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Kristen A. Binaso, RPh, CCP, FASCP

Kristen A. Binaso, RPh, CCP, FASCPKristen A. Binaso, RPh, CCP, FASCP

Pharmacist

Pharmacy

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Bio

Kristen A. Binaso, RPh, CCP, FASCP is the senior director, corporate alliances for the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) in Washington, D.C. APhA is the largest and oldest national professional society of pharmacists with more than 62,000 members nationwide. Her group is responsible for helping the pharmaceutical industry reach pharmacists on a variety of different issues through APhA products and services.

Binaso is a 1997 graduate of Rutgers, The State University, College of Pharmacy and a fellow of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists. Binaso is passionate about geriatric care and is certified as a consultant pharmacist in New Jersey. She serves as an invited speaker and instructor at various national conferences, activities, and events. She has extensive background in recruitment and pharmacy operations in the retail sector with CVS/Pharmacy and Rite-Aid. Binaso is also certificate-trained in immunizations and is an APhA media advisor.

Credentials

Organization Affiliations:
  • American Pharmacists Association
 

My Answers

Q. Is the H1N1 vaccine shot safe for nursing women?
A. Yes and what a great question. Both seasonal and 2009 H1N1 flu shots or nasal spray should be given to breastfeeding mothers. Breastfeeding is fully...
Q. Is it safe to take ginger root with prescribed medications?
A. The FDA considers ginger to be a safe food supplement. So in food the root is OK and does not have any activity. Larger doses carry the potential for...
Q. Should a pregnant woman get the flu shot?
A. Pregnant women should get the "flu shot" -- a vaccine made with killed flu virus. This one is given with a needle, usually in the arm. The...
Q. Is it okay to take Pepcid for gall bladder problems if you are pregnant?
A. Pepcid is OK to take during pregnancy, but it is very important that you advise your doctor or health care provider that you are taking it now that...
Q. I am unable to keep down my prenatal vitamin. Any suggestions on what to take that my stomach will tolerate?
A. This is usually a challenge for many pregnant women. I would advise this patient to try taking her vitamins at night before bedtime or taking them...
Q. I've had back pain for the past two months and have been taking 1/2-1 Vicodin for my pain. Will that harm my baby?
A. As a pharmacist I have to ask, who prescribed the pain medication and did they know you were pregnant? Many mothers-to-be experience back pain when...
Q. Can I use Vicks VapoRub during my pregnancy? I have a cough that won’t go away. I'm 38 weeks pregnant.
A. I would ask a few additional questions around the duration and type of the cough and if you have seen a health care provider previously for the cough...
Q. Where can I get a blank drug sheet to list my meds to take to the doctor with me?
A. I was so excited when I saw this question! We are encouraging everyone to use a personal medication record which is a list of all your medications...
Q. Can I take Imodium AD while pregnant?
A. It is actually not recommended that you take this product while pregnant unless your health care provider has discussed the risks versus the benefits...
Q. Is it safe to take Valerian when you are pregnant?
A. You should not take Valerian if you are pregnant, plan on getting pregnant, or currently breastfeeding due to the risk of birth defects. If you are...
Q. I am nursing my baby. Can I take an over-the-counter allergy med like Claritin?
A. Great question and something that you should always ask your pharmacist because you need to be careful with over-the-counter medications even while...
Q. Is it okay to use tint Clearasil K during pregnancy?
A. If the Clearasil contains benzoyl peroxide, I would not advise using this product while you are pregnant. It can still be absorbed through the skin...
Q. My wife is pregnant and her doctor recommended an omega-3 supplement. Are all omega-3 supplements mercury-free?
A. I would be very careful with this and actually advise you to double check with the doctor and ask why he wants this supplement. Omega-3 is pregnancy...
Q. Is it true that if I get a flu shot then I will never be able to go without a flu shot for the rest of my life?
A. This is actually not true. You have to get your seasonal influenza vaccine each year. The virus changes "strains" or the way it is made up...
Q. I just found out I am pregnant. I currently take Topamax for my migraine control. Can I continue my medication?
A. Good question. I recommend speaking with your health care provider as soon as possible because Topamax is not recommended for use in pregnant women...
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