Clinton Closing -> Records to Rite Aid Freeland July 2

We are closing and selling the Clinton location to Rite Aid in Freeland after our normal business day ending at 6pm Monday July 1, 2024. Tuesday July 2, all prescription records will be available in Rite Aid’s computer system. Here is a back story as to why locally owned community pharmacies have to close atContinue reading “Clinton Closing -> Records to Rite Aid Freeland July 2”

Oak Harbor/La Conner to Rite Aid — Clinton Continuing Operations

We are selling two stores to Rite Aid soon; Oak Harbor (last day of operations Jan 24) and La Conner (last day of operations jan 22). Please reference the official notification below CLINTON IS CONTINUING OPERATIONS AS ISLAND DRUG WITH NO CHANGES. For a more detailed explanation of the business reasons for this decision pleaseContinue reading “Oak Harbor/La Conner to Rite Aid — Clinton Continuing Operations”

Why Pharmacies Close

Unfortunately, the retail pharmacy environment is no longer suited for independent ownership in our Oak Harbor and La Conner communities. We ARE continuing in Clinton. UPDATE— Clinton is now closing as well (as of July 2, 2024) (see below for June 2024 Updates to this post). The combined effects of insurances preventing customers from fillingContinue reading “Why Pharmacies Close”

Allergy Consults + Rx Prescribed & Covered by Insurance!

It’s that time of year again when you ask the age-old question… am I getting sick or is it just allergies? Allergy symptoms can be very similar to those of a common cold, making it difficult to determine whether you’re coming down with an illness or experiencing allergies. Runny noses, itchy or watery eyes, sneezing,Continue reading “Allergy Consults + Rx Prescribed & Covered by Insurance!”

Combat Long COVID: from Brain Fog to E.D. — all need to go

“I just feel a little off since COVID-19”. This refrain is frequent during patient conversations in the pharmacy, What is Long COVID? A wide-ranging collection of symptoms make up Long COVID according to the NIH. Have a look at their breakdown by body area. Basically, it’s everything that can make you feel a little offContinue reading “Combat Long COVID: from Brain Fog to E.D. — all need to go”

Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletions

Our pharmacist team will be focusing on this topic in 2023. Certain medications and medical conditions coincide with lessened nutrient availability. We will be reviewing and making general recommendations as well as recommending products. It will be an ongoing project and we appreciate your feedback or suggestions for additions to this list, please use theContinue reading “Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletions”

All store closed and sold to Rite Aid, see articles on blog or homepage