All team members work together to aid the patient in the management of diabetes. Patient's are referred to the pharmacy through their primary care physician or diabetes educators in local hospitals. They are seen on an appointment based system. This initial visit is very comprehensive and generally requires about two hours. The patient is also asked to return in seven to ten days for a follow-up visit.
Some patients return routinely.
Education, treatment and management is also available for hypertension and hypercholesterolemia. Drug therapy and drug utilization evaluations are available as well. In addition, specialized and general Rx compounding is provided. In the near future, comprehensive asthma care will also be included in the practice. Mr. Owen says that he is in the process of forming a pharmacist consulting team that will not only provide services within the pharmacy but also home consultations.