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Help Us Create a Community Without Hunger

December 12, 2019 By Han Su

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

Donate Food

50% of the food CORA distributes to hungry families is donated! This source of food is VERY IMPORTANT to them. To make sure your donation of food does the most good, keep the following guidelines in mind.

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 – especially bathroom tissue and paper towels – 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.

Make your donation at 501 Pharmacy today!

About CORA

In July 1989, Chatham Outreach Alliance (CORA) provided food to its first clients, a family of six, two adults and four children. Thirty years later, they now distribute more than 1 million meals to families across Chatham County.

CORA is a not-for-profit food pantry that serves residents in need of food within Chatham County, North Carolina. Their ultimate goal at CORA is to end hunger in our community by soliciting, collecting, and purchasing food for distribution through their food pantry and a network of alliances, programs, and special events. Learn more at CORAFoodPantry.org.

You can drop off at 501 Pharmacy Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Do You Wish 501 Pharmacy Sold Coffee?

December 11, 2019 By Han Su

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! Keep your ear out for when we will start selling their coffee. Follow us on Facebook to stay up to date.

Cold Brew Coffee Available Now

Currently, we have cold Brew Coffee from Aromatic Roasters. Han’s favorite is the Caramel & Cream but we know you will love them all. Stop in and try one today.

About Aromatic Roasters

You know we love supporting local and Aromatic Roasters out of Pittsboro makes it easy. Their coffee is so good that we had to have it. Aromatic Roasters is a local micro-roaster, sourcing fine, single-origin coffee from around the world. They pride themselves in offering a wide selection of fantastic choices. Simply put, they search for unique and hard to find specialty coffees. They connect with their community by listening and sharing their knowledge, and above all, choose sustainable coffees that support the invaluable men and women around the world who harvest this wonderful natural resource. Learn more at AromaticRoasters.com and stop by today to taste one for yourself!

Dry Skin? Try Gloves In A Bottle

December 11, 2019 By Han Su

Got dry skin? Come by 501 Pharmacy and try a squirt from our tester bottle of Gloves In A Bottle before purchasing your own! A little goes a long way and we know you, and your hands, are going to love it.

About Gloves in a Bottle

Unlike ineffective artificial moisturizers, Gloves In A Bottle is a shielding lotion that bonds with the outermost layer of skin cells to turn it into what works like an invisible pair of gloves.

These “invisible gloves” prevent dry skin by helping to keep moisture-robbing irritants out while better retaining your skin’s own natural moisture, resulting in skin that is far better hydrated, over the long term, than what can ever be achieved by conventional lotions.

One application of Gloves In A Bottle lasts four hours or more and comes off naturally as you exfoliate the outer most layers of skin cells.

With Gloves In A Bottle you will enjoy relief from dry and cracked skin, eczema and psoriasis, and cracked feet.

It protects from sanitizers and surgical scrubs, frequent hand-washing, and home and workplace irritants.

Gloves In A Bottle is 100% free from all parabens, phthalates, triclosan, sodium lauryl sulfate/ sodium laureth sulfate, formaldehyde, toluene, propylene glycol, salicylates, gluten, latex, dairy, wheat, soy, peas, corn, animal products, animal testing, added fragrance, colorants, peanuts, and all other nuts. It is vegan, dermatology tested and prescribed, hypoallergenic, and cruelty-free.

You can learn more about Gloves In A Bottle at GlovesInABottle.com. Stop by 501 Pharmacy today to try it out for yourself and see the difference one drop can make.

Now Accepting Toys for Toys for Tots

November 15, 2019 By Han Su

501 Pharmacy is excited to be a toy drop off site for Toys for Tots again this year! Bring the joy of Christmas to less fortunate children by donating a toy next time you are at the pharmacy. Help us to fill this box up several times like we did last year. All of the toys you donate go to children in Chatham County.

About Toys for Tots

The basic mission of the Marine Toys for Tots Program is to collect new unwrapped toys and distribute those toys to less fortunate children at Christmas. Presently, the Marine Toys for Tots Program distributes an average of 18 million toys to seven million less fortunate children annually.

We look forward to seeing you with your unwrapped toy or toys soon!

Han Flu-Shot the Sheriff… and You Should Be Next

November 12, 2019 By Han Su

Han flu-shot the Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson and then he flu-shot the sheriff’s wife!

Sheriff Roberson understands how important getting your flu shot is and there is still time for you to get yours.

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Flu Shots at 501 Pharmacy

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.

Why Should You Get the Flu Shot?

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.

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.

Who Should Get the Flu Shot?

Everyone who is six months or older should get the flu vaccine every season. These flu shots are also approved for use in pregnant women and people with chronic health conditions.

The only people who should not get a flu shot are those that are younger than six months of age or who have life-threatening allergies to the flu vaccine or any ingredient that is in the vaccine. If you have an allergy to eggs or any of the ingredients in the vaccine, you should talk to your doctor about your allergy before getting the flu shot. If you are not feeling well, you should talk to your doctor about your symptoms before you get the flu shot or wait until you are feeling better.