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As an independent community pharmacist, you likely know many of your patients by name. But how well do you know the businesses and organizations that surround you? Being an active,…

Health and wellness are booming in the United States. Advertisements promoting natural and organic products are everywhere, and the benefits of “superfoods” and exercise programs are constantly touted. Americans are…

Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). With regular access to patients, independent community pharmacists…

Melissa Gilkison, Pharm.D., never expected to use her CPR training. But when a man collapsed in an aisle of the Price Chopper, a regional grocery store chain, where she was…

Many of your patients likely need assistance from a caregiver, or are caregivers themselves. Caregivers are often family members or friends who don’t have any previous health care training, but…

November 14 marks World Diabetes Day, a day dedicated to building awareness about the issues that people with diabetes face every day.

Throughout November, people across the country take time to reflect on what they’re thankful for. All too often, however, they don’t show their appreciation to those people or organizations that…

Is your day-to-day routine draining the energy out of your pharmacy? Celebrating holidays and hosting events can rejuvenate your business and draw people in for more than a prescription refill.…

Many of your patients are unaware of the relationship between their medications and nutrition. As an independent pharmacist, you have an opportunity to educate your patients about these topics. You…

Phil Parkhurst, R.Ph., owns Parkhurst Pharmacy, an independent community pharmacy located in the small mining town of Grants, New Mexico. We talked with Parkhurst about the “simple philosophies” that keep…