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About Dr. 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)

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Topic: Pharmacy

Expert: Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D.
Date: 10/2/2007
Subject: substitution

Question
I am taking Flomax and Hyzaar, I just fell into the medicare donut hole, is there
a generic or other drugs that I can take?

Answer
Hi Jim,

There are many alternatives to Flomax and Hyzaar. In order to determine what Medicare will cover, you need to go to their website since it is state specific at:
http://formularyfinder.medicare.gov/formularyfinder/selectstate.asp

Use their formulary finder to search for drugs that they cover. Some possible alternatives are below:
For Flomax:
1) Uroxatral
2)Cardura
3) Hytrin

For Hyzaar:
1) Atacand
2) Cozaar
3) Diovan

Hope this helps! I with you the best of luck.

Warmly,
Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D.

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