Samaritan Pharmacies Do More Than Fill Prescriptions September 3, 2025 Sure, pharmacies are known for medications and prescription refills. What many people may not realize are the numerous other health care services available at their neighborhood pharmacy. All seven Samaritan Pharmacy locations across the mid‑Willamette Valley and central Oregon Coast have convenient access to these other helpful services: Vaccinations: Your pharmacist can give immunizations such as the HPV series, Tdap booster, meningococcal, influenza, shingles, COVID-19 and many others. Better yet, appointments are never required. Over-the-counter products: Shop for a variety of health essentials. Drug take-back bins: Safe and secure disposal of expired or unused medications. Sharps disposal: All Samaritan pharmacies are designated collection sites for free and safe disposal of needles. Financial assistance: Ask about programs to support people without insurance or who are struggling to afford their medications. Pharmacist-prescribed medications: Your pharmacist can prescribe birth control, naloxone, Paxlovid, emergency insulin refills and more. Medication guides and counseling: Resources and personalized advice are available. Medication therapy management: Personalized support for managing your medications to optimize therapy, prevent interactions and improve adherence. Translation services: Get help with understanding prescription labels. Convenience: Free mail delivery (Oregon only), plus text alerts with prescription updates and medication refills at your fingertips through Samaritan’s MyChart patient portal. You can also expect fast service, short wait times and friendly staff at every location, with reliable hours you can count on. If you are interested in changing your pharmacy to a Samaritan Pharmacy, it’s easy to do. Just call your preferred location and a staff member will be happy to assist. For a list of locations visit samhealth.org/Pharmacy.
