Community Pharmacy

CHI St. Alexius Health Community Pharmacy is currently participating in a Prescription Drug Repository Program. This program is designed to collect and distribute unused medications so that pharmacies can dispense the medications to those who need them. There is no cost for the medication itself, but a small fee of $8.00 is charged to dispense them. The $8.00 fee charged covers the cost of collecting and storage of the medications, filing the proper paperwork and eventually dispensing to the customer. This dispensing fee varies with each pharmacy.

• To learn more about the program, click here.
• To become a medication donor fill out this form, click here.
• Information for Pharmacies and Prescribers, click here.

Prescription Drug Drop Off Locations - The ND Department of Health Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services along with the ND Attorney General’s office has developed a Controlled Substance Take-Back Program at participating police office locations. For a location near you click here.

Keeping You Active

CHI St. Alexius Health Community Pharmacy Infusion Therapy program provides therapies usually administered intravenously. Our professional staff of nurse and pharmacists provides these therapies in the comfort of the patient's home or alternative site setting. This service allows patients to continue with their daily activities while receiving care. We provide personal, caring service to each patient to ensure patients are receiving a higher standard of care, clinical excellence and customer service.

By working together with prescribing physicians, our goals are to improve quality and convenience for our patients. A thorough assessment is done to determine if the patient is an appropriate candidate for infusion therapy at home. We commit ourselves to make each infusion therapy customer comfortable with our products and services.

Advantages

• Allows patients to leave the hospital and still receive needed IV therapy in the comfort of their own home.
• Patients may return to work or school while receiving therapy.

Infusion Therapy May Include

• Antibiotics
• Pain Management
• TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition)
• Hydration
• Steroids
• IV Catheter Line Maintenance
• Antiviral and Anti-fungal Agents

Supplies/Equipment
All necessary supplies and equipment related to Infusion Therapy will be provided.

Patient Instruction
Instruction on IV Therapy will be provided by qualified staff and the patient's clinical progress and outcome followed regularly.

Emergency Call
Infusion staff is on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support patients, physicians and referral sources.

Reimbursement
Home Infusion services are covered by Medicaid and most private insurance companies. Self-pay is also an option.

The staff of St. Alexius Community Pharmacy's Infusion Therapy takes tremendous pride in their commitment to thorough, personalized services for every home infusion patient and family. Infusion Therapy services have been provided in the Bismarck/Mandan area, as well as throughout the state of North Dakota. St. Alexius Community Pharmacy Infusion Therapy is accredited by The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).

Contact Us:

Phone: 701.530.4100
Toll Free: 1.866.578.6848
Fax: 701.530.6891

For Patient Rights information click here.

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Drug Information:
From the publishers of the Physicians' Desk Reference, the leading drug resource for over 60 years - PDR health.

• Drugs & Supplements
• Diseases & Conditions

Links:

• Blue Cross / Blue Shield of North Dakota
• Medicare Part D Information
• North Dakota Board of Pharmacy Drug Repository
• North Dakota Prescription Connection - ND Insurance Department

How can I request a prescription refill?
You can contact the pharmacy at 701.530.6906 or toll free at 866.578.6848, or you can complete our on-line prescription refill form. Community Pharmacy will process your refill request promptly. Please review your prescription label to assure that refills are available.

If my prescription does not have refills available, will your pharmacy contact my physician?
Community Pharmacy will contact your physician for prescription refills at your request. Generally physicians request 24 hours to provide refill authorization to the pharmacy. The pharmacy will contact you if the physician requests that you be seen prior to refilling your medication.

Can you mail my prescriptions to me?
Community Pharmacy offers mail service unless your prescriptions require special handling. If your medication can be sent in a prescription bottle, it will be mailed FREE OF CHARGE. Orders that require additional packaging are subject to an additional $3.00 shipping charge. Products that require special shipping are subject to a $8.00 shipping charge. Orders that are received by 3:00 PM Central Standard Time will be shipped the same day and should be received within one to two days.

Do you provide compounded medications?
Community Pharmacy does compound prescription products. We will work with your physician to ensure that prescription medications are compounded to meet your needs.

Can my prescription be transferred from another pharmacy?
Yes it can. Community Pharmacy will contact your physician or pharmacy and transfer the prescription for you.

Do you provide print-outs for insurance and tax purposes?
Community Pharmacy provides detailed print-outs of prescription purchases to meet the needs of insurance companies as well as flexible medical spending accounts. This service is available without any cost to you.

What payment options do you have?
Community Pharmacy accepts cash, Master Card, Visa, Discover, debit cards, and checks.