How can I get information on medication from McQuade's pharmacy after hours?
McQuade's pharmacy is not open 24 hours. We would be more than happy to answer any of your questions when we re-open. If your medication question is of an urgent nature, please contact your local health care provider or hospital emergency room. If this is a medical emergency, contact 911.

Can you tell me if my prescription is ready for pick-up?
You may call McQuade's Pharmacy to see if your prescription is ready for pick up.

I didn't receive an information pamphlet with my prescription, how can I get one?
Please contact the pharmacy and they can reprint any medication information pamphlets that you would like.

How much will my prescription cost if I am paying cash? If I have insurance?
You will need to visit the pharmacy to check on prices. Insurance co-pays vary per plan and we will need to see your insurance card to complete transaction. We currently offer many generic medications for $4.00/month and $9.95/3 months. Please check with the pharmacist for more details.

How do I transfer my prescription to McQuade's Pharmacy?
Contact the branch of McQuade's pharmacy where you would like to have the prescription transferred. The pharmacist will collect the necessary information and complete the prescription transfer. It is important to note that not all prescriptions may be transferable. The pharmacist will assist with any questions you may have.

Does McQuade's pharmacy carry a particular product?
McQuade's pharmacy will special order most items. For a check on inventory information, please call the pharmacy or stop in. Not all information can be given over the phone.

Can I get my diabetes supplies filled under my Medicare card?
Medicare Part B will cover 80% of the cost of diabetes supplies (blood glucose monitors, test strips, lancing devices, and lancets) for patients with diabetes once you have met your deductible. Simply take your Medicare card and a prescription from your physician to the McQuade's pharmacy and our pharmacists will process the necessary paperwork.

Is it possible to obtain a print out of my medications for the past year(s)?
Contact McQuade's pharmacy to request a copy of your prescription history. The pharmacist can print your profile and mail it to the address we have in your pharmacy record, or have it ready for you to pick up at your earliest convenience.

I am feeling better; can I stop taking my antibiotic?
You should always continue to take your antibiotic until the entire prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days. If you stop the medication too early, it may results in a relapse of the infection.

What is the difference between a brand and a generic medication?
When a new medication is brought to market, the manufacturer assigns it a brand name, which is different from its "chemical" name. At some point the patent of the product will expire [patent life varies depending on the time interval from initial discovery to approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)], at that time other companies are free to manufacture generic versions of the product. The FDA mandates that all generic medication must meet all the requirements the FDA requires of the brand name drug. Both CT and RI require generic substitution unless the physician mandates that the brand name product is medically necessary.