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Generic drugs are supposed to be a bargain, right?
The prices of all generic drugs are increasing. And, they aren’t just increasing by a small amount — some are increasing by 6,000%. One theory is that the Obamacare mandate — that all prescription drugs must be covered — is driving up the demand for the drugs which is causing a shortage. “According to the […]
Warning: New pain-killer hits the market
A new pain killer has hit the market, but Village Pharmacy and Rocky Point Pharmacy do not plan to stock this medication. The hydrocodone-based drug, Zohydro, is the latest in a long line of pain killers called opioid analgesics. The FDA approved the medication last fall to treat chronic pain. Quoting from a recent CNN […]
Gen X is Dying – What are you going to do about it?
Recently, Beth Caveness, Pharm.D, and Amy Alphin, Pharm.D, attended the Pharmacy Diversion Awareness Conference in Charlotte where they learned some facts about prescription drug abuse that are impacting our communities. Here are some basic facts and statistics that are important to share: – Generation X is dying. Not from disease, but from drug abuse. – […]
Stingray Shuffle 5K and 1/2-mile Timed Kids Run – March 8
We are thrilled to be a sponsor of South Topsail Elementary School’s Stingray Shuffle 5K and 1/2-mile timed kids run. Race Day Schedule: 7: 00 am ‐ 7:40 am On‐Site Registration 8:00 am ‐ ½ Mile Timed Kids Run 8:20 am ‐ 5k race starts (immediately after Kids Run) Location: South Topsail Elementary School 997 […]
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