Get everything you need for a worry-free Spring Break using our guide of the essential travel items to pack before heading out on your next adventure. Read More

With the flu and cold season underway, it’s essential to take proactive steps to protect yourself and your loved ones. At MSU Health Care Pharmacy, we’re here to help you stay healthy with practical prevention tips and resources to keep the season’s sniffles at bay. Read more.

Stay healthy year-round with vaccinations from MSU Health Care Pharmacy. We offer a wide range of vaccines, including flu, COVID-19, shingles, and more. Protect yourself and others by staying up-to-date with recommended immunizations. Schedule your appointment today and ensure you're protected against infectious diseases this season. Read More

Maintaining a healthy heart is essential for overall well-being and longevity. Cardiovascular or heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. In Michigan, it has been the leading cause of death for more than a decade. Heart health can be influenced by various factors, including diet, exercise, and medication. Read More

As the winter months roll in, many people experience a shift in their allergies. While spring and summer bring pollen and outdoor allergens, winter allergies are often triggered by different factors. Read more.

There's no better way to enjoy the summer than to get outside in the sun. But it's important to keep sun safety in mind while you're enjoying the heat. Read more.

Summer isn't only about swimming and vacations — it can be a stressful time for many people. If you are stressed this summer, try these five tips. Read more.

Have you heard about the bug-borne disease that can last for months or years and infects hundreds of thousands of Americans annually? It's called Lyme disease. Read more.

Knowing your asthma triggers is the first step in avoiding them. It's important to know what triggers your asthma to help you avoid asthma attacks. Read more.

The arrival of warm weather and the end of winter is something many look forward to. But for some, the changing of the season can mean troublesome spring allergies. Read more

What's in your medicine cabinet? Did your items make our top nine?

Here are nine products to consider stocking in your medicine cabinet to keep yourself and your family healthy. Read more.

Pregnancy is a very special time in a woman's life. However, because some medications are safe during pregnancy and others are not, it can also be a confusing time. Read more.

Unfortunately, medication errors occur relatively often — and they can harm you and your family. The good news is there are ways to avoid medication errors.

By following these eight safety tips, you can help prevent medication errors at home and keep yourself and your family safe. Read more.

In all the chaos surrounding COVID-19, the flu may be easy to forget — until you start feeling sick. Here's what you should do if you get the flu. Read more.

Many people are not aware that their prescription medications can impair their ability to drive safely. Unfortunately, this lack of awareness can be dangerous on the road. Read more.

Cold and flu season is here, but that doesn't have to mean you or your family will get sick. Outsmart germs with these simple strategies. Read more.

The MSU Health Care Pharmacy offers numerous specialty medications for neurological conditions such as epilepsy, migraines, and multiple sclerosis, MS. Read More

MSU Health Care Pharmacy has been awarded a specialty accreditation that will enable the pharmacy to dispense specialty medication for patients with various rare health conditions such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, anemia from chronic kidney disease or cancer chemotherapy, and psoriasis. Read more.

Spring cleaning means more than just restoring the shine to floors and dusting for cobwebs. It’s also about safety, and it begins with cleaning out your medicine cabinet to remove unwanted or expired prescription medications so they don’t become a target for theft or accidentally end up in the wrong hands. Read more

MSU Health Care Pharmacy is proud to serve the Spartan community. We have been rated 5-stars for patients refilling their medication for cholesterol, diabetes and hypertension by the Center for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS). Read more

The MSU Health Care Pharmacy is now dispensing two vital COVID-19 treatments to both patients of MSU clinics and to members of the broader campus and local community. Read more

You can feel it coming on. As you grab another tissue to stifle yet another sneeze, your head is pounding, your throat feels dry and scratchy, and your nasal passages are closing in, making you sound and feel like a beached whale. But is it a cold or the flu? How can you tell? Read More

In March 2020, much of the world was put on pause due to COVID-19, including the hustle and bustle of life on Michigan State University’s campus. But for frontline health care workers, the hard work was only beginning. As the fully integrated academic health care center for the university, MSU Health Care was challenged with keeping the Spartan community safe during a pandemic, while still providing an enhanced level of care. more

While pharmacists have traditionally held the responsibility of administering shots, the COVID-19 vaccine rollout required substantially increased capacity for pharmacies. In October 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expanded vaccine training and authorizations for pharmacy staff, including qualified pharmacy technicians and interns. With millions of shots to distribute, more trained individuals would increase the efficiency and speed needed during this critical time. more

Medications are powerful tools to help manage your health, they can also come with a variety of side effects. Patients often know to look for common side effects such as drowsiness or nausea but may not be aware of how their medications can cause nutrient depletion... more

Taking medication according to the prescribed dose, time, and frequency is an important part of managing overall health and chronic conditions. Patients might not follow instructions on their medications for multiple reasons: they may not understand the directions, have difficulty sticking to a routine, or have many prescriptions to manage. However, the consequences of this can be dire. Poor medication adherence can lead to increased risk of disease progression, life-threatening complications, hospitalization, lower quality of life, or even death.

Common barriers to taking medications as…more

Retirees with Humana insurance do not need to transfer prescriptions from MSU Health Care Pharmacy. We accept Humana and we continue to fill 90-day prescriptions for your convenience. Plus, the MSU Humana makes it easier for us to fill your specialty medications... more