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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. Cascara is a night weight loss pill, what is it and can it be dangerous?
A. Cascara is actually a laxative and it is found in a lot of over-the-counter weight loss medications which a lot of people are not aware of. I would...
Q. I see that aloe is in my diet pill, I thought that was for wounds. Is it safe and does it work?
A. Actually. aloe is a product that topically is okay, but when you take it orally, it's not. We have found out that it is a very, very strong...
Q. Dandelion, Guarana and other herbal diuretics, are they safe and will they help my weight loss?
A. These products are actually commonly found in the weight loss teas, and they may help a little bit in the first few days. You may think that you have...
Q. I am embarrassed to tell my doctor that I can't afford prescription medications. Is it okay to ask for free samples?
A. It is fine to ask our physician for free samples, and don't be afraid to tell physicians, your healthcare provider that you can't afford medicine...
Q. Are most generics as good as brand name medications?
A. Generics are proved by the FDA when they come to market. They do contain the same active ingredient as the brand, they may differ though in the way...
Q. I have diabetes, and strips and syringes are so expensive. Is there a way to save money?
A. There are a few different things that come to mind. Number one is, can we call the manufacturers to find out if they have any type of coupon program...
Q. Does my pharmacist also know about supplements and vitamins?
A. We know about some of the vitamins and supplements. There is very limited data in this category. The FDA oversees it a little bit, but it's really...
Q. I have been thinking about buying drugs online to save money, is that a good idea?
A. I would advice this patient that they need to just go proceed with caution. We are finding out that lot of online pharmacies actually take drugs from...
Q. I have been splitting my pills to save money, is this safe?
A. In some cases it actually is not safe. THere are some medications that are meant to be split, and they have a score down in the middle of them. But...
Q. Where should I store my medications so they don't lose potency before their time?
A. Great question! A lot of people always store their medications in the bathroom where we always find out that people take showers and there is a lot...
Q. If my prescription says twice-a-day or every 12 hours, can I take it, even if there is more than 12 hours in between?
A. The reason why a prescription maybe dosed 12 hours is that's what was done in the studies and that's how we know the drug works and how it's going to...
Q. What if you miss a dose, you pick it up the next time?
A. It depends on the medication, that's why it's really important and that you call your pharmacy and ask your pharmacist. Some medications you are to...
Q. How can avoiding medications with XL, LA, XR or CR in their name, save me money?
A. I don't necessarily think this is going to save you money. Believe it or not, XL and CDs and things like that are actually once a day formulations...
Q. What are some ways to save money on prescriptions?
A. I would say, talk to your pharmacist and also let your doctor or healthcare provider know if you are having a problem paying for your medicines...
Q. I took someone else's medications to save money. Should I be honest with my doctor?
A. Absolutely. It's better to be honest than not, especially if it's medications that he doesn't know, that you took and if they're medications that he...
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