What Is National Influenza Vaccination Week?

Flu Shot Season | Burt's Pharmacy and Compounding Lab

Influenza (“the flu”) is an underestimated disease that really encompasses hundreds of potential influenza viruses producing malaise, fever, and in some cases, extreme sickness. Sometimes, people confuse the common cold with the flu, but these two illnesses are not the same, and often, do not produce the same symptoms. While a mild case of flu… Read more »

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Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week: Understanding These Diseases

Crohn's and Colitis | Burt's Pharmacy and Compounding Lab

There’s been a great deal of attention and press recently concerning Crohn’s and Colitis. These difficult conditions can make patients very sick and can sometimes even be life-threatening. Science is making remarkable strides in treating these diseases, such as compounding Crohn’s disease medications, but neither has a cure at the current point in time. In… Read more »

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7 Tips for Preventing Falls In the Elderly

Fall Risk In Seniors | Burt's Pharmacy and Compounding Lab

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2.8 million seniors visit the emergency department every year because of an injury resulting from a fall. Hip fractures require about 300,000 older adults to be hospitalized each year with 95 percent of them resulting from a fall. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are also… Read more »

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Benefits of a Compounding Pharmacy for Pet Medication

Giving Medication to Your Pet | Burt's Pharmacy and Compounding Lab

When you love your pet, you want to make sure they receive the same quality care that you would expect for yourself. Today, veterinarians and pharmacists understand that pet owners are educated regarding their pet’s wellbeing. Dedicated pet owners give their pet everything they need to live a long and healthy life. Whether your pet… Read more »

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Custom Makeup? How a Compounding Pharmacist Can Transform Your Skin Care Regimen

Compounding Beauty Products and Make Up | Burt's Pharmacy and Compounding Lab

Custom makeup provides you with more options for creating a personalized skin care routine that enhances your appearance. Commercially sold products simply do not always address the unique needs that everyone has for their skin. It is common for one-size-fits-all products to create more damage when you are trying to fix a specific problem. As… Read more »

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Which Walking Aid is Right for Me?

Wheelchair, Crutches, and Walker | Burt's Pharmacy

Are you struggling with the ability to walk comfortably and securely? According to the website DisabledWorld.com, you aren’t alone. Nearly 6.8 million Americans “use assistive devices to help them with mobility,”  including wheelchairs, scooters, canes, crutches, and walkers. Of these devices, it is canes, crutches, and walkers that support the patient’s ability to remain independent… Read more »

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