The Local Pharmacist

For the last 31 years, September has been recognized as National Recovery Month. Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those...

Did you know pharmacists in all 50 states of the United States of America have the ability to administer vaccines? Depending on the...

#Quarantinelife this year has led to a huge increase for backyard #pools . A backyard pool is a great way to have a #staycation . At...

Did you have too much fun in the sun? Too much time in the tanning bed? Sunscreen wears off? Did you forget to reapply? You now have a...

With so many options available, are you choosing the right sunscreen product? Find a Formulation that is easy to apply and feels good on...

When I asked my 7-year-old son what is SPF, the answer was Super Powered Frogs??? Sounds interesting, but, I am talking about Sun...

#Summer is in full swing and that means plenty of sunshine! Previously, I’ve discussed the dangers the heat can cause in the summer, but...

When asked, most people associate the 4th of July with 2 things, our nation’s birthday and FIREWORKS! We all know how different this...

Continuing with our Beat the Heat discussion, do you know what these three words relate to? Yes, urine. If you can remember these three...

#Summer is here! It’s time to get outside and enjoy all the sun has to offer. The sun is always a pleasant sight in the morning. A...

Food safety With the 4th of July, the most popular barbecuing holiday right around the corner, Father’s Day for some, begins the...

So you’ve taken the precautions, avoided as much of the plant as you could, but to no avail. The itch begins. What now? You walk into...

Treatments may not even be needed if one can recognize and avoid the deciduous leaves of the Toxicodendron Radicans (Poison Ivy) plant. ...

This saying is a great reminder this time of year. We are talking poison ivy. Poison ivy, oak, and sumac cause allergic contact...

Insect repellents are our primary way to protect ourselves from mosquitoes, ticks, and their like. Preventing the previously discussed...

Our last discussion detailed the prevention and treatment of Lyme Disease. As discussed, Lyme disease is spread by tick bites. Lyme...

Living in Connecticut we are the nation’s epicenter for Lyme Disease. First diagnosed in 1975 in Old Lyme, Connecticut, this disease is...

Most people coincide Memorial Day with the unofficial start to summer. Finally beautiful weather and fun outdoor activities. Over the...

Many people correlate springtime with allergies. However, depending on the part of the country you reside in, allergies can be a...

So far, we’ve discussed the most common oral agents used to help our seasonal allergies. But everything doesn’t have to be solved with a...