Pharmacy Archives - 501 Pharmacy

Getting Your Medications Should be as Easy as Buying a Cup of Coffee

July 3, 2019 By Han Su

If getting your medications is not as easy as getting a cup of coffee, it should be! Check out the short video below to see what we mean.

This video is from The Community of Oncology Alliance. They are working to shed light on the dangers of Pharmacy Benefit Managers. Getting your medications, like coffee, should be simple and should not involve a harmful expensive pharmacy benefit manager. So what does all this mean? Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) are the middlemen that come between patients and their doctors, causing unnecessary suffering by delaying, denying, or obstructing care. Learn more at PBMAbuses.org.

Source: PBMAbuses.org

Support Your Local Independent Pharmacy

501 Pharmacy is locally owned by Han Su and Greg Vassie. They have a combined 35 years of pharmacy experience. Ever since graduating with their Pharmacy Doctorate degrees they have provided the Pittsboro, Chapel Hill, and Carrboro areas with great customer service and pharmaceutical care since 1999.

At 501 Pharmacy, we are able to give the community more personalized customer service, locally-manufactured products, and a wide selection of quality over-the-counter products – without Pharmacy Benefit Managers. We are here for you and we will always make the time to talk to you or make an appointment to discuss your medications, potential drug interactions, compounding, and any other pharmaceutical needs. We also offer free local business and residential delivery for our pharmacy customers. Come see the 501 Pharmacy difference today!

We are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. We are ready to fill your first order today and we will make the process easy for you. Fill out our online form at the button below and we will be happy to assist you with your pharmaceutical needs. Thank you, for your business! We look forward to getting to know you.

Download Our Free 501 Pharmacy Rx App

May 3, 2019 By Han Su

The 501 Pharmacy App brings the best features of 501 Pharmacy right to the palm of your hand. With the app, you are able to manage you and your family’s medications… and save time doing it!

Convenience is key and our patient app makes it easy to request prescription refills, view medication profiles, view store hours, and contact the pharmacy – all from your smart device.

Have trouble remembering to take your medication? Never miss a dose by setting medication reminders directly in our app! We will alert you through the app when it is time to take your medicine.

The app also knows when you’re in the store, allowing us to serve you that much faster.

Download the 501 Pharmacy App

Click on the links below to download our app for free for iPhone or for Android.

Download the iTunes App

Download the Android App

Once you have downloaded the app, create an account by entering your last name, Rx Number, and date of birth and then you are ready to go! When you order a refill through the app we will send you a confirmation email as well as an estimated pick up time. You can also schedule to have your prescription delivered via the “drug bug” if you are in our delivery area.

Have questions? Text the pharmacy number, 984-999-0501, and one of our staff members will get back to you as soon as possible.

501 Pharmacy Services

At 501 Pharmacy we are here for you. We always make time to talk to you or make an appointment to discuss your medications, potential drug interactions, compounding, immunizations, and any other pharmaceutical needs. Our services include:

Adherence Packaging
Compounding
Free Local Delivery
Immunizations & Vaccines
Prescription Transfers
Over-the-Counter Drugs
Vitamins and Supplements
Essential Oils
Ideal Protein
and much more…

We look forward to seeing you soon!

CBD Is Legal

February 19, 2019 By Han Su

There have been lots of rumors flying around that CBD is illegal now. THIS IS NOT TRUE! Yes, it is considered to be a drug by the FDA, but what this means is it cannot be an additive into foods. Therefore, the companies that make CBD gummies and other food products are going to have to stop selling them in North Carolina. The good news is, the CBD oils, capsules, and salves that we carry at 501 Pharmacy are still legal!

What is CBD?

CBD oil is a cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant and is known as hemp. Hemp and marijuana come from the same type of plant, but hemp is not psychoactive so it does NOT get you high.

CBD oils, capsules, and salves can be used for natural pain relief, ADHD, anxiety, neurological symptoms and disorders, acne, joint stiffness, anxiety, asthma, depression, sleep disorders, and more.

Source: Down South Hemp

Broadway Hemp Company

We are happy to offer CBD oils and capsules from Broadway Hemp Company. Broadway Hemp Company has over four generations of farming experience, as well as a quarter of a century indoor greenhouse growing experience and over two decades of Nutraceutical processing, including State of the Art CO2 extraction technique. Their products are made from hemp grown in Broadway, North Carolina. With over 40 acres + 50,000 square feet of indoor growing, Broadway Hemp Company is one of the largest industrial hemp growing operations on the east coast!

Purchase your Broadway Hemp Company CBD oils and capsules at 501 Pharmacy.

Down South Hemp

We are also now carrying CBD Salves from Down South Hemp. Down South Hemp is a licensed premium grade hemp farm located in Erwin, North Carolina. They are currently growing Colorado Cherry, Boax, T1 and Haleigh’s Hope plants on their farm. Their mission is to grow, harvest, and produce exceptional hemp plans and extracts.

Purchase your Down South Hemp CBD salves at 501 Pharmacy.

Pick up Your Elderberry Syrup at 501 Pharmacy

January 24, 2019 By Han Su

Looking for more ways to fight colds, the flu, and to strengthen your immune system? Stop by 501 Pharmacy to purchase elderberry syrup from The Elderberry Lady.

Why Elderberry?

Elderberries were listed in the CRC Handbook of Medicinal Herbs as early as 1985 and have been a folk remedy for centuries in North America, Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. They are used to help lower cholesterol, improve vision, boost the immune system, improve your heart health, and for coughs, colds, flu, bacterial infections, viral infections, and more. Bioflavonoids and other proteins in the juice destroy the ability of cold and flu viruses to infect a cell.

Elderberries contain organic pigments, tannin, amino acids, carotenoids, flavonoids, sugar, rutin, viburnic acid, vitamin A and B and a large amount of vitamin C.

Source: HerbWisdom.com

The Elderberry Lady

We are so excited to be able to carry products from The Elderberry Lady. Currently, at 501 Pharmacy we have eight-ounce and 16-ounce jars of the syrups that will give your immune system a one-two punch to knock out those cold and flu viruses.

The Elderberry Lady has teamed up with other local vendors to create her syrup, one of them being a small mom-and-pop apiary where she is able to get her honey in its rawest form. #ShopLocal. The Elderberry Lady also uses organic ingredients that you can pronounce and feel good about giving to your entire family.

Who is The Elderberry Lady?

Kristyn, aka The Elderberry Lady, started making elderberry syrup several years ago when her young daughter caught the flu. Check out her personal testimony on how elderberry helped her family through the flu.

Learn more about the benefits of elderberry on her website, TheElderberryLady.com. Also, be sure to visit her FAQ page for more info on who can take elderberry, the benefits, how often you should take it, and more.

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Ready to purchase some for yourself? Visit us at The Veranda at Briar Chapel – 98 Chapelton Court, Suite 300.

Be Merry, Be Bright ????

December 10, 2018 By Han Su

The holidays are here and we have lots of ways to keep you merry (ice cream) and bright (flu shots, CBD products, EZC Paks) this December! Keep reading for all the details and for your planning purposes, take note of our holiday hours below.

We will be open on Christmas Eve from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m., closed on Christmas Day, open on New Year’s Eve from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m., and closed on New Year’s Day!

We’re Dreaming of a Flu-Free Christmas

Have you gotten your flu shot yet? Protect yourself and your family this holiday season with a flu shot from 501 Pharmacy or Carolina Convenient Care.

We are out of regular flu shots but our neighbors, Carolina Convenient Care still have some available.

We also still have high dose flu shots available for patients 65 years and older.

Now Offering CBD Oils and Capsules by Broadway Hemp Company and CBD Salves From Down South Hemp

We are also excited to now carry CBD Salves from Down South Hemp. Down South Hemp is a licensed premium grade hemp farm located in Erwin, North Carolina. They are currently growing Colorado Cherry, Boax, T1 and Haleigh’s Hope plants on their farm.

CBD oils, capsules, and salves can be used for natural pain relief, anxiety, neurological symptoms and disorders, acne, joint stiffness, and more.

UNC Basketball Calendars Are Back

Heels fans, show your team pride and never miss a game with a Carolina basketball schedule. Stop by to pick up a poster from 501 Pharmacy!

New Flavor: Party Peppermint

Our Party Peppermint ice cream has arrived but it is only here for a limited time!

Come get this seasonal, refreshing treat before the holidays are over.

Han’s Recommendations: EZC Paks

Han recommends EZC Paks to help boost your immune system and to help keep you healthy during this cough and cold season.

You can’t treat a cold with antibiotic but you can help prevent it. Pick up your EZC Pak 5-Day Immune Support Pack at 501 Pharmacy!

Spend More Time with Family – Let Us Deliver to You

We know the holidays can be a busy time! Don’t worry about coming to pick up your prescriptions, our “Drug Bug” will deliver them to you for free and we don’t expect tips.

Call 984-999-0501 to see if we deliver to your area.

Pick up Your Black Elderberry Syrup and Tablets at 501 Pharmacy

Looking for more ways to fight colds, the flu, and to strengthen your immune system? Stop by 501 Pharmacy to purchase Elderberry Syrup and Tablets from The Elderberry Lady.

Art for Sale

Have you had some your eye on some of the gorgeous art hanging around 501 Pharmacy? It could be for sale!

If you have a piece in mind let us know. These make wonderful Christmas gifts!