AboutDr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. Expertise I can answer a broad range of questions related to community pharmacy practice. My particular
interests include childrens` health and safe medication use for seniors. As the mother of two small children, I am quite knowledgable on many parenting issues from how to handle
a baby with colic to how to get kids to take their medicine. With regards to medication use in seniors, I can answer questions about adverse effects, drugs to generally avoid
in that population, and disease management issues.
Experience I entered the world of pharmacy as a technician for approximately six years. I then went on to receive my Doctor of Pharmacy degree and now work for the Federal Government as an outpatient pharmacist.
Publications Drug Topics Feb.2006 edition ("Why a Kiddie Corner Makes Sense"),
I also recently submitted an article to Pharmacy Times entitled "How to Help Parents Cope With Colic" which is scheduled for publication in the near future.
Education/Credentials B.S. Biology (Old Dominion University 1997)
Pharm.D.(Virginia Commonwealth University 2002)
Question I'm a lovenox paitent, I'm constantly improvising sharps containers, even with with automatic safety device syringe. I've been told by several doctor that If a pharmacy dispenses sharps to a patient, by law they must provide a sharps container and even in some states assist in disposal is this true ?, it seems logical but every Rx i talk with prefer to sell me one, granted they're not that expensive I understand, but I'm more concerned about someone being injured or even acquiring a chronic or even deadly disease.
Rick
Answer Dear Richard,
What a great question. And, I am glad to hear of your concern for the public as well. Laws regarding needle disposal are state specific. In Virginia, where I practice, there are no laws requiring pharmacists to dispense disposal devices.
You can, however, order a sharps container and they will provide you with information on pick up, etc. I recommend you check out the website:
