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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. Are there any OTC creams that will help relieve the pain and sting of shingles?
A. Shingles is tough because it typically requires evaluation by a doctor or health-care provider and prescription medications to help speed the...
Q. I often take Tylenol PM to fall asleep. Is that a problem or should I see my physician?
A. I would ask this patient if they are aware of the principles of good sleep hygiene (believe it or not, they exist!). They include: establishing a...
Q. Is it safe to give my child a prescription medicine if it is six months past the expiration date?
A. It is not safe to give your child expired medication -- even if it is prescription or over-the-counter. Your child may be put at risk for having...
Q. Is it dangerous to take Tylenol PM on a regular basis to assist with sleep?
A. The general rule of thumb is that you should not take products like Tylenol PM for more than 14 days.   If you have been taking this for more...
Q. Can you administer oral medication rectally due to nausea?
A. ... No, you cannot administer "for oral use" medications rectally because they will not work. Medications that are approved for...
Q. Can I ever have grapefruit again if I take a statin?
A. We are learning more and more each day about drug interactions with food, especially juices like grapefruit. Grapefruit juice has the ability to...
Q. What is the best OTC medicine for any skin infection?
A. ... This really depends on what type of infection and how severe it is. Typically if you have a small cut, you can wash with soap and water and...
Q. I have dry sinuses. What OTC products will be the most helpful?
A. Saline nasal sprays or mists can be applied to the nasal cavity. Avoid sharing spray bottles with other members of the family. There are many...
Q. Why are some medications, like Sudafed, kept behind the counter?
A. Sudafed is an over-the-counter (OTC) nasal and sinus decongestant that contains the active ingredient pseudoephedrine. Although safe and effective if...
Q. I have trouble swallowing pills. Can my prescription be made into a liquid?
A. Some medications are available in liquid formulations. Many other medications can be made into a liquid formulation by a compounding pharmacist. Be...
Q. Can I get too many vitamins? If so what can happen?
A. Believe it or not, you can actually take too many vitamins and they can build up in your body and possibly cause toxicity. This can happen with the...
Q. I am taking Seroquel and gained quite a bit of weight. What is the best diet to follow while taking this medication?
A. This is a common side effect of this class of medications. My recommendation is to always talk to your health care provider first. They may be able...
Q. I’m type 1 diabetic. Is there any damage to myself if I take ginkgo biloba?
A. I would not recommend taking ginkgo biloba if you have diabetes. We have some data that shows it interacts with quite a few medications, and in my...
Q. Are diet pills safe for teenagers, if so, which ones are?
A. I do not recommend any diet pills for teenagers. If you feel that your child may be overweight, I suggest taking them to a health care provider for...
Q. Does taking calcium citrate interfere with taking my thyroid medicine, Levothroid?
A. Yes, this is a classic example of how a vitamin or supplement can effect a prescription medication. The calcium citrate inhibits the absorption of...
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