At Farmacia San Rafael we are always trying to ensure that we have a healthy community. We are willing to provide current information on health-related topics during community health fairs or with one-on-one consultations about the medicine that your doctor prescribes. Next week we will provide blood glucose tests and take your body mass index to make sure your glucose levels are normal and if you … [Read more...]
December Health Clinic at Farmacia San Rafael
As the holiday festivities approach, Farmacia San Rafael wants to make sure you are in the best health to celebrate with your coworkers, families, and friends. The holidays last for a long time in Puerto Rico so we want to make sure you can enjoy celebrations in the months of December and January. Farmacia San Rafael sponsoring a Community Health Clinic Farmacia San Rafael will be sponsoring … [Read more...]
Drug disposal options
At Farmacia San Rafael we're committed to providing our clients with the tools to promote their health and security as part of the Patient Health and Safety Education and Communication Requirements. Educating our patients about the medication they are taking is essential for long-term health goals. Making sure patients understand the do's and don'ts of proper medication disposal is a top … [Read more...]
Glaucoma Health Clinic at San Rafael Pharmacy
When we go to the Eye Doctor, one of the first tests they do, before we start looking at the eye chart, is the test for Glaucoma. We put our heads and chins positioned into an instrument, and a puff of air shoots into our eyes. As uncomfortable as this may seem, it is the first step to learning if we have healthy eyes or if we need to see a specialist.At San Rafael Pharmacy we have medications … [Read more...]
Diabetic Foot Health Clinic at San Rafael Pharmacy
San Rafael’s Pharmacy is a Puerto Rican owned pharmacy that provides delivery services island wide and located in the San Juan metro area. As a community pharmacy, we are always talking to our customers about their health concerns. We treat clients with different symptoms of Diabetes such as Diabetic Foot. We always want to go above and beyond just handing someone their medication. We work … [Read more...]
Easter Week Schedule April 2017
This year we celebrate Easter in April as opposed to last year which was in March. Every year many of our customers go away before Easter week and might forget that we operate on a different schedule for Holy Week. Some of them even forget to order prescriptions before they leave.With family coming in for Spring Break or your entire family going away, prescriptions might be the last thing on … [Read more...]
Back on Track with Medications
Puerto Rican holidays are an exciting time of the year! We begin our celebrations way before our friends and family in the United States. Our holidays are also extended well into the middle of January with the culmination of the Festival de San Sebastian in Old San Juan. Holiday Distractions It is easy to forget to take our medications and eat on time with the many distractions of the holidays; … [Read more...]
San Rafael’s 2016 Holiday Schedule
At this time of the year, families are busy getting ready for the holidays; some of you might be packing to go away and others are staying on the island. If you are going away, don’t forget to fill all of your prescriptions and pick them up this week. Make sure you aren’t without your important medications while you’re celebrating with friends and family. Holiday Schedule for December and … [Read more...]
Our Specialized Pharmacy During a Power Outage
On September 21st, Puerto Rico was affected by an island wide power outage where close to 1.5 million households, small and large businesses stopped operating completely.Many thought it was a regular outage of an hour or two. As a Pharmacy we were prepared to provide service as long as the outage lasted. Operating on the island we know that at any moment, the power can go out, the weather can … [Read more...]
We are Hiring! – Pharmacist
Farmacia San Rafael, located in the San Juan Metro Area, is searching for a dynamic Pharmacist to form part of our professional health team. The Pharmacist will be working with the Specialty Drug Management Program providing patient education and counseling.The Pharmacist must be able to work with Specialty and Regular drugs in a dynamic work environment and have the necessary skills to write … [Read more...]