or seeing the doctor, thus minimizing extra trips to outside pharmacies to purchase required medication. A computerized patient profile system assists the pharmacist in detecting possible duplication or interaction of medications. The pharmacist and the physicians work together to coordinate the most appropriate medications. The pharmacist is available to discuss with the patient and family any aspect of drug therapy including how a medication works, possible side effects and drug interactions. The pharmacy is located just inside the east entrance of the building and near the chemotherapy waiting area. The pharmacy also carries over-the-counter medications commonly used by our patients. You may want to stop by and see the selection prior to purchasing medications outside the Center. The pharmacy also sells nutritional supplements such as Ensure and Ensure Plus. These formulas are sold at a reduced cost to our patients. Most medications for home use cannot be billed to your medical insurance. However, The Regional Cancer Center pharmacy does participate in a number of prescription plans including PACE, PA Medical Assistance, PAID, Caremark, PCS, NPA and EMC. For any questions, please call 838-0475. |
