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Zombie Infection Spreading

We’ve reported via Facebook of a spreading Zombie infection.  It is expected to reach the Saugerties region THIS SATURDAY.  Expect Zombies to flood the streets of Saugerties! Here is a list of side effects from the CDC:

No More Primatene Mist

Over the counter “Asthma” inhalers are now an endangered species, soon to be extinct. The FDA will halt the sales of OTC inhalers as of Dec 31st, 2011. This is part of the FDA’s latest efforts to remove CFC producing substances from the marketplace....

NY Times Article: Supplement Contamination

If you shop with us, you already know all of the data in the article to be true. It’s been a mantra of ours for time:  The supplement industry is not regulated.  The few rules that are on the books are poorly enforced. Sketchy companies who are fleshed out via...

A Little Satire?

Let’s Talk about pH!

We get a tremendous amount of requests for litmus paper to test one’s pH. The goal is to be more “alkaline” than “acidic”. This misinformation is perpetuated by the natural industry to peddle their products. Google “body pH”....

PLEASE CALL GOVERNOR TODAY!

Our anti-mail order legislation is awaiting Governor Cuomo’s signature! Please call him today and voice your support! Voice your support! Tell Governor Cuomo to sign A5502-B/S3510 Into Law Today! A5502-B/S3510-B has reached Governor Cuomo’s desk and awaits only...

Life is Good T-Shirts Coming Soon…

Coming just in time for National Pharmacy Week will be “Life Is Better” T-Shirts personalized for Village Apothecary! Sizes range from S-3XL. Prices will be $9.99 for S-XL, $11.99 for 2XL and 3XL. PLEASE, reserve a shirt now if you are interested!

ABCs and SPFs of Sunscreen

It’s time for sunscreen bootcamp! First, let’s talk about why we use sunscreens. Energy from the sun comes in the form of light.  The light we see is called visible light.  The light we don’t see with higher energy than visible light is called ultra-violet...

Levaquin Generic

So, a good thing happened today.  Generic Levaquin was released. But, there is a negative… It is an order of magnitude cheaper.  Like, ridiculous;  the biggest difference in a brand to generic switch we’ve seen in years.  Can the cost really be that different...

Victory for Local Pharmacies!

We have won the battle! Recently, we asked patients to sign petitions in support of legislation that prohibits insurance companies from making mail order MANDATORY for all patients.  Neal took those petitions and spoke with our local legislators, Peter Lopez and John...