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Contemporary Medicine. Old-Fashioned Care. Call Dr. Erin Merritt at (262) 997-9573 to transfer your prescription. You'll be glad you did.

Modern Apothecary is a locally owned, independent modern pharmacy, with the hospitality of an old time apothecary. Pharmacy offerings include: Compounding, Immunizations, Natural Products, Over the Counter items, Personalized Medication Consultation and Home Delivery.

🤧 Unsexy Resolution #9: Stop Catching Everything 🤧Welcome back to Unsexy Resolutions That Actually Work — where the goa...
01/30/2026

🤧 Unsexy Resolution #9: Stop Catching Everything 🤧

Welcome back to Unsexy Resolutions That Actually Work — where the goal is fewer sick days, not heroics.

If your New Year’s plan was “take better care of myself,”
but January has already delivered:
• that cold everyone claimed was “just allergies”
• a cough that refuses to leave
• the constant feeling you’re next

Let’s talk about Orthomune.

Orthomune supports your immune system before you’re sick — so you’re not stuck in the cycle of “I just got over something… again.”

Is it glamorous? No.
Will it make you feel invincible? Also no.
Will it help your immune system show up prepared instead of panicking? Very possibly.

This isn’t about being perfect — it’s about not catching every single thing going around.

📍 Available at Modern Apothecary
Because avoiding your third cold of the season is a very unsexy — but very smart — resolution.
Will it help you stop being the person who’s “always a little sick”? Very possibly.

📍 Available at Modern Apothecary
Because avoiding your third cold of the season is a very unsexy — but very smart — resolution.

🕰️ Way Back Wednesday: When the Pharmacy Dyed Your Socks 🕰️Say hello to this vintage sign advertising Putnam Fadeless Dy...
01/29/2026

🕰️ Way Back Wednesday: When the Pharmacy Dyed Your Socks 🕰️

Say hello to this vintage sign advertising Putnam Fadeless Dyes, proudly made by Monroe Drug Co., Quincy, IL.

What was it used for?

🧦 Home dyeing of wool, silk, cotton, and mixed fabrics

👗 Refreshing faded clothes (because fast fashion wasn’t a thing yet)

🧵 A practical fix when “just buy a new one” wasn’t an option

What time period is this from?

Most Putnam dye advertising dates to the early 1900s–1920s

Sold right in pharmacies—alongside medicines, remedies, and household essentials

Why this lived in the pharmacy:

Pharmacies were once the go-to general health + household supply store

Drug stores sold everything from cough syrup to hair dye to fabric dye

“Fadeless” was a bold claim… and a big selling point 😉

Fun fact:

Many early dyes were made from coal tar derivatives, which later influenced pharmaceutical chemistry

This sign is basically proof that pharmacists have always been problem-solvers—sometimes for wardrobes, not bodies

✨ A reminder that independent pharmacies have always adapted to what their communities needed—whether that was medicine, education, or making sure your Sunday best didn’t look tired.

Same spirit. Different decade.
Still here to help 💊🧦

💩 Unsexy Resolution #8: Support Your Gut 💩Welcome back to Unsexy Resolutions That Actually Work — where we talk about t...
01/28/2026

💩 Unsexy Resolution #8: Support Your Gut 💩

Welcome back to Unsexy Resolutions That Actually Work — where we talk about the things no one wants to talk about… but everyone deals with. 😅

If your New Year’s goal was “feel better overall,”
but you’re dealing with:
• bloating
• irregular digestion
• random stomach drama
• or just a general meh feeling

Your gut might be asking for some support.

Probiotics help maintain a healthy balance of gut bacteria — which plays a role in digestion, immunity, and even mood.
Yes, mood. Your gut is very involved in your life.

Is this glamorous? Absolutely not.
Is it normal dinner-table conversation? Generally...no. 👉 At Erin’s house? Yes.
Both she and her husband are in healthcare, so this is fully acceptable dinner talk.
Can probiotics make a real difference in how you feel day to day? Very often, yes.

📍 Available at Modern Apothecary
Because gut health may be unsexy — but feeling better is always worth it.

💜 PSA: Your gut might be running the show.If stress messes with your mood, sleep, and digestion… you’re not imagining it...
01/27/2026

💜 PSA: Your gut might be running the show.

If stress messes with your mood, sleep, and digestion… you’re not imagining it. That’s exactly why we love Nudora Purple.

🎉 BONUS: **Nudora Purple is currently 30% OFF 🎉
Perfect time to try it—or stock up if it’s already your favorite.

✨ What it supports (aka why people keep asking about it):

Gut + brain connection (yes, they talk to each other 👀)

Stress resilience + calmer mood

Better digestion without the bloat

More balanced days and more restful nights

It combines:
✔️ 50 billion CFUs
✔️ 6 targeted probiotic strains
✔️ Adaptogens like ashwagandha & rhodiola
✔️ Calming nutrients like L-theanine, magnesium, valerian root & saffron

Translation:
👉 Fewer frazzled days
👉 A happier gut
👉 Less “why do I feel off?” energy 😅

🎉 BONUS: **Nudora Purple is currently 30% OFF 🎉
Perfect time to try it—or stock up if it’s already your favorite.

If you’ve ever said:

“Stress goes straight to my stomach”

“I want mood support that doesn’t knock me out”

“I just want to feel more balanced”

This might be your sign. 😉

💬 Like this post if stress has opinions.
👯‍♀️ Share with a friend whose gut definitely runs the show.
📍 Stop in and ask us if it’s a good fit—we’ll walk you through it.

Your gut will thank you.
Your mood might too. 💜

✨ Candle lovers, your favorites are BACK. ✨We’ve officially restocked two fan-favorite Modern Apothecary candles, and th...
01/26/2026

✨ Candle lovers, your favorites are BACK. ✨

We’ve officially restocked two fan-favorite Modern Apothecary candles, and they never last long once word gets out 👀

🕯️ Grapefruit & Fir
Fresh, bright citrus with a grounding evergreen finish.
Clean. Cozy. The candle equivalent of “I have my life together.” 😌

🕯️ Black Currant & Absinthe
Deep, slightly mysterious, and a little moody (in the best way).
Rich berry notes with an herbal twist that feels very main character energy.

✨ Hand-poured
✨ Clean-burning wax blend
✨ Made to make your space smell incredible

If you’ve been waiting to replace an empty jar—or regret not grabbing one last time—this is your sign.

Stop in before they disappear again 🖤🕯️

🌙 Unsexy Resolution #7: Sleep Better (On Purpose) 🌙Welcome back to Unsexy Resolutions That Actually Work — where rest i...
01/26/2026

🌙 Unsexy Resolution #7: Sleep Better (On Purpose) 🌙

Welcome back to Unsexy Resolutions That Actually Work — where rest is productive.

If your New Year’s goal was “get better sleep,”
but your nights still look like:
• lying in bed exhausted but wired
• replaying conversations from 2014
• scrolling “just one more time”

You’re not bad at sleeping.
Your nervous system just doesn’t know it’s safe to shut down.

Magnesium glycinate supports relaxation, muscle recovery, and nervous system calm — helping your body ease into sleep without knocking you out.

No grogginess.
No weird dreams.
Just better rest.

Is this exciting? No.
Will it fix your entire life? Also no.
Will better sleep make everything feel more manageable? Almost always.

📍 Available at Modern Apothecary
Because quality sleep is one of the most unsexy — and powerful — resolutions you can make.

😵‍💫 Unsexy Resolution #6: Don’t Lose It Over Small Things 😵‍💫Welcome back to Unsexy Resolutions That Actually Work — wh...
01/24/2026

😵‍💫 Unsexy Resolution #6: Don’t Lose It Over Small Things 😵‍💫

Welcome back to Unsexy Resolutions That Actually Work — where staying calm is a legitimate goal.

If your New Year’s intention was “handle stress better,”
but you’ve already almost lost it over:
• one passive-aggressive email
• traffic that personally offended you
• a meeting that definitely could’ve been an email

You’re not broken.
Your nervous system is just tired.

L-theanine helps promote a calm, focused state — the kind where you’re still alert, just… less likely to snap.
Think: relaxed, not sedated.

Is this flashy? No.
Will it make life stop being annoying? Sadly, no.
Will it help you feel more even-keeled and less reactive? Very possible.

📍 Available at Modern Apothecary
Because not losing it over small things is a very unsexy — but powerful — resolution.

☀️ Unsexy Resolution #5: Survive Winter Without Crying ☀️Welcome back to Unsexy Resolutions That Actually Work — Midwes...
01/23/2026

☀️ Unsexy Resolution #5: Survive Winter Without Crying ☀️

Welcome back to Unsexy Resolutions That Actually Work — Midwest edition. 😅

If January has you feeling:
• tired for no reason
• unmotivated
• slightly more emotional than usual
• personally offended by the lack of sunlight

You’re not imagining it.
Sunlight is basically a rumor right now.

Vitamin D supports mood, energy, immune health, and overall functioning during long, dark winters (looking at you, Wisconsin 👀).

Is this glamorous? No.
Will it magically turn winter into summer? Sadly, no.
Will it help you feel more like yourself? Very possible.

And yes — we’ll even let you get the gummies 🍬
Because they’re more fun, and taking something consistently matters more than suffering through a pill you hate.

📍 Available at Modern Apothecary
Because winter survival is a valid New Year’s resolution.

🕰️ Way Back Wednesday: Before Google, There Was This 🕰️On display here is the Healthway Handbook and Home Manual of Firs...
01/22/2026

🕰️ Way Back Wednesday: Before Google, There Was This 🕰️

On display here is the Healthway Handbook and Home Manual of First Aid 📘
A true household essential from a time when the local pharmacy was the original health hub.

What was it used for?

🩹 Home guidance for cuts, burns, fevers, sprains, and stomach troubles

🌿 Basic explanations of herbs, tonics, and early vitamin use

🧠 Helping families decide when something could be handled at home—and when to seek a professional

What time period is this from?

Most Healthway handbooks date to the 1930s–1940s, when medical care wasn’t always nearby and self-education mattered

Often distributed through pharmacies as a trusted reference, not a sales gimmick

Interesting (and slightly wild) facts:

Early vitamin sections reflect when vitamins were just becoming mainstream (hello, Vitamin B Complex!)

Some advice would definitely not pass today’s clinical guidelines 😅

Still, the goal was solid: empower patients with knowledge

✨ Long before health blogs, symptom checkers, and WebMD spirals… people turned to their pharmacist and a well-worn handbook like this.

Different tools. Same mission.
Helping people feel better, smarter, and supported.

🥛 Unsexy Resolution #4: Stop Pretending Food Doesn’t Affect You 🥛Welcome back to Unsexy Resolutions That Actually Work ...
01/21/2026

🥛 Unsexy Resolution #4: Stop Pretending Food Doesn’t Affect You 🥛

Welcome back to Unsexy Resolutions That Actually Work — where denial is not a wellness strategy. 😅

If your New Year’s goal was “improve gut health,” but your lifestyle says:
• dairy definitely doesn’t bother me
• gluten is probably fine
• it’s just “random bloating”

Let’s be honest.
Your gut has been trying to tell you something.

Digestive enzymes help your body break down food more efficiently — so you can enjoy meals without feeling like you need sweatpants and a nap immediately after.

Is this exciting? No.
Is it life-changing overnight? Also no.
Can it reduce bloating, discomfort, and regret? Very likely.

📍 Available at Modern Apothecary
Because small, honest changes around food add up to feeling better over time.

🚨 CLEAN BEAUTY LOVERS, THIS IS NOT A DRILL 🚨Our RMS Beauty Closeout Sale is officially happening—and it’s a big one.✨ 75...
01/20/2026

🚨 CLEAN BEAUTY LOVERS, THIS IS NOT A DRILL 🚨

Our RMS Beauty Closeout Sale is officially happening—and it’s a big one.

✨ 75% OFF RMS Beauty
✨ Clean, high-quality makeup
✨ While supplies last (and yes… things are already disappearing)

This is the kind of sale where:

You grab your favorite shade just in case

You try something new because… why not?

You text a friend and say “RUN.” 😅

Perfect time to stock up on:
💄 Lip2Cheek favorites
✨ Highlighters
👀 Everyday clean beauty staples

Once it’s gone, it’s gone—no restocks, no rain checks, no sad faces at the counter later 😉

Stop in soon, browse the display, and treat yourself to luxury clean beauty at clearance prices.

Your makeup bag deserves this. 💁‍♀️💄
😊

🍿 Happy National Popcorn Day! 🍿If you need an excuse to treat yourself today, this is it.And honestly… we don’t even nee...
01/19/2026

🍿 Happy National Popcorn Day! 🍿

If you need an excuse to treat yourself today, this is it.
And honestly… we don’t even need the holiday. 😅

👉 Pro tip: Stop by Sandy Poppers.
We don’t just share a wall with them…
We share TWO walls. 😳

Which means we smell fresh popcorn all. day. long.

Sweet.
Salty.
Caramel-y goodness drifting through the pharmacy like a nonstop willpower test.

It’s delightful.
It’s distracting.
It’s… somewhat maddening. 😂

So do us a favor:

Grab popcorn from Sandy Poppers

Enjoy it for us

Or better yet, bring some back (we’re kidding… mostly)

Happy crunching, Kenosha 🍿😄

Address

5700 6th Avenue
Kenosha, WI
53140

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+12629979573

Website

https://linktr.ee/mod_apothecary

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Modern Apothecary is a locally owned, independent, modern pharmacy, with the hospitality of an old time apothecary. Pharmacy offerings include: compounding, immunizations, natural products, over the counter items, personalized medication consultation, and home delivery. Call Dr. Erin Merritt at (262) 997-9573 to transfer your prescription. You'll be glad you did.