Posts by Katy Robertson

Written by Rx OutreachClinically reviewed by: Scott Luthy, Rx Outreach Receiving an organ transplant can be life-changing. But the transplant itself is only one part of the journey. After a kidney, heart, liver, lung, or other solid-organ transplant, medications become an essential part of protecting the transplanted organ. For many transplant recipients, that means taking…

Rx Outreach is a nonprofit pharmacy working to make prescription medications more affordable and accessible for people across the United States. But what exactly does it mean to be a nonprofit pharmacy—and why does it matter? For millions of people, getting a prescription from a healthcare provider doesn’t necessarily mean being able to fill it.…

By George Katsiyiannis, RPh, Pharmacist in Charge A breast cancer diagnosis can bring many questions, decisions, and emotions. While surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation are often the most visible parts of treatment, many patients continue taking prescription medications for years after active treatment has ended making breast cancer medication management an important topic to consider. These…

By George Katsiyiannis, Pharmacist in Charge Most people know it’s important to take medications as prescribed. But what happens when a medication expires, a prescription changes, or you simply no longer need it? Let’s talk about safe medication disposal! Many households have old medications tucked away in medicine cabinets, kitchen drawers, or bathroom cabinets. While…

As the seasons begin to change, many people start to experience familiar symptoms—sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes, and even difficulty breathing. Allergy season can be more than just a nuisance. For some patients, especially those with asthma or chronic respiratory conditions, it can significantly impact daily life. At Rx Outreach, we often hear from patients this…

Expanding access to affordable medications for the patients you serve By Jennell Encizo, Programs & Partnerships Coordinator (on behalf of the Rx Outreach Partnerships Team) Free and charitable clinics are on the front lines of care—serving patients who often face the greatest barriers to accessing medications. But even when care is available, prescriptions don’t always…

Recognizing MS Awareness Month by By George Katsiyiannis, RPh., Pharmacist in Charge March is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding of this complex neurological condition and recognizing the millions of people worldwide who live with it every day. For many individuals diagnosed with MS, medication plays a central role in…