Ed Thomas IV, PharmD, RPh

Getting the Tdap vaccine is important because it provides protection against three serious diseases: tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (also known as whooping cough). Tetanus can cause muscle stiffness and spasms, while diphtheria can lead to heart and nerve damage. Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory infection that can be especially dangerous for infants and young children. By getting vaccinated, you not only protect yourself, but also your loved ones and community from these potentially life-threatening illnesses.

Administering medication to pets can be challenging and stressful for both pets and pet parents. Fortunately, pet compounding pharmacies can alleviate many of the challenges faced by pet owners through the creation of custom medications, called compounds. In this blog, we will discuss what veterinary pharmacy compounding is, what conditions it can be used to treat, and what benefits it offers pets and their owners.

For many patients, allergic reactions, harmful side effects, or barriers to administration make it very difficult to receive necessary treatment. Fortunately compounding pharmacies have a solution. Whether for pain relief, hormone replacement therapy, or other medication needs, pharmacy compounding formulations can offer solutions to any number of challenges faced by individuals seeking medication treatment.

An estimated 1 million people in the United States are infected with shingles each year. This easily transmissible infection can affect anyone, causing a painful, blistering rash, and for some, it can lead to dangerous health complications. Fortunately, there is a proven vaccine called Shingrix that can help prevent it. In this blog, we will discuss the benefits and risks of the shingles vaccine and who should consider getting it to boost their immunity.

Getting vaccinated is crucial not just for children, but for adults as well. Vaccines not only help prevent the spread of diseases, but also protect individuals from serious disease-related complications and even death. In fact, an estimated 51 million deaths can be prevented through the vaccines administered between 2021 and 2030.

Taking precautions to boost immunity is vital to preventing both bacterial and viral infections and to maintaining your overall health in both the short and long term. In this blog post, we will discuss the recommended vaccines for adults, as well as numerous other steps you can take in your everyday life to boost immunity.

Sildenafil (a generic form of Viagra) is one treatment available for erectile dysfunction, a common difficulty to achieve or maintain an erection. If you’re currently taking Sildenafil, or considering adding it to your routine, it’s important to know exactly how Sildenafil functions, how it impacts your body, and how it can influence your intimacy.

We know that for many men the path to treating and overcoming erectile dysfunction (ED) is a long and complicated road. Amidst uncertain treatment plans and a wide variety of information, we want to outline some key steps to manage ED.

While the U.S. anxiously awaits instructions for where and when each of us will be given the option for a COVID-19 vaccine, we must not let our guard down for protection against other scourges such as pneumonia and shingles.

As CBD becomes more widely used for common chronic ailments like chronic pain and anxiety, more research can offer insight on how we can properly dose patients for optimum results.