Summer brings more than sunscreen questions. For community pharmacies, warmer months can shift the conversations happening at the counter, from sun exposure and skin irritation to eye symptoms, medication storage, respiratory concerns, and heat-related risks. That gives pharmacy teams a...
For a lot of pharmacies, spring can feel early to think about flu vaccine. But in practice, this is when flu pre-booking is supposed to happen. The simplest reason is that the flu vaccine supply chain starts long before flu...
Lidocaine 5% patches have been one of the more challenging categories to stay covered on over the past several months. While not always formally listed as a widespread shortage, real-world access has been inconsistent—driven by manufacturing delays, allocation practices, and...
Allergy season isn’t a future problem—it’s already underway. As of March 20, 2026, Pollen.com shows national allergy and pollen levels at medium-high, with 27% of the country in that range. AccuWeather reports pollen ramping up in parts of the South...
Heart Month shines a spotlight on cardiovascular care, but pharmacy teams know heart therapy is a daily consistency story. Patients taking medications for hypertension, heart failure, and other cardiovascular conditions benefit most when therapy is taken continuously and as prescribed....
Why Nicotine Patches Should Be Stocked Before the New Year The turn of the year brings more than resolutions—it brings opportunity. If your pharmacy hasn’t reviewed your year-end product strategy, you’re likely letting money slip through. Among your strongest stocking...
