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How pharmacists can encourage physical activity in patients—and why it matters

The Checkup by Singlecare

Most people already know how important exercise is for their health. With nearly 90% of Americans living within 5 miles of a community pharmacy , pharmacists are the most accessible healthcare professionals. This proximity allows pharmacists to engage with patients as often as they pick up their refills or call the pharmacy.

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How Amazon could Disrupt Pharmacy Services

The Digital Apothecary

Ever since Christina Farr of CNBC broke the news of Amazon expressing an interest of getting into the Billion Dollar Pharmacy market, I have been having multiple conversations with many people inside and outside of pharmacy on how this will change "everything." It's what makes a large scale mail-order pharmacy operation possible.

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How Balancing Iron Levels Can Help Your Thyroid

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Note: a person can be deficient in any of these nutrients and not have anemia, but as a deficiency continues, anemia may develop.) However, you may still be iron deficient if your iron stores are low (ferritin is the iron storage protein that can be tested). 6] Personally, I battled with low ferritin levels for a long time.