With the hot summer months bearing down on us, it is important to talk about how excessive temperatures can affect our mood. The correlation between summer heat and behavioral health has been well documented the last several decades. In the general population, the higher temperatures make people cranky, agitated, and depressed. In people with behavioral …
MediPharm Pharmacies has been a supporter of mental health awareness and treatment for decades. We have worked with thousands of patients over the years, helping them manage their behavioral health. In that time, we have taken extra precautions to help patients manage the symptoms of schizophrenia. Many misconceptions still surround this disorder and often make …
Post Traumatic Stress, under various names like, shell shock or combat fatigue has been part of the human experience since the dawn of time. While it is most often associated with military members that have fought in combat, it can manifest from almost any traumatic experience. As an example, victims of violent crimes or being …
As we come to the end of May, and the end of what is recognized as Mental Health Month, Medipharm Pharmacy encourages you to take the time to reflect on the month. The COVID pandemic caused a huge shift in people’s lives when they suddenly found themselves isolated. Working from home and staying in to …
MediPharm Pharmacy has been working in the behavioral health community for decades. In that time we have worked hard to develop community partnerships with some of the leading Behavior Health agencies in Hawaii. Along with our main pharmacy on Bishop St, we are also located within the Care Hawaii offices in Honolulu and Hilo. These …
Another aspect of behavioral health that MediPharm Pharmacy specializes in is medication-assisted treatments for addiction disorders. We recognize that as a disorder, addiction recovery requires long term care and treatment. Our goal is to work with the practitioner or rehabilitation facility to ease the detox process and help patients achieve a stable and sober life. …
Because MediPharm Pharmacy specializes in behavioral health, we often get questions about the services we provide. Let us take a few minutes to answer some common questions about our services and how they help our patients & their providers. Medication Management: Because we work specifically with behavioral health medications, we have extensive knowledge of each …
You have heard everything I have to say about this topic already. You know that, even with the vaccine getting distributed, you need to keep your distance, wear a mask, and wash your hands. These are things that may be with us for a few more months. Just don’t forget about staying mentally healthy! I want …
As a Behavioral Health specialty store, Medipharm Pharmacy we are always looking for new ways to help our customers. Our Visiting Injection Administrators are just one of the many convenient and cost saving ways we assist our clients in staying healthy and compliant on their prescribed medications. Our registered and licensed administrators will deliver your …
When most people think about their Pharmacist Interaction, they think about the minute or two they spend after getting their medication. For many patients, that may be the only time you talk with your pharmacist. At MediPharm Pharmacy, we understand that some patient populations require more face-to-face time. As a specialty pharmacy that focuses on …
