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With school back in session, flu season here, and COVID-19 still lingering, immune health has never been more important for children.  Many parents reach for vitamin supplements in hopes of supporting their children’s immune system, which is understandable considering that vitamins play a crucial role in immune health. However, research suggests that supplements are not […]

Ideal Protein is a clinical ketogenic weight-loss protocol that helps individuals achieve and maintain their weight goals in three progressive phases: Phase 1 (Weight Loss) helps your body prioritize burning fat instead of carbohydrates  Phase 2 (Stabilization) balances the body’s hormones to prevent weight regain and identifies a personal macronutrient code for weight maintenance.  Phase

Point-of-care testing (POCT) is a form of off-site clinical testing conducted at or near the site of patient care. With the aid of sophisticated devices and testing kits, point-of-care testing provides patients with a quicker and more accessible alternative to traditional off-site laboratory testing.  Not long ago, only certified clinical practitioners could perform point-of-care testing.

Turning 65 is a big deal when it comes to health insurance. Beginning three months prior to your 65th birthday, and lasting three months after your birth month, you are officially eligible for Medicare, the United States’ federal health insurance program.  If you’re not familiar with how Medicare works, you’re not alone. Medicare has many

Flu (influenza) season is quickly approaching in the United States.  Per the CDC’s recommendation, all individuals aged six-months and older should receive a flu vaccine each year – ideally in October – to protect themselves (and others) against the flu.  However, there are multiple types of flu vaccines to choose from depending on your age,

At Community Pharmacy, our mission is to provide patients with the highest quality pharmaceutical care and service. As part of that mission, we go beyond prescriptions and compounding to offer a number of clinical services which provide you with comprehensive care. Below, you can find a full list of clinical services that Community Pharmacy offers

*UPDATED JULY 2023* With school on the horizon, it’s important for students and parents to stay up to date on the latest vaccine requirements in Texas.  In this article, we are going to cover the required immunizations for Texas students in 2021/22 based on their grade and education level. Afterwards, we will address some of

It’s no secret: prescription drugs are expensive. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, prescription prices in 2021 are 1,608.52% higher than they were in 1935 (yes, you read that right).  It comes at no surprise then that more and more people are turning to prescription discount cards (also known as Rx savings cards,

The history of pharmacists stretches as far back as 2,400 BCE, when prescriptions for human ailments were inscribed on clay tablets and called for such ingredients as “turtle shell powder, snakeskins, and river silt.” Thankfully, pharmacists – and the medicine they dispense – have come a long way since then. What was once a mystical

On March 29 Texas made COVID-19 vaccines available to all individuals aged 16 and older (Pfizer vaccine) and 18 and older (Johnson & Johnson and Moderna).  At Community Pharmacy receiving a vaccination is effortless. But in case you or a loved one still has questions, we have outlined the process below to make it even