Page 6 - Luke AFB Thunderbolt 5-6-16

May 2016 NEWS Thunderbolt
http://www.luke.af.mil
6 www.aerotechnews.com/lukeafb

Satellite pharmacy lobby closes for facelift

by Maj. from off-base that do not need to be lled Airman 1st Class prescription pick ups will be available where
SHANE MARTIN the same day. Cole Broomfield, they were dropped off. If dropped off at the
56th Medical Sup- Exchange Pharmacy, they will be picked up
56th Medical Support Squadron Pharmacy Flight A pharmacy team representative will port Squadron at the Exchange Pharmacy. If dropped off
be located outside the Satellite Pharmacy main clinic phar- at the Satellite Pharmacy drop boxes, they
The Luke Air Force Base Satellite providing direction during the rst weeks macy technician, will be picked up at the Satellite drive-thru.
Pharmacy will undergo renovations June of construction. counts capsules
through September requiring the pharmacy Jan. 5, 2016 using Q. What if my doctor faxes, calls, or
lobby to close during the construction. The Frequently asked questions: a spatula and a tray electronically prescribes a prescrip-
drive-thru will be open for prescription Q. How do I drop-off hand-written to refill the pre- tion?
pick up only. prescriptions, and when will they be scription at Luke
ready? Air Force Base, A. Faxed prescriptions will be available
During this time, the pharmacy, located A. There are two drop-off locations: Pre- Ariz. Luke phar- for pick up 48 hours after we receive them
in Bldg. 1514, west of the Luke Air Force scriptions left at drop-boxes located on the macy technicians and available for pick up at the Exchange
Base Exchange parking structure, the 56th dispense medi- Pharmacy. Electronic prescriptions will be
Medical Group will implement the follow- cations, consult available 24 hours after they are received
ing changes: patients and refill and available for pick up at the Exchange
approximately 700 Pharmacy.
The Exchange Pharmacy, a new and tem- Senior Airman Grace Lee prescriptions daily.
porary pharmacy, will operate as a pick up/ Q. What if I called in my re ll for pick
drop off location in the BX across the hall side walls of the Satellite Pharmacy build- up at the Satellite pharmacy?
from the barbershop. Hours are 8 a.m. to ing will be lled in two duty days. Prescrip-
5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Customers tions dropped before 2 p.m. at the Exchange A. If a customer calls in a re ll for pick up
will not be able to pick up re ll medica- Pharmacy located inside the BX can be at the Satellite pharmacy, it will be avail-
tions at this location, but the ScriptCenter picked up the same duty day. After 2 p.m. able for pick up at the Satellite Pharmacy
(vending machine) will be available for they can be picked up the next duty day. drive-thru.
re ll pick up.
Q. How do I pick up prescriptions? Q. Is there an option to call in re lls
Messages have been sent to off-base A. Picking up re ll prescriptions remains for pick up at the Exchange Pharmacy?
providers asking them to use electronic the same. Customers will have three options
prescribing, but customers are asked to during the automated telephone option for A. No, there is not an option to call in
communicate the same message to their pickup; the ScriptCenter, Satellite Pharmacy re lls at the Exchange Pharmacy since it
doctor. The doctors need only search elec- (drive thru only), and Scottsdale. All other is only a temporary site.
tronic health records for DOD Luke.
Unfortunately, delays can be expected.
Customers are asked to use the drop box Please plan accordingly.
outside the Satellite Pharmacy for prescrip-
tions for routine maintenance medications For more information, call the pharmacy
at 623-856-7958. Please help us help you
while we renovate and improve our phar-
macy services.

FREE for You, yourTake care Luke Worship Center is launching
a new Pentacostal style church at
of troops.
Luke Elementary School
a Friend, 7300 N Dysart Rd., Glendale AZ
or Family Member
Fellowship starts at 10am
2nd FRAME* with worship following at 10:30 am.

militaryoptical.com For more information please call

*Second free frame must be of equal or lesser retail value as the first frame. Customer only pays for the lenses SPACEPastor Joe at 623 734 4693
and extra features. Complete pair purchase required on both pairs. Second free frame must be purchased with or Mary at 623 734 2595
the first pair and at the same date and time. No dispensing fee. Cannot be combined with any other discount,
coupon or insurance plan. All eyeglass and contact lens purchases require a current, valid prescription. Offer
expires 07/02/16. ©2016 National Vision, Inc.

EXCHANGE CONCESSIONAIRE

LUKE AFB EXCHANGE Eye Exams Available by
623 - 935 -1179
6.5” ADDr. Dave Schanes
Independent Doctor of Optometry
Doctor’s Exchange of Arizona, P.C.

• TRICARE accepted • Appointments are available
• Walk-ins are welcome