Pharmacy News
Spring Cleaning Safety Tips
With spring in full swing, you may be planning to do a deep house cleaning. But there are some spring cleaning health hazards you'll want to avoid. more
Approved: Novel Test for Early Alzheimer's Detection
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a first-of-its-kind test to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. more
Eczema 101
More than 31 million people in the United States have eczema, according to the National Eczema Association. But many do not know the basics of this common condition. more
How Exercise Can Boost Your Mood
Exercise has long been known to improve physical health, but did you know it can also improve your mental health? more
How to Spot Depression in Children
In kids and teens, severe depression is a real risk to health and well-being. Learn how to spot the signs of depression in your child. more
Grocery Shopping for Healthier Eating
There's a lot of talk about how to eat healthily at restaurants, but what about at home? That all starts at the grocery store. more
Monitoring Your Blood Pressure at Home
If you're not doing these things, you're measuring your blood pressure wrong. more
5 Foods for Brain Health
Ever feel like your brain needs a boost? You may be able to find what you're looking for in your pantry or refrigerator. more
Kidney Stone Prevention
Kidney stones may be small, but they can pack a lot of pain. Read on to find out how you can reduce your chance of developing kidney stones. more
How to Reduce Portions
Maintaining a healthy weight is not always about what you eat — often, it's about how much you eat. more

National Prescription Drug Takeback Day on Saturday, April 30
April 25, 2022 12am
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

How to tell cold and flu symptoms apart
January 26, 2022
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

Shots and Scripts: MSU Health Care Pharmacy helps patients navigate the pandemic
October 20, 2021
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
Pharmacy technicians step up to vaccinate during pandemic
June 24, 2021
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

Nutrient depletion is an often overlooked side effect of some medications
June 22, 2021
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

Pharmacy can help students, their doctors to transition to on-campus learning
“We can work with students and on-campus doctors to ease the process at a time when students are often transitioning to managing their own health care,” said Christie Daiss, PharmD, MSU Health Care clinical pharmacist. “We want students to know we’re here to help.” .. more

Why medication adherence matters for people with diabetes, heart disease and other chronic illnesses
June 7, 2021
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

MSU Health Care Pharmacy Accepts MSU Humana Plan
March 19, 2021
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

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held For New Pharmacy
On January 21st, MSU Health Care held a virtual ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open our new pharmacy location.
"MSU Pharmacies have been a vital component of the MSU community for decades. We serve MSU retirees, students, faculty, staff and other patients of MSU Health Care." - Sandra Campbell, PharmD
The new MSU Health Care Pharmacy offers a wider over-the-counter selection and several patient minded perks. Free delivery within 30 miles…more