The Latest From 501: June 2020 Update

As of June 5, 2020, we are still operating with drive-thru and delivery only at this time. We know how important is it that we stay healthy and keep you healthy and we feel this is the best way. Keep reading for a look at what is happening this month at 501 Pharmacy and make sure you are following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. In our neighborhood? You can also find information on Nextdoor.

Current Hours

Drive-Thru at 501 Pharmacy

We are now back to our normal hours of Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m, in the drive-thru. We are closed on Sunday.

Our staff is using masks and gloves and limiting contact at the drive-thru. We can assure you that we are taking every precaution to ensure the safety of our employees and customers.

Please Schedule Deliveries 24 Hours in Advance

If you are in need of prescriptions or over-the-counter items prescribed during your telemedicine visitwe’ll deliver your medicines free-of-charge within Chapel Hill and Pittsboro.

Our deliveries go out once a day around 2 p.m. Please let us know 24 hours in advance for delivery if possible. We are not offering delivery on Saturdays.

It’s Hot – Time for Ice Cream

Maple View Farm Ice Cream at 501 Pharmacy

We are selling scoops, pints, and quarts of Maple View Farm ice cream through the drive-thru! All orders will be taken over the phone between 9 a.m. and noon, Monday through Friday. Simply give us a call at 984-999-0501 and let us know what time you will be coming to pick up your ice cream. Pickups will be from 1 until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Prepay via credit card, give us your name at the drive-thru and we’ll retrieve it from the freezer. We will not be accepting orders on Saturdays as we close at noon.

Limited-Supply Items

Limited Supply Items at 501 Pharmacy

Supplies such as masks, isopropyl alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, aloe vera gel, gloves, pulse oximeters, and thermometers are on limited supply. We are doing everything we can to keep them in stock. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor to keep up to date with what we have in stock.

We are now able to lift the five masks maximum per order to one full box of 50 masks per transaction while supplies last!

**Mascot Koda not for sale.

Don’t Forget Your Supplements

The Elderberry Lady at 501 Pharmacy

Now is the best time to check your supplements and stay healthy! Anything to boost your immune system is helpful. We recommend vitamin C, echinacea, elderberry, and zinc, to name a few. These items are also available at the drive-thru. For elderberry, we carry products from The Elderberry Lady and Jenn’s Ultimate Elderberry Syrup.

Download Our Mobile App

Download the 501 Pharmacy App

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.

Text Messaging + Auto Fill Prescriptions

Looking for even more convenience, put your medications on auto fill so they automatically fill for you a week before they’re due. You can also sign up for text messaging so you know when you have an order ready. Call 984-999-0501 to sign up for either of these services.

Get Your “Hanitizer” at 501 Pharmacy

Thanks to one of my fellow pharmacist friends, we have more “Hanitizer” available and we are bottling these as fast as we can! A fresh batch was made on June 1, 2020, and is available in multiple size containers including a spray bottle.

Hand Sanitizer from 501 Pharmacy

If we are out of the compounded “Hanitizer,” we should have in some commercially available hand sanitizer ready for purchase.

The Latest From 501: May 2020 Update

Our front door may be closed for walk-in service but the 501 Pharmacy team is still here for you! Here’s a look at what is happening this month. Make sure you are following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest on store hours, product availability, ice cream pick up, and more.

Current Hours

501 Pharmacy Hours

We are currently open for drive-thru service Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon. We are closed on Sundays.

Our Staff

Our staff is using masks and gloves and limiting contact at the drive-thru. We can assure you that we are taking every precaution to ensure the safety of our employees and customers.

Maple View Farm Ice Cream

Maple View Ice Cream

We are selling pints and quarts of Maple View Farm ice cream through the drive-thru! All orders will be taken over the phone between 9 a.m. and noon, Monday through Friday. Simply give us a call at 984-999-0501 and let us know what time you will be coming to pick up your ice cream. Pickups will be from 1 until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Prepay via credit card, give us your name at the drive-thru and we’ll retrieve it from the freezer. We will not be accepting orders on Saturdays as we close at noon.

Limited-Supply Items

Limited Supply Items at 501 Pharmacy

Supplies such as masks, isopropyl alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, aloe vera gel, and gloves are on limited supply. We are doing everything we can to keep them in stock. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to keep up to date with what we have in stock.

Get Your “Hanitizer”

Thanks to one of my fellow pharmacist friends, we have more liters of “Hanitizer” available and we are bottling these as fast as we can!

Hand Sanitizer from 501 Pharmacy

If we are out of the compounded “Hanitizer,” we should have in some commercially available hand sanitizer ready for purchase.

Purchase Your Over-the-Counter Items at the Drive-Thru

Allergy medicines, creams, ointments, cough medicines, and more. You can get all of your over-the-counter medications just by swinging through the drive-thru.

Cackalacky + Elderberry

Shop Cackalacky at 501 Pharmacy

Also at the drive-thru, you can stock up on your favorite Cackalacky items including their nuts and hot sauce.

While you are here, ask us to grab you some of our Elderberry products. If you are looking for more ways to fight colds, the flu, and to strengthen your immune system, purchase elderberry syrup from The Elderberry Lady and now Jenn’s Ultimate Elderberry Syrup, both sold at 501 Pharmacy.

Special “Drug Bug” Delivery

If you are in need of prescriptions or over-the-counter medications prescribed during your telemedicine visitwe’ll deliver your medicines free-of-charge within Chapel Hill and Pittsboro. In most cases, we can deliver the medications to you on the same day.

Vaccinations

We are still providing vaccinations as recommended by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. If you are in need of a vaccination, please give us a call at 984-999-0501.

Donate to PORCH

We are excepting donations for Chatham Outreach Alliance (CORA) this December 2019.

We are collecting food donations for Briar Chapel PORCH – a grassroots hunger-relief organization. Donations go to the Chatham OutReach Alliance (CORA) food pantry and our local schools. Donations are picked up every Friday. Please consider donating if you are able.

CORA accepts donations of shelf-stable foods — canned fruit/vegetables, boxed cereals, rice, pasta, baking mix and shelf-stable specialty items (drink mix, coffee, tea, pancake mix, condiments, herbs and spices, ethnic foods, other pantry staples, etc.). They also accept paper products and some personal hygiene items like toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, soap, disposable razors, etc. For a list of the items that are most needed and the items that we usually have stocked, click here.

Thank You, Chatham Journal

If you follow us on Facebook, you have probably seen some of the awesome videos that Chatham Journal Newspaper has shared about us. We would like to thank them for all their support during these trying times.

Stay safe and healthy! We look forward to seeing you back inside the pharmacy soon. As always, call us at 984-999-0501 with any questions or concerns you have.

 

 

 

 

 

501 Pharmacy + Indycare = Access to Care During This Time

IndyCare now offered from 501 Pharmacy

The outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID‐19) is a rapidly evolving situation and here at 501 Pharmacy – your independent pharmacy at Briar Chapel in Chapel Hill – we understand that getting access to medical care and prescriptions can be challenging when you are doing your best to stay home and do your part to contain the spread. We’re proud to be working with IndyCare to provide solutions for our community to ensure access to care during this time, keeping our trusted, reliable services at your fingertips during this unprecedented time of need. We will continually provide updates on our social media pages and we invite you to remotely access our COVID-19 services at 501rx.indycarehealth.com.

Here is what we are doing right now to make this easier for everyone…

Video-Enabled Visits

IndyCare provides telemedicine video visits for our clients that are available seven days a week. Each medical provider can evaluate you and prescribe medications that 501 Pharmacy can deliver to you or you can pick up conveniently via our drive-through services. These video visits are covered by all insurance plans and Medicare. All you need is a smartphone, tablet, or computer with a camera and an internet connection.

Book Your Visit

Special “Drug Bug” Delivery

If you are in need of prescriptions or over-the-counter medications prescribed during your telemedicine visit, we’ll deliver your medicines free-of-charge within Chapel Hill and Pittsboro. In most cases, we can deliver the medications to you on the same day.

Flu Tests Now Available via Delivery

If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms, your IndyCare medical provider can prescribe a rapid flu test which we will dispense and deliver to you. We will provide instructions on performing the test yourself. If you are concerned about possible Coronavirus infection, a flu test is required first in order to be eligible for COVID-19 testing.

What About COVID-19 Testing?

If you are concerned that you may be infected with the Coronavirus (COVID-19), via our IndyCare provider you have access to a simple text message screening tool that will help guide where you should go for care. Just text “CORONA” to 833-574-0906 and follow the prompts to begin screening.

Additional Frequent Questions About COVID-19 – Provided by IndyCare

How can you protect yourself or others from COVID‐19?

Although there are currently no vaccines available to protect against human coronavirus infection, you may be able to reduce your risk of infection by washing your hands often; avoiding touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands; and avoiding close contact with people who are sick. If you have cold-like symptoms, as a courtesy to your co-workers and others, please remain at home while you are sick. If you share a workstation or equipment with others, consider wiping it down with disinfectant wipes after use. For information about hand washing, see the CDC’s Clean Hands Save Lives website.

What should you do if you suspect you or someone else has contracted COVID‐19?

Most people with common human coronavirus illness will recover on their own. Although there are no specific treatments for illnesses caused by human coronaviruses, you can take the following actions to help relieve symptoms if you are mildly sick:

  • Take pain and fever medications. Ask your pharmacist how they may interact with any medications you currently take. Caution: The CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend not giving aspirin to children.
  • Use a room humidifier or take a hot shower to help ease a sore throat and cough.
  • Drink plenty of liquids.
  • Stay home and rest.

If you are concerned about your symptoms, please call your local health care provider. Telemedicine is a good first line of defense in order to limit potential exposure in a waiting room. You can book a Video Visit with IndyCare online at https://www.501rx.indycarehealth.com/.
Who should be tested for COVID‐19?

The CDC recommends that anyone with symptoms of COVID-19, returning from a Centers for Disease Control designated Level 2 or Level 3 advisory area, or who has been in contact with someone who is suspected or confirmed of having the coronavirus within the last 14 days should be tested.

How can I access COVID-19 testing?

Patients who have concerns that they may have been exposed to COVID-19 or may have symptoms of COVID-19 should contact their health care provider. Testing for outpatients is currently very limited and will require an evaluation and referral from a healthcare provider. IndyCare can evaluate you and determine if you qualify for testing and then refer you to local testing options. Please note that you will not be able to get tested for COVID-19 without first going through the required screening to rule out other causes of your symptoms. Stay tuned for updates as this situation evolves.

For More Information…

You can find more information on COVID-19 at these links:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/steps-when-sick.html

501 RX Remains Open with Drive-Thru Service

Han Su, Pharmacist, 501 Pharmacy in Chapel Hill, NC

We want to make things easier on you which is why we are offering free local delivery with all the benefits of working with a local pharmacy. Skip the online ordering and get your prescriptions delivered from our “Drug Bug”!

While we will temporarily close our retail storefront operations, we welcome you to utilize our convenient drive-thru service, as well. Over-the-counter items and ice cream will still be available for our drive-thru customers, as well as prescriptions.

We are taking these precautionary measures to keep you and our employees safe. Thank you for your loyalty, support, and understanding during this time. Help us support current CDC recommendations regarding social distancing to help minimize the impact of COVID-19.

Stop by or give us a call at 984-999-0501 to set up your free local delivery. You can also transfer your prescriptions online now.