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A pharmacy is a place where prescription medication is prepared and dispensed. A
pharmacist will also give the patient directions on how to use the medication and side effects.
A pharmacy may also sell over the counter medicine for conditions like stomach ache, heartburn, allergies, and colds, as well as basic first-aid supplies like band aids.
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What is a Medical Supplies Provider? |
A medical supplies provider is a facility that sells medically necessary supplies and equipment.
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The medical supplies and equipment available at providers can differ, but they can include:
- Diabetes Supplies and Equipment
- Diabetic Footwear
- Dialysis Equipment & Supplies
- Oxygen
- Nebulizers
- Wheelchairs(Manual and Power)
- Walkers
- Canes
- Crutches
- Patient Lifts & Seat Lift Mechanisms
- Power Operated Vehicles (Or Scooters)
- Respiratory Equipment
- Hospital Beds
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When selecting a pharmacy or medical supplies provider, you should consider the location of the provider, if they have the medication, supplies or equipment you need, and
if they take your insurance.
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Additional Characteristics You Should Consider |
1. Quality –WhereToFindCare.com can help you locate a quality pharmacy or medical supplies
provider by providing you with the WTFC Quality Score.
WhereToFindCare.com asks users to rate their experience at pharmacies and medical
supply providers
nationwide. The WTFC Quality Score is the percentage of people who rated the pharmacy or medical supplies provider on WhereToFindCare.com and said they received quality care. This experience-based satisfaction score cannot be found elsewhere today except by word of mouth.
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2. Recommendations- Word of mouth recommendations are very important. They can tell us whether we can get along with providers on a personal level.
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You can read other people’s experience by going to the pharmacy or medical supplier's
page on WhereToFindCare.com and clicking on the Survey Results tab.
There you see how others rated their experience at the pharmacy or medical
provider,
and any comments made about the provider. Also look for CareStars™. User-nominated CareStars are exceptional caregivers at healthcare centers. CareStars™ comments can give you a sense that the pharmacy or medical supplies provider employs caring individuals that will provide the service you need.
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