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Pharmacists play a critical role in today’s health care

Many people are not aware of the critical role their pharmacist plays in their health care. Pharmacists do more than fill prescriptions – they are experts on thousands of medications and make decisions that help maximize a patient’s drug therapy. Today’s medications are powerful and complex agents that must be used carefully to ensure a faster recovery and better health.

Almost all drug-drug and drug-food interactions could be avoided by talking to your pharmacist. A pharmacist can also identify side effect or an allergic reaction you may be experiencing from a medication.

A pharmacist can also use drug interaction software to check medications against each other for interactions – but only when your prescriptions are all filled at the same pharmacy. Using a single pharmacy also allows you to build a trusting relationship with your pharmacist.

• Retail pharmacies
• Inpatient pharmacies
• Other pharmacy programs

Samaritan Retail Pharmacies

10 reasons to fill your prescriptions at a Samaritan pharmacy

1. Friendly pharmacists and technicians
2. Great customer service
3. Expert advice on all types of medications
4. Better communication with your physician
5. Convenience – close to your physician
6. We carry most insurance plans
7. We'll switch your prescriptions from another pharmacy
8. Refills by phone, including an automated refill option
9. Free delivery
10. $5 off on your first prescription
    

Contact information

Samaritan Pharmacy Services (across from Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center)
3615 NW Samaritan Drive, Suite 102, Corvallis
(541) 768-5225
Refill line: (541) 768-5230
Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Free local delivery available

Elm Street Pharmacy (near Samaritan Albany General Hospital)
1010 7th Ave SW, Albany
(541) 812-5070
Refill line: (541) 812-5071
Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to noon

Geary Street Pharmacy
1700 Geary St SE, Albany
(541) 812-5544
Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Free local delivery available

Samaritan Inpatient Pharmacies

Each Samaritan Health Services hospital has an inpatient pharmacy department to meet the needs of hospital and emergency room patients. In some locations, home health, hospice, ambulatory infusion and other programs receive their medications through the hospital pharmacy. The goal of the pharmacy staff is to ensure that patients receive the correct medications, and that medications are used responsibly throughout the system.

Contact information

Samaritan Albany General Hospital

• 1046 Sixth Ave. SW, Albany
• (541) 812-4730

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center

• 3600 NW Samaritan Drive, Corvallis
• (541) 768-5071

Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital

• 525 Santiam Highway, Lebanon
• (541) 451-7551

Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital

• 3040 NE 28th St., Lincoln City
• (541) 996-7231

Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital

• 930 SW Abbey, Newport
• (541) 574-4843

Other Pharmacy Programs

Samaritan pharmacies helping to build healthier communities

Access to affordable medication and quality pharmacy services is an important part of a community’s health care.  Here are some of the pharmacy-related programs happening in our communities.

Residency in Pharmacy Practice

The Residency in Pharmacy Practice at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center teaches newly licensed pharmacists how to provide clinical pharmacy services. The program includes rotations in many areas of hospital and outpatient pharmacy practices. Click here for more information.

Medication Assistance Program

The Samaritan Medication Assistance Program provides over $250,000 per month of free prescription drugs to those who have no medication insurance and are unable to afford the cost of their medications. This program is only available to patients of Samaritan Health Services-affiliated providers. For more information call 800-255-8165.

Free medications for community clinic patients

Samaritan pharmacies in Corvallis and Albany provide over $16,000 per month of free prescription medication to patients of In-Reach clinic in Albany and Community Outreach clinic in Corvallis. 

RX Safe Program

Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital is participating in the Rx Safe Program, a three-year study of a computerized medication tracking system. Participating pharmacies, hospitals, clinics and senior care facilities can see at a glance the prescription medication history of each patient. When fully operational, the system will reduce medication errors and adverse drug reactions.

Personal Medical Information

Samaritan Health Services physician clinics and pharmacies are now distributing Personal Medication Information cards to help patients keep track of their current medications. The Personal Medical Information card is a chart to help you and your family members keep a current record of information that physicians need to know to ensure safe and complete medical treatment. This record includes immunizations, allergies, prescribed medications, and any vitamins, herbal supplements or over-the-counter medicines. Click here for more information.

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