FAQ:

 Is a pharmacist available to answer clinical questions?
A pharmacist is available during regular business hours to answer any clinical questions or concerns you may have regarding your medications by calling your pharmacy’s toll-free number. If you are experiencing a true medical emergency, we advise you to call 911 immediately. For prescription status or questions about insurance coverage, etc., please call your pharmacy during normal business hours.

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How do I place a prescription order?
Your prescription can be dropped off in person at our pharmacy. Typically, however, your prescriptions will be faxed or sent electronically to us directly by your physician.

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How do I obtain a refill?
For specialty medications, as part of our Patient Management system, one of our technicians will reach out to you directly about a week before you are scheduled to run out of your medication. We will ensure that you are feeling well and are not experiencing any side effects, and we will connect you with a pharmacist if you have any questions. Finally, during the call, we will schedule the refill for you. We can even take care of refilling any non-specialty medications at that time as well.

How do I access medications in case of an emergency or a disaster?
If there is an emergency or a disaster, Valley View Rx Pharmacy will make every effort to ensure that you do not experience an interruption in your medication regimen. If possible, we obtain an override to fill the prescription early if there are anticipated delivery delays. We could arrange to have the medication delivered via a courier service or transfer the prescription to a different pharmacy if either of those would make sure you receive the medication in a timelier manner.

How do I check on the status of my prescription?
You can check on the status of any of your prescriptions filled with (pharmacy name) during normal business hours. Please call the Valley View Rx pharmacy number and one of our technicians will be happy to update you on your prescription's status, including insurance status, shipping status, etc.

What information do I need to know about prescription substitutions?
Please know that if financially beneficial to our patients, Valley View Rx will institute prescription substitutions (unless specifically stated otherwise by a physician).

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If it ever became necessary to transfer a prescription, for example, if I was relocating, how would I accomplish that?
If a transfer situation arises, please call your Valley View Rx pharmacy, and we will work with you to transfer the prescription to a pharmacy that best suits your needs.

What if a medication is not available at Valley View Rx, what do I do?
If there is a medication that Valley View Rx cannot dispense, we will find another pharmacy to which we can transfer it. We will do all we can to streamline that process for you, making it as uncomplicated as possible.

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What do I do if there is a medication recall?
If there is ever a medication recall, Valley View Rx Pharmacy is notified immediately by the FDA and/or the manufacturer. In turn, Valley View Rx Pharmacy will contact you directly to inform you of the recall and determine whether any of the medicine has been taken and what to do if that is the case. You will be instructed not to take the medication if you haven’t. We will send you directions and packaging to return the medication back to Valley View Rx Pharmacy.
 

How do I dispose of my medications?
If your medications are injectables, you should dispose of the needles in the Sharps container that Valley View Rx Pharmacy sent with your initial shipment. Please call your local county government to determine when and how pick-ups are managed.

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What do I do if I experience an adverse reaction?
Please never hesitate to reach out to Valley View Rx Pharmacy at any time if you experience a concerning reaction to your medication. Our pharmacists can help you manage side effects. Depending on the severity of the reaction, you should always call 911.

How do I report concerns? Or if I determine there was an error?
If you have a concern or a grievance, please call your Valley View Rx Pharmacy directly and report the details. Each complaint is investigated and resolved within 10 business days. If you suspect an error, please call Valley View Rx Pharmacy. Each error will be mitigated immediately; for instance, the medication will be replaced if necessary, and you will be guided through the resolution process.