We now offer a selection of gift items, and new items are being added daily.  We are featuring Oregon Rain Soaps and Lotions – made in Oregon with natural ingredients and a little Oregon Rain.  We also have a selection of  gifts from Sisters Drug and Gift store.

Come check out the new store!

Most insurance plans cover flu vaccinations, so remember to bring your insurance cards to your appointment if you want us to bill your insurance.

Wear a short sleeve shirt to your appointment.

Anyone 15 years old or older can get a flu vaccination.

If you don’t have insurance, our flu vaccinations cost $25.

Our flu vaccine includes both the seasonal flu virus and H1N1 this year.

Support your local pharmacy and call today to reserve your appointment

We know your time is valuable, so we’re excited about this new program and the benefit it provides to our customers.  Fewer trips to the pharmacy means that you have more time for other things. 

We’re more than happy to answer any questions that you you may have and discuss any concerns.   Please let us know if you are interested in this program.  For more information please ask for JoBeth and Cindy!

How are the symptoms of a heart attack different in women from men?

            The classic symptom in both women and men of a potential heart attack is some type of pain or pressure in the chest.  It’s not always severe, particularly in women, and other symptoms which seem unrelated to chest pain may actually be more prevalent in women than men experiencing a heart attack.  These symptoms include:

• Jaw pain, or pain radiating in the neck, shoulder or upper back
• Abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting
• Shortness of breath
• Sweating
• Unusual fatigue
• Lightheadedness, or dizziness

The symptoms of heart attach in women can be more subtle than the crushing chest pain we normally associate with heart attacks.  This might be because smaller arteries are often involved in women’s heart attacks, as well as the larger arteries supplying blood to the heart muscle.  Unfortunately, many women try to ignore these symptoms and delay seeking treatment damaging the heart more.  If you think you may be having a heart attack, call for emergency help immediately, by calling 911.  Don’t drive yourself to the emergency room. 

 Heart disease is only something older women should worry about, right?

      Wrong.  While it is true that women under 65 are less likely to die of heart disease than of other causes, heart disease is still the 2^nd or 3^rd cause of death in women 25 – 64. 

Women can do a lot to manage their heart disease risk at any age.

      A family history of heart disease, high cholesterol, and obesity affect both women and men contributing to the development of heart disease.  You may have heard of metabolic syndrome (fat around the abdomen, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high triglycerides) which is also an important risk factor for the development of heart disease in women.  Other risk factors include mental stress, smoking, and low estrogen levels after menopause.  Depression is more common in women than men, and it increases the risk of heart disease 2-3 times compared with those who aren’t depressed.

      Moderate exercise such as walking at a brisk pace for 30-60 minutes most days of the week is a great way to reduce your heart disease risk factors.  If you only have 10-15 minutes to walk you will still see some benefit.  Losing just 10-15 pounds can help lower your blood pressure and help prevent diabetes which should also reduce your risk of heart disease.  There are other small changes you can make to increase your physical activity through out the day.  Try taking the stairs instead of the elevator, walk or bicycle to work, eat a diet low in saturated fat, cholesterol and salt, these small changes can add up to a more healthy heart.

Does taking a daily aspirin help women the same way it helps men prevent heart disease and stroke?

      Ultimately this is a discussion every woman should have with their doctor, because everyone is different.  But, according to the American Heart Association guidelines, most women may benefit from a daily aspirin in preventing stroke and heart attacks, however, women may be at a higher risk of bleeding if taking a daily aspirin too.  Your doctor can discuss the risk and benefits with you based on your individual medical history and risk factors.

      All women need to consider that they may be affected by heart disease.  But by becoming aware of the risks and symptoms women with heart disease face, as well as exercising and making heart healthy diet choices, women can help protect their heart.

To provide a safe method to dispose of unwanted medications, the Deschutes County Sherriff’s office and Bend Police Department have a program where you can bring your unwanted prescription and OTC medications to their office or substations during regular business hours (Monday through Friday 8am – 5pm) for proper disposal.  You will need to call ahead so an officer or deputy will be available to accept the medications and document the information needed for destruction.  The following is a list of the office locations and their phone numbers. 

Bend Police Department     555 NE 15th Street, Bend, OR      (541) 322-2960

Main Sheriff’s Office     63333 W. Highway 20, Bend, OR            (541) 388-6655

Sisters Substation         703 N. Larch Street, Sisters, OR             (541) 549-2302

La Pine Substation        51340 Highway 97, La Pine, OR              (541) 536-1758

Terrebonne Substation   8154 11^th Street, Terrebonne, OR            (541) 923-8270

The federal government has also produced guidelines on proper disposal of prescription drugs if you live in an area without a collection program.  See the following website for details:  www.WhiteHouseDrugPolicy.gov.      

Protect yourself! Even empty prescription bottles can pose a problem.  Please remember when you throw away your empty prescription bottles to be sure that all personal information has been removed.  Remove your name and the prescription number from all of your empty prescription bottles to prevent someone else from using that information to steal your identity or try to fill a prescription in your name.  Medical identity theft can be prevented following these simple guidelines.  Use a black permanent marker to cover your name and prescription number, or use duct tape to cover the prescription number and name, or scratch off the name and prescription number.  Sometimes a label can be removed completely, too.

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” – John Fitzgerald Kennedy

We are a local pharmacy that has been helping our customers in Central Oregon since 1970. Our pharmacy has a nostalgic feel and offers great customer service and a wonderful, knowledgeable staff.

We offer services that may not find at other pharmacies such as:

* Quick prescription processing

*  Diabetic supplies billed through insurance

* Ostomy supplies

* Canes, crutches, braces

* Wound care products

* Vitamins and supplements

* Nursing home and foster care home services

* Bubble-packed prescriptions

* Drive Thru Window

*  Deliveries in the local Bend area

If there is an item you need that you can’t seem to find, try checking with us. If we don’t have it, we can usually order it for you and most items arrive be the next afternoon.

For your convenience, we have a drive-thru, and we can deliver to your home for a small fee if you live in the local Bend area.

Most insurance billed prescriptions cost the same no matter where you fill your prescription. So why wait in long lines if you can get your prescription filled faster in a friendly environment?

Our pharmacists would be happy to spend a few extra minutes discussing your medications and helping you with your questions.

We take pride in our pharmacy, and we try hard to deliver the best service while putting you and your family’s needs first. So stop on by and support your local pharmacy!