Pharmacies in Ruidoso, New Mexico

4 Pharmacies found in Ruidoso

Schramm Drug Inc

505-257-3882 Community/Retail Pharmacy
721 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM 88345-6911
505-257-3882 505-257-3552

Sierra Blanca Pharmacy Llc

575-258-2456 Compounding Pharmacy Medicare
1206 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM 88345-7206
575-258-2456 575-258-2465

United Supermarkets Llc

575-257-4014 Pharmacy
721 Mechem Dr Ste B, Ruidoso, NM 88345-6911
575-257-4014 806-310-6274

Walgreen Co

505-257-1566 Pharmacy Medicare
138 Sudderth Dr, Ruidoso, NM 88345-6025
505-257-1566

Type of Pharmacies:

Specialty Pharmacy: A pharmacy that dispenses generally low volume and high cost medicinal preparations to patients who are undergoing intensive therapies for illnesses that are generally chronic, complex and potentially life threatening. Often these therapies require specialized delivery and administration.
Long Term Care Pharmacy: A pharmacy that dispenses medicinal preparations delivered to patients residing within an intermediate or skilled nursing facility, including intermediate care facilities for mentally retarded, hospice, assisted living facilities, group homes, and other forms of congregate living arrangements.
Nuclear Pharmacy: A pharmacy dedicated to the compounding and dispensing of radioactive materials for use in nuclear imaging and nuclear medical procedures.

Pharmacy also called "drugstore" is a retail shop which provides prescription drugs, among other products. At the pharmacy, a pharmacist oversees the fulfillment of medical prescriptions and is available to give advice on their offerings of over-the-counter drugs. But pharmacy is not just about filling prescriptions. It is also about promoting health awareness and contributing to the betterment of the community. Pharmacists may:

Prepare or supervise the dispensing of medicines, ointments and tablets.
Advise patients on how their medicines are to be taken or used in the safest and most effective way in the treatment of common ailments.
Select, give advice on and supply non-prescription medicine, sickroom supplies and other products.
Develop legally recognised standards, and advise on government controls and regulations concerning the manufacture and supply of medicines.
Work in the research and development of medicines and other health-related products.
Be involved in the management of pharmaceutical companies.
Advise members of the public and other health professionals about medicines (both prescription and over-the-counter medicines), including appropriate selection, dosage and drug interactions, potential side effects and therapeutic effects.

Patients can choose medical subspeciality from below: