It’s Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot

Han Su on February 7, 2020

It’s not too late to get a date for Valentine’s Day 😉 and it is not too late to get your flu shot! Reports are showing that February 2020 is going to be the worst month for the flu.

This flu season is shaping up to be one of the worst in decades, according to the United States’ top infectious disease doctor. Even though the flu season is well underway, the worst could still be ahead, so the CDC advises everyone older than 6 months to get a flu shot. – Elizabeth Cohen and John Bonifield, CNN.

The Hospitalist also states that the peak month of flu activity occurs most often in February.

Han Flu-Shot the Sheriff

Flu Shots at 501 Pharmacy

If you have not gotten your flu shot, don’t wait any longer. At 501 Pharmacy, we are able to administer flu shots to patients 14 and up. We currently have plenty of vaccines available. Flu shots are just $34.99 for cash-paying patients but are generally free with most insurances. No appointments needed! Stop by 501 Pharmacy Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., or on Saturday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., to get your flu shot.

Getting the flu shot is not just about protecting yourself, it also helps the community. When you get the flu shot, you are helping to keep higher-risk seniors and young children, who may not be able to get the vaccine, safe.

Influenza or the flu is a very serious disease that can lead to hospitalization or even death. Every flu season is unique and the flu affects everyone differently. Even a person who is very healthy can get sick from the flu or a flu-related illness and spread it to others. Stop by 501 Pharmacy and get your flu shot today.

Get Your Girl Scout Cookies at 501 Pharmacy on February 1, 2020

Han Su on January 29, 2020

Girl Scout Cookies at 501 Pharmacy

Who can resist Girl Scout Cookies? Not us, and we are excited to announce that Troop 4166 will be selling cookies outside of 501 Pharmacy on Saturday, February 1, 2020, from 10 a.m. until noon.

Girl Scout Cookies at 501 Pharmacy

This will be the second time we have had Troop 4166 out to 501 Pharmacy and their first date in January was so much fun! We hope you will stop by and support their cause on Saturday, February 1.

Girl Scout Cookies

This year, there is one new cookie that you have to try, the Lemon-Ups! Each Lemon-Ups has a motivational message on it. Here is a list of all the cookies for sell this year:

  • Lemon-Upsâ„¢
  • Lemonades®
  • Thin Mints®
  • Caramel deLites®/Samoas
  • Peanut Butter Patties®/Tagalongs®
  • Do-si-dos®/Peanut Butter Sandwich
  • Shortbread/Trefoils®
  • Thanks-A-Lot®
  • Toffee-tastic®
  • Caramel Chocolate Chip
  • Girl Scout S’mores®

**Some cookies are only available in select areas.

Why Purchase Girl Scout Cookies

When you make a Girl Scout Cookie purchase, you’re helping the next generation of young female entrepreneurs get an important taste of what it takes to be successful—teamwork, planning, and a positive outlook (and that’s just the beginning). Because proceeds from your purchase stay local, you help the awesome entrepreneurs who sell Girl Scout Cookies in your community power new experiences for themselves and their troop. Whether it’s a trip she’ll never forget, a STEM activity that opens her mind, a service project that changes her community, or the chance to build a lifetime of memories at camp—Girl Scout Cookies make it all happen! Learn more at GirlScouts.org.

Do You Wish 501 Pharmacy Sold Coffee?

Han Su on December 11, 2019

Have you ever been stopping by the pharmacy to grab a prescription and wished we sold coffee? Well, your wish just may come true. We are excited to announce that we are partnering with Aromatic Roasters out of Pittsboro!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month + American Pharmacists Month

Han Su on October 3, 2019

October is one of our favorite months of the year. Not only is it the beginning of fall and Halloween, but it is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month and American Pharmacists Month!

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. Join in the cause to help women in need today. Here are a few ways you can help from the National Breast Cancer Foundation:

  1. Download the free Dense Breasts Q&A Guide. Did you know that nearly half of all women over 40 have dense breasts?
  2. Share the story of how you or a loved one have been affected by breast cancer
  3. Make a one-time or monthly donation to help provide a mammogram for a woman in need
  4. Host a fundraiser benefitting NBCF
  5. Volunteer to join in Helping Women Now
  6. Proudly wear a pink ribbon during October or year-round
  7. Share about Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn

Their mission is to help those affected by breast cancer through early detection, education and support services. Learn more at NationalBreastCancer.org.

American Pharmacists Month

American Pharmacists Month is a time to recognize pharmacists’ contributions to health care and all they can do for the community. Short conversations with a local pharmacist can make a big difference. From advising on allergies to diabetes to heart disease and more, pharmacists simplify care with easy access to answers that bring relief.

I love being a pharmacist and interacting with all of you! Thank you for choosing 501 Pharmacy! When you stop in to see us this month, take a picture with one of our staff members and tag #APhMSelfieDay. Your amazing APhM selfie could appear in November’s Pharmacy Today magazine—and even win a contest!

We’ve Updated Our App: Download RxLocal

Han Su on September 18, 2019

Previously called the 501 Pharmacy App, we have switched over to the RxLocal App to make things easier for our patients and to provide you with even more benefits! The RxLocal App brings the best features of 501 Pharmacy right to the palm of your hand.  With the app, you are able to order and manage you and your family’s medications, text our pharmacy team, set reminders to pick up or request refills, and more! Convenience is key and our patient app makes it easier for you to interact with 501 Pharmacy from all your smart devices.

Download the 501 Pharmacy App

How to Download the App

Click on the links below to download the RxLocal App for free for iPhone or for Android or text RXLOCAL to 64890. Then follow the step-by-step instructions below.

  1. Select “Register for an Account Now”
  2. Select North Carolina and Chapel Hill for the State and City
  3. Choose 501 Pharmacy
  4. Input your Last Name, Rx Number, and Date of Birth
  5. Input Username and Password
  6. Set Pin Number

How to Refill Medications Through the App

  1. Once you login to the app, select “Refill Medications”
  2. Click on the person who is needing to refill the medication
  3. Choose one or multiple medications needed to be refilled
  4. Select “Pick Up” or “Delivery” for your medication, then select “Submit Refill”
  5. Receive a confirmation email

How to Set up Reminders in the App

  1. Once you login to the app, select “Reminders”
  2. Touch “Create New Reminder”
  3. Select the person for whom you are creating a reminder
  4. Select the medication that you wish to create a reminder for and touch “Continue”
  5. Use the tabs at the top to select the frequency of your reminder and touch “Continue”
  6. Set up the reminder time and touch “Save Reminder”

Make Sure You are Registered for the RxLocal Patient Portal

Sign up or sign in to the Patient Portal at the button below.