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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.

🌿 Eucalyptus Essential Oil: Breathe a little easier this seasonEucalyptus oil is rich in 1,8-cineole (eucalyptol) — a na...
12/24/2025

🌿 Eucalyptus Essential Oil: Breathe a little easier this season

Eucalyptus oil is rich in 1,8-cineole (eucalyptol) — a naturally occurring compound that’s been studied for its effects on perceived airflow, respiratory comfort, and that unmistakable “clear the room (and the sinuses)” aroma.

In everyday terms?
It’s crisp, cooling, and often used when people want their breathing to feel more open and refreshed.

Science-inspired ways to use Eucalyptus:
• Aromatherapy for respiratory comfort: Diffusing can create a clean, invigorating environment—especially helpful during winter congestion season.
• Steam inhalation: Add a drop to hot (not boiling) water and inhale the steam for a spa-like breathing ritual.
• Chest & muscle blends: When diluted with a carrier oil, many people use it in massage blends for a cooling, refreshing sensation.
• Shower boost: Add a drop to a shower steamer or corner of the shower for a morning wake-up effect.
• Seasonal support: Often paired with peppermint or lavender for balance.

Safety note:
Eucalyptus is strong. Always dilute for skin use, avoid use around young children, and keep out of reach of pets.

👉 Available now at Modern Apothecary!
If you’re looking for a winter wellness staple that smells clean and purposeful, eucalyptus is a great one to have on hand. 🌿✨

🌿 Tea Tree Essential Oil: Small bottle, powerful plant scienceTea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) is well known for it...
12/23/2025

🌿 Tea Tree Essential Oil: Small bottle, powerful plant science

Tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) is well known for its naturally occurring compounds like terpinen-4-ol, which has been widely studied for its antimicrobial properties. Because of this, tea tree is often used in personal care and home routines where cleanliness and skin support matter.

In everyday terms?
It’s the oil people reach for when they want something that feels clean, clarifying, and purposeful.

Science-inspired ways to use Tea Tree:
• Skin support: When properly diluted, tea tree is commonly used in spot treatments or skincare routines for blemone-prone skin.
• Scalp care: Add a drop to shampoo for a refreshing, clarifying wash.
• Household cleaning: Great in DIY surface sprays thanks to its fresh, medicinal aroma.
• Foot & nail care: Often used in foot soaks or creams as part of hygiene routines.
• Aromatherapy: Diffuse for a clean, crisp scent that helps freshen indoor air.

Important safety note:
Tea tree is potent. Always dilute for topical use, avoid sensitive areas, and keep away from pets—especially cats.

👉 Available now at Modern Apothecary!
If you’re curious about using tea tree safely and effectively, our team is happy to help you find the right routine. 🌿✨

🎄 Holiday Hours at Modern Apothecary 🎄As we head into the holiday stretch, here’s a quick look at our adjusted hours — s...
12/22/2025

🎄 Holiday Hours at Modern Apothecary 🎄

As we head into the holiday stretch, here’s a quick look at our adjusted hours — so you can plan ahead (and avoid any “oh noooo” moments 😉):

✨ Holiday Schedule
-December 24: 9 AM – 2:30 PM
-December 25: CLOSED (family, food, and naps)
-December 31: 9 AM – 2:30 PM
-January 1: CLOSED (recovering responsibly 😌)

🕒 All other days not listed above will be open during our regularly scheduled hours.

📅 Reminder: We remain closed on Sundays and are open Saturdays until 2 PM.

If you need prescriptions, gifts, or last-minute “I totally planned ahead” items, be sure to stop in on the shortened days!

Thank you for supporting us this season — we’re so grateful for our community 💚
Wishing you a cozy, healthy, and happy holiday!

Holiday prep isn’t just gifts & groceries… it’s YOU, too. 🎄💊The days leading up to the holidays can be joyful and exhaus...
12/22/2025

Holiday prep isn’t just gifts & groceries… it’s YOU, too. 🎄💊

The days leading up to the holidays can be joyful and exhausting. A little self-care now = fewer sniffles, meltdowns, and “why did I agree to host?” moments later 😅

Quick self-care wins this week:

💤 Sleep like it’s your job – immune systems love a bedtime routine

💧 Hydrate (coffee ≠ hydration… sorry)

🥦 Eat protein + fiber first, cookies second

🚶‍♀️ Move your body – even a 10-minute walk counts

🧠 Protect your nervous system – fewer commitments = more peace

Pharmacy pro tip:
Stress + sugar + travel = nutrient depletion. This is the season when magnesium, vitamin C, and gut support quietly do the heavy lifting 💪

If you want help choosing what actually makes sense for your body (not a random TikTok trend), we’re happy to help.

✨ Take care of yourself now so you can enjoy the moments that matter later.

— Your Modern Apothecary team

Save this. Share this. And maybe cancel one thing on your calendar 😉

💌 Meet the most socially acceptable way to give a gift card 💌(aka: our new Ink’d Greetings print-on-demand card machine)...
12/20/2025

💌 Meet the most socially acceptable way to give a gift card 💌
(aka: our new Ink’d Greetings print-on-demand card machine)

We love a thoughtful gift… but we also love honesty. Some people in your life only want a gift card — and that’s okay 😂

✨ Here’s where this machine saves the day:
-🖨️ Print a greeting card on the spot (funny, sweet, sarcastic, mildly unhinged… options available)
-🎁 Gift cards are currently 10% off
-⏱️ Perfect for last-minute gifting without the last-minute shame

Let’s name names:
-Your niece’s new boyfriend (you’ve met him once, maybe)
-That coworker whose hobbies are “work”
-Anyone who would be THRILLED with a DoorDash gift card and nothing else

You give the gift card ✔️
You add a card ✔️
You look wildly considerate ✔️

💛 Plot twist: A teeny-tiny percentage of every gift card sale supports a downtown Kenosha small business (that’s us — Modern Apothecary 🙋‍♀️). So even your “I panicked and bought a gift card” moment helps keep local doors open.

Come try it out.
We promise it’s easier than wrapping something and way more impressive 😏

💜 Lavender Essential Oil: Calm backed by chemistryLavender is one of the most studied essential oils for relaxation. Its...
12/20/2025

💜 Lavender Essential Oil: Calm backed by chemistry

Lavender is one of the most studied essential oils for relaxation. Its key aromatic compounds—linalool and linalyl acetate—have been shown to interact with receptors involved in the body’s stress response and may help promote a sense of calm and ease.

In everyday terms?
It’s the oil people reach for when their mind is busy, their shoulders are tense, or they just want sleep to come a little easier.

Science-inspired ways to use Lavender:
• Aromatherapy for relaxation: Inhaling lavender may influence the limbic system, helping support stress reduction and a more peaceful mood.
• Sleep routines: Diffusing at bedtime or placing a drop on a cotton ball near your pillow can help set the stage for rest.
• Tension support: When diluted, apply to temples or the back of the neck for a calming wind-down ritual.
• Skin soothing: A diluted drop added to a moisturizer or after-sun care can be part of a calming skincare routine.
• Pairing with other oils: Blends beautifully with frankincense (grounding) or peppermint (refreshing).

Safety note:
Always dilute for topical use, especially on sensitive skin.

👉 Available now at Modern Apothecary!
If you’re looking to build a simple, evidence-informed calming routine, lavender is a great place to start. 🌙✨

Need easy, meaningful gifts that don’t feel last-minute or throwaway? We’ve got you 💛Our shelves are full of crowd-pleas...
12/19/2025

Need easy, meaningful gifts that don’t feel last-minute or throwaway? We’ve got you 💛

Our shelves are full of crowd-pleasers $10 and under that people actually love to receive.

✨ Favorites right now:
-Spa-day hand & foot masks
-Fun (and useful!) pill organizers
-Chocolates & treats
-Seasonal soaps & lotions
-Comforting teas for cozy winter nights
-Little self-care moments that feel way fancier than the price tag 😉

Perfect for:
-Teachers & coworkers
-Stockings & Secret Santa
-Neighbors, hosts, and helpers
-Those “I need one more gift” situations we all find ourselves in 😅

💛 Supporting local in any way helps. Whether it’s a $5 treat or a $10 gift, every purchase supports real people, right here in our community.

Stop in, browse a bit, and let us help you finish your list — stress-free 🎄✨

🎄 National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day = PEAK JOY 🎄Today we’re celebrating in full festive glory with Perennial Soaps’ Ug...
12/19/2025

🎄 National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day = PEAK JOY 🎄

Today we’re celebrating in full festive glory with Perennial Soaps’ Ugly Xmas Sweater – Seasonal Scent 🧼✨

Yes… it smells as cozy as it looks. And yes… Erin fully committed to the theme.

About the scent 🫧
-Warm, nostalgic, and just the right amount of holiday chaos
-Think: clean + cozy + “I want to wash my hands again just to smell this”

Handcrafted, vegan, palm oil–free (because we like our cheer ethical 😉)

Now… let’s talk about THIS sweater 👀
Erin is rocking a vintage HEIRLOOMS Handknit Ugly Christmas Sweater, and it is truly doing the most.

Fine details you might miss at first glance:
🦓 A literal Noah’s Ark of stitched animals (zebra, giraffe, camel, owl, walrus… we counted)
🎅 Santa… somehow riding behind Noah’s Ark in a boat with an elephant
❓ We don’t know why this is happening
❓ We don’t know how it relates to Christmas
✨ But is it fabulous? Absolutely. No notes.
🎄 Raised knit textures, appliqués, bows, embroidery, and full “doing-the-most” energy
🌈 A surprise rainbow motif because subtlety was clearly not invited
🧶 Heavy, cozy ramie/cotton blend—this sweater means business

A little history for your holiday trivia 🎅
Ugly Christmas sweaters like this were most commonly sold in the late 1980s–1990s, when novelty knits, hand-crafted looks, and “more is more” holiday fashion reigned supreme. This beauty likely lived its first life as a very sincere Christmas sweater… before becoming the icon it is today.

Bottom line:
If a sweater and a soap could high-five, this would be it.
Come grab Perennial Soaps’ Ugly Xmas Sweater – Seasonal Scent while it lasts—because holiday joy should smell this good 🎄🧼

👉 Available now at Modern Apothecary
👉 Limited seasonal run (just like truly legendary ugly sweaters)






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Stress relief you can actually enjoy 🎨🧠These Lifelines FlowArt guided art journals are designed to calm your mind throug...
12/19/2025

Stress relief you can actually enjoy 🎨🧠

These Lifelines FlowArt guided art journals are designed to calm your mind through simple, repetitive creativity — no art skills required.
-Dot-by-letter & dot-by-shape designs
-Color-changing & metallic inks
-Guided, meditative pages for focus and relaxation

Perfect for stress relief, screen breaks, or winding down before bed.
🎁 Great gift. Even better self-care.

📍 Available now at Modern Apothecary
Come grab one and color your way to calm 😊

🎁 Great Gifts Under $5 — yes, really! 🎁Need a little something thoughtful without blowing the budget? We’ve got you cove...
12/18/2025

🎁 Great Gifts Under $5 — yes, really! 🎁

Need a little something thoughtful without blowing the budget? We’ve got you covered 👏

Our shelves are stocked with feel-good, giftable goodies — all under $5.

✨ Fan favorites include:
-Hydrating eye patches
-Cozy shea socks & gloves
-Relaxing aromatherapy bath soaks
-Mini hand creams (perfect for winter hands!)
-Quick spa moments you can gift or keep 😉

These are perfect for:
-Stocking stuffers
-Teacher & coworker gifts
-Secret Santa
-“Just thinking of you” surprises

💛 And a quick reminder: supporting local in any way helps — whether it’s a $3 treat or a full gift bag. Every little purchase supports real people, right here in our community.

Stop in, browse, and build a few easy wins for your gift list 🎄😊

🍵 Winter Throat Relief… the cozy wayCold weather + dry air + nonstop talking (or coughing) = the season of “Why does my ...
12/18/2025

🍵 Winter Throat Relief… the cozy way

Cold weather + dry air + nonstop talking (or coughing) = the season of “Why does my throat feel like sandpaper?” 😅
Good news: we’ve got some gentle, herbal support on the shelf to help you get through it.

✨ Traditional Medicinals Throat Coat
A long-time favorite made with slippery elm and licorice root, known for forming a soothing, protective coating on the throat.
• Great for dryness, scratchiness, or irritation
• Comes in Original and Lemon Echinacea for added immune support
• Caffeine-free and organic

✨ Throat Bliss Blend
A calming mix of herbs traditionally used to soothe throat discomfort and support gentle, relaxed breathing.
• Perfect for singers, teachers, talk-all-day humans, and winter warriors
• Smooth, mellow flavor
• Organic + Non-GMO

💡 How to get the most relief:
• Sip warm (not hot!) to avoid extra irritation
• Add honey for an extra soothing boost
• Drink 2–3 cups throughout the day during a throat flare-up
• Pair with a humidifier and plenty of hydration

👉 Available now at Modern Apothecary — stop in and stock up before the season really hits. Your throat will thank you. 💛🌿

🕰️ Way Back Wednesday: When “Tasteless Chill Tonic” Was the Hot New ThingToday’s pharmacy throwback is Grove’s Tasteless...
12/18/2025

🕰️ Way Back Wednesday: When “Tasteless Chill Tonic” Was the Hot New Thing

Today’s pharmacy throwback is Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic — a vintage remedy proudly advertised to relieve malaria, chills, and fever, featuring cinchonine and cinchonidine (quinine alkaloids).

Back in the early 1900s, this was cutting-edge medicine… and apparently tasteless was a major selling point. (Anyone who's tried real quinine knows why. 😬)

💡 What We Love About This Artifact

Proof that pharmacies have always been on the front lines of keeping communities healthy

A reminder of how far medication safety and standards have come

A standout example of early “patient-friendly marketing” — Shake well! Dose precisely! Take for seven days!

And yes… a full 4 ounces of good luck in glass form

🧪 Fun Fact

Quinine-containing tonics like this eventually inspired the modern gin & tonic — because when life gives you bitter antimalarials, you add bubbles (and gin). 🍸

🙌 At Modern Apothecary

Seeing bottles like this reminds us why we do what we do:
-Provide evidence-based care
-Offer services that actually work
-And help patients navigate health challenges with a whole lot more comfort (and flavor) than they had 100 years ago 😉

If you enjoy these pharmacy history gems, let us know — we’ve got plenty more treasures to share! 🧴✨

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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

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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.