Clearwater Pharmacy

03/15/2026

Every time legislation is introduced that can restrict PBMs from running local pharmacies out of business while fleecing & - out come the misinformation campaigns. 🙄

It's Time to STOP Their Lies.

Kansas Pharmacists Association Kansas Republican Party Kansas House Democrats

03/12/2026

Love your local pharmacy? Please change your profile picture to show your support of our PBM bill! Our legislators are watching!!!♥️

03/12/2026

Statins, Muscle Cramps & a Simple Solution Many People Don’t Know About

Statin medications are commonly prescribed to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. They can be very effective, but some people experience muscle cramps, soreness, or fatigue after starting them.

Why does this happen?

Statins work by blocking an enzyme in the liver that helps make cholesterol. However, that same process in the body also produces a natural compound called Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10).

CoQ10 plays an important role in your muscles. Think of it as a tiny spark plug that helps your cells produce energy. When statins lower CoQ10 levels, muscles may not produce energy as efficiently — which can lead to muscle aches, weakness, or fatigue in some people.

The good news:
Many patients find relief by taking a CoQ10 supplement, which helps restore those energy levels in muscle cells and can significantly reduce muscle discomfort.

✔ Supports muscle energy
✔ Helps reduce statin-related muscle cramps
✔ May improve fatigue for some patients

At Clearwater Pharmacy, we recommend Ortho Molecular CoQ10 as our supplement of choice because of its high quality and reliable absorption.

As always, talk with your pharmacist or healthcare provider before starting any supplement to make sure it’s right for you and won’t interact with your medications.

If you’re taking a statin and struggling with muscle aches, don’t just stop your medication — there may be an easy fix!

— Nancy Bradfield, Pharmacist
Clearwater Pharmacy

03/12/2026

Our state needs to get with the times to reduce health care costs, writes Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt. | Opinion

03/08/2026

We update the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) data and comparison data weekly. Each month we post new data, including findings from the previous month’s survey and weekly price changes that have occurred before the release of the next month’s NADAC data.Beginning with the December...

03/06/2026

It was a honor spending time this afternoon with Representative Brian Bergkamp discussing current legislation impacting medication pricing and access to care here in Kansas.

As an independent pharmacist and owner of Clearwater Pharmacy, I appreciate Representative Bergkamp taking the time to sit down and hear firsthand how policies affect pharmacies and the patients we serve every day. We talked specifically about Senate Bill 360 and some of the statements circulating publicly about the bill increasing costs for patients.

In reality, many states that have passed similar legislation have actually seen significant cost savings for both insurance plans and patients, while also improving transparency in how prescription dollars are distributed. Too often, the middlemen in the system — Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) — retain fees that never make it back to the pharmacy that dispenses the medication.

I’m grateful for the opportunity to help clarify how these policies impact rural and community pharmacies and, most importantly, the patients who depend on us for access to care.

Thank you, Representative Bergkamp, for your willingness to listen, ask thoughtful questions, and engage in meaningful conversation about solutions that support patients, transparency, and sustainable access to pharmacy care in Kansas. 💊

03/03/2026