Did you know that Carmichael’s offers a large selection of oral nutritional supplements that may benefit certain patients and older adults? Oral nutritional supplements are typically made as a combination of macronutrients (protein, carbohydrate, and fat) and micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, and trace elements). They may be used as a single source of nutrition but are primarily used to supplement a regular diet. They are ideal for patients who are usually able to eat regular food but not enough to meet their nutritional needs.

Nutrition intervention that includes oral nutritional supplements helps patients fight infections, combat malnutrition and decreased protein levels, aid in wound healing and more. These products also are used for older adults in community-based settings as well as for people who are hospitalized for certain conditions and procedures and prone to poor outcomes.

Oral nutrition supplements increase a patient’s ability to fight infection, decrease the chance for hospitalization and speed healing and recovery times. Carmichael’s has experienced, licensed pharmacists and technicians who work closely with primary caregivers to provide individual patients with proper nutritional intake.

We offer oral nutritional supplements in several forms:

• clear liquid beverages
• juice-based beverages
• milk-based beverages
• protein powder drinks and soups
• puddings

Carmichael’s makes the prescribing process easy with customer friendly service and the knowledge base of our highly trained staff. Our billing specialists can verify and provide insurance coverage information. With a physician’s qualifying referral, Carmichael’s can bill Medicare, Medicaid, Healthy Louisiana, and many private insurance companies for a patient.

Purchase oral nutritional supplements by contacting a Carmichael’s representative. Carmichael’s Crowley location has an in-house UPS station where products can be shipped directly to an individual’s residence within one to three days. For additional information and/or to request services, please contact a Carmichael’s representative during our normal hours of operation.