For over sixty years, the people of El Paso, TX have trusted Alameda Thrifty Pharmacy with their health. Not only do they provide a full array of important services, the pharmacy team also treats patients like members of their "phamily." Without a doubt, the Alameda Thrifty staff truly cares for the community they serve. El Paso pride even shines through in the pharmacy's logo which features the mountains that ring the city complete with the El Paso Star. Dr. Laura Quijas, Pharm.D. gave us some insight into how the pharmacy started and how far they've come today.

Since 1950, Modern Pharmacy has been the place residents of Cheboygan, Michigan can depend on to keep their entire family healthy, right down to the family pet. By providing services customized to meet each customer's needs. the pharmacy operates based on the idea that wellness cannot be treated with a one size fits all approach.

Their staff made up of two pharmacists and seven pharmacy techs works hard to make sure that every patient is treated like family. On their Facebook page, the pharmacy shares the statement, "Lives depend on our job well done." With over 70 years of serving the community, the Modern Pharmacy team has proven that they not only take that job seriously, but also love what they do!

While past flu seasons have had pharmacy professionals scrambling to dispense Tamiflu, 2020-2021 looks a little different. The seasonal flu has been out of the spotlight as COVID-19 has caused hundreds of thousands of deaths across our nation. Has this actually been a more mild flu season or is COVID-19 just garnering more of the public's attention? The CDC continuously collects data that can be used to answer these questions, as well as help speculate as to what makes this flu season so different. Read on to learn what's changed:

What does the 2020-2021 flu season look like?

After a demanding and difficult 2020, it’s time to get ready for a fresh start. While we’re looking forward to a new year, 2021 will surely present challenges of its own, especially in healthcare fields. The coming months will see pharmacy professionals slammed with immunizations and vaccinations, so set your pharmacy up for success by getting your FLAVORx service ready now. That way, you’re already prepared to help kids take their medicine, despite the many other things you will have going on. Here are our tips for getting your FLAVORx materials ready for the new year!

Check flavor stock and reorder if necessary

Look over your flavor inventory and make sure you are fully stocked and ready to flavor. Double-check that you have plenty of kid favorites like Bubblegum and Grape. Don’t forget about essentials like Sweetening Enhancer and Bitterness Suppressor; you can’t flavor without them! To reorder any
supplies, you can order from your wholesaler, contact us at 800-884-5771 or shoot an email to reorders@flavorx.com.

Full list of FLAVORx flavors: Apple, Banana, Bubblegum, Cherry, Grape, Lemon, Mango, Orange Raspberry, Strawberry, Watermelon, Sweetening Enhancer, Bitterness Suppressor, Vitamin/Iron Masking Agent

Fillmaster Auto flavors: Apple, Banana, Bubblegum, Cherry, Grape, Lemon, Mango, Raspberry, Strawberry, Watermelon, Sweetening Enhancer, Bitterness Suppressor