August is National Immunization Awareness Month
Most of us think immunizations are things we get as kids. By the time we are in high school, we’re done, right? However, it’s important to stay up to date with our vaccinations even throughout our adult lives. To keep our community safe, Village Pharmacy and Rocky Point Pavilion Pharmacy are proudly participating in National […]
July 28 is World Hepatitis Day
Hepatitis is often misunderstood as only associated with people who have HIV/AIDs or engage in risky behavior. This viral killer claims the lives of 1.4 million people worldwide every year — that’s 4,000 people per day. Luckily, and unlike other illnesses, there are treatments for hepatitis B and a cure for hepatitis C. However, 95% […]
Village Pharmacy Celebrates 15 Years of Serving Hampstead
July 16, 2016 marked the 15th anniversary of Village Pharmacy of Hampstead. When we opened our doors all those years ago, our goal was to serve the small underserved village of Hampstead, NC. Our first site was located just North of the Beacon, inside the same building as my husband’s medical practice. With just two […]
Top Health Issues for Men
Men are at a higher risk of dying from certain diseases than women and one reason for this is lack of awareness. Combine that with unhealthy work and personal lifestyles, men’s health has declined. Men are also less likely than women to have an annual physical with their doctor. Read more here about the top […]
New FDA approvals in the second quarter of 2016
Several new medications were approved in the second quarter of 2016 for certain cancers, hypertension, Parkinson’s disease, and COPD. Byvalson was just approved in June for the treatment of hypertension to lower blood pressure. The positive effects of this oral medication are normally seen within the first two to four weeks of taking it. Adverse […]