When FLAVORx first began 28 years ago, we were a small company with a big idea about helping kids take their medicine. We would never be where we are today without the pharmacies that believed in our mission since the very beginning. Apple Discount Drugs, located on Maryland's Eastern Shore, is one of those pharmacies that has been with us since we got started in 1995 and is still one of our valued partners to this day.

We spoke with Marketing Director Tish Withers, who gave us some insight on what makes this local pharmacy so special and what FLAVORx means to their pharmacy. As we celebrate our 28th anniversary, we'd like to take a moment to spotlight this pharmacy that has been with us throughout this journey.

As we celebrate FLAVORx's 25th anniversary, it's important to recognize that we are only where we are today thanks to the hard-working, dedicated people that have joined the FLAVORx family over the years. A few members of our team shared what makes working at FLAVORx so special (besides working in an office that smells like bubblegum every day!).  Can you tell we're all smiles under the masks? 😄

When pharmacies first began offering FLAVORx in 1995, a systematic way to custom flavor medications was new to the world of retail pharmacy. The process took time and concentration, but once we saw how much flavoring could help children's health, we knew it was a worthwhile mission. That's why we've dedicated the past 28 years to making flavoring medications as easy as possible for pharmacy professionals. Here's a look at how the flavoring process has evolved over the years:

Wow, we can’t believe that we’re celebrating our 25th anniversary! That’s two and a half decades of easier medicine-time for kids and families, and we couldn’t be happier to be able to help. A lot has changed since we got started in 1995, so here’s a look back at how the face of FLAVORx has changed over the years. We’ve sure come a long way!

Pharmacies have always held a vital place in their communities, but during the COVID-19 pandemic these essential businesses have shown what a unique role they fill for so many people. Throughout rapidly changing circumstances, they have not only adapted, but have stepped up to provide extra support for those who need it.

During these tough times, pharmacies have shown how truly committed they are to customer care. They’ve not only taken extra steps to ensure patients can safely have access to necessary medications and healthcare, but they’ve expanded their duties to include providing hard-to-find supplies to customers and first responders as well as administering COVID-19 tests.

 
Adapting to the New Normal

A trip to the pharmacy sure doesn’t look the way it did a few months ago. Throughout the spread of the pandemic, the CDC has implemented a series of guidelines specifically for pharmacies to help reduce the spread of the virus while these businesses remain open. Pharmacies have been urged to limit traffic in the building, so they have adapted by encouraging customers to use curbside, drive-thru, and delivery service. To help people stay home and safe, some pharmacies that charged a fee for delivery service or did not offer the service at all before the pandemic, have begun delivering to customers for free.