Where is Blueberry Pharmacy?
We are in the West View Park Shopping Center next to Domino's. Our address is:
1018 W View Park Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15229
1018 W View Park Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15229
Why is the mark-up always the same?
Whether I get 270 tablets of Metformin or 4 capsules of amoxicillin the markup is the same ($12.00 non-member and $3.00 member). Why is that?
The short answer is you are getting more than just the pills in a bottle. You are also getting a professional service - the dispensing process. This process is not a simple as counting pills and putting them in a bottle. If it was, you would likely see smaller mark-ups for smaller quantities because it would require a smaller bottle, less time to count, etc. However, there is more to it.
The dispensing process:
This service is provided with every prescription and generally takes the same amount of time to do, whether 1 tablet of fluconazole or 120 fish oil capsules. This is why we charge the same dispensing fee for every prescription: no more, no less.
The short answer is you are getting more than just the pills in a bottle. You are also getting a professional service - the dispensing process. This process is not a simple as counting pills and putting them in a bottle. If it was, you would likely see smaller mark-ups for smaller quantities because it would require a smaller bottle, less time to count, etc. However, there is more to it.
The dispensing process:
- Entering of prescription into the computer and updating patient record
- Prospective drug utilization review - pharmacist looks for things such as interactions, appropriateness of therapy, and proper use of medication.
- Filling the prescription - counting, labeling, etc.
- Verification of product - confirming that the correct product was selected and filled.
- Counseling - pharmacist offers and provides thorough education on the medication, including information on use, side effects, monitoring, and storage
This service is provided with every prescription and generally takes the same amount of time to do, whether 1 tablet of fluconazole or 120 fish oil capsules. This is why we charge the same dispensing fee for every prescription: no more, no less.
What payment types do you accept?
We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, and most HSA cards.
