In today's fast-paced world, processed foods are a convenient staple for many. From quick snacks to entire meals, these products line our supermarket shelves. While their convenience is undeniable, it is crucial to understand what we are consuming. This is where reading nutrition labels becomes essential. Not only does it help us make informed... more

At Warren's Drug Store, we believe in a holistic approach to health that goes beyond merely dispensing medications. We understand that true wellness encompasses various facets of life, including nutrition, mental well-being, and lifestyle choices. Our commitment extends beyond prescriptions... more

Osteoporosis, a condition characterized by weakened bones, often goes unnoticed and can significantly impact one's quality of life. In this blog post, we will explore the prevalence of osteoporosis in women, understand why women are more susceptible to this condition compared to men, identify the risk factors associated with osteoporosis, and..... more

Welcome to our blog, where we delve into a topic of utmost importance—teenage mental health. As parents, caregivers, and guardians, it's crucial to recognize and address the pressing mental health challenges faced by our teenagers today. Adolescence can be a tumultuous time, marked by emotional highs and lows, self-discovery, and... more

Skin is the largest organ of the human body. Your skin serves as a “shield” to protect you from bacterias, viruses, and other potentially harmful agents that you come into physical contact with every day.

It is very important to protect this vital organ and keep it healthy as we age. For example, the skin is exposed almost every day to sunlight, which is good in…more

The calendar says March, and that means many of us will soon be feeling the effects of pollen and other seasonal allergens. This problem can be made worse by indoor air pollution, created by cooking, cleaning, and just everyday living.

Pollen, dust, and molds are allergens that cause an inflammation of the mucus lining of the nose called allergic rhinitis—sneezing, runny nose, itchy and…more

November 2020

COMPLIANCE PACKAGING

At Warren’s Drug Store, customer service comes first. It’s not just something we say, it’s the services we offer. One service we provide that our competitors do not is compliance packaging, where we package your medications for you in bubble packs custom fit to the times of day you take your medications. No more…more

October 2020

Mail order pharmacies have been a problem for patients and independently owned pharmacies for years now. At first, mail order pharmacy was an option, but today it is becoming more and more a requirement of insurance plans. Most mail order pharmacies are either owned by, or affiliated with your insurance plan, and the plans “steer” you either to their in-house pharmacy or an “in-network”, big box, retail chain pharmacy that is also either owned by or affiliated with your…more

August 2020

One of the big differences in independently owned pharmacies and their “Big Box” competitors is the diverse, specialized services that can be provided to the community. Certainly, Warren’s Drug Store is going to provide a more personalized pharmacy experience to our customers than that of our competitors. Some of the services we provide are similar to those found elsewhere, like Medication Therapy Management, Automatic filling of maintenance refills, and synchronization…more

May 2020

On Monday May 18 at 6:00PM we will be hosting our very first VIRTUAL Menopause Monday talk, entitled “Menopause Management: What You Need to Know about Women’s Hormones and Ways to Change the Change”.

We have hosted this talk on numerous occasions in the store and at various locations around Alamance County over the past 10 plus years…more

March 2020

In a previous blog we discussed the many benefits of Elderberry Syrup. Known for its primary function as an immune system booster, Elderberry Syrup has been shown to help prevent or minimize a number of wide-ranging problems.

However, the benefit I’d like to focus on this month is its effects on allergy symptoms. When the human body comes into contact with an allergen, a…more

February 2020

The new shingles vaccine is finally available in sufficient supplies to meet demand. Nearly two years after its launch, and after nationwide delays and waiting lists, pharmacies now seem to be able to administer this important vaccine. GSK’s Shingrix is reported to decrease the likelihood of shingles outbreak by over 90%, a substantial increase in protection over Merck’s original vaccine Zostavax. Shingrix is a 2 dose vaccine, with the doses separated by at least 2 months, given…more

December 2019

December is a prime month to get sick. Many of us have children who bring home “bugs” from school, the weather is more conducive to the sharing and spread of germs, and the joys and stresses of the Christmas season make it more likely that we come down with something.

Can we wash our hands enough to avoid it? Not always. It really does come…more

October 2019

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There are so many of us who have been impacted by the terrible effects of cancer, and more specifically for October, by breast cancer.

Mammograms, screenings, and preventive medicine have drastically affected cancer rates and improved outcomes and overall health and wellness for a…more

Sept 2019

Hormone Replacement Therapy has evolved over the years as the medical profession has learned more about endocrinology, how hormones work, and how the human body responds to their effects. HRT reached a turning point in the 1990s as a result of a large study involving women’s health called the Women’s Health Initiative. Part of this study looked at traditional HRT and how it impacted women’s health, and the results were shocking. The study showed larger…more

August 2019

Did you know that some of our most loyal clients are pets? Well, actually the pet owners, but Warren’s Drug is equipped to handle many difficult pet med problems. We have developed relationships with many local veterinarians who trust us to compound and dispense medications to their patients.

Like humans, many pets need medications that simply are not available as…more

July 2019

Five years ago I told my wife I was done moving. Since college, I have moved no less than 6 times. Two moves ago, I stated emphatically that I would only leave that residence in a pine box. I have always heard that the only certainties in life are death and taxes—well I’m adding moving to that list.

The weekend of August 2-4 Warren’s Drug Store will move across town. We…more

June 2019

We have all heard it: “eat less and move more”, or “you need to increase your exercise routine”, or “diet and exercise”, etc.. etc..

What does it all mean? What are they really saying?

The Western lifestyle we all tend to lead, which includes things like…more

May 2019

Not all people are created equal, people are different. For this reason, clothing manufacturers make lots of different sizes of clothing to choose from. They also make different colors and patterns because people also like different things. Medicine is no different. The major pharmaceutical manufacturers provide us with a variety of different drugs and dosage forms, but not everyone can take what they provide or in the dosage form the drug is provided…more

April 2019

I love April, it’s my favorite month of the year. Green grass, budding leaves and flowers, warmer days and nights, gardening, golf, cookouts, and a return to life out of doors.

However, there is a downside. Pollen. Since I was 13 years old, I have suffered from spring seasonal allergies, and for years I learned to deal with all the allergy…more

February 2019

Hot flashes, night sweats, low energy, foggy/fuzzy thinking, mood swings, sleep disturbance, low libido, AND…WEIGHT GAIN

Experiencing any of these symptoms?

Hormone balance is of vital importance to overall health and well-being, not…more