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12/02/2025

New York lawmakers, backed by hundreds of pharmacists, are now pushing the Patient Access to Pharmacy Act, or PAPA, which would establish minimum reimbursement standards for commercial insurance plans and increase oversight of PBMs.

11/28/2025

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🌡️ New Flu Variant Alert: Experts Warn of Emerging ‘Subclade K’ Across the US, UK & Canada

A newly-detected flu variant known as Subclade K is raising concerns among global health experts — and here’s what you need to know.

🔬 What Is Subclade K?

Subclade K is a recently evolved branch of the H3N2 influenza virus. It contains a cluster of new mutations that appeared after this year’s flu vaccine formula was finalized — meaning the current vaccine doesn’t perfectly match the variant.

🌍 Where Is It Spreading?

The strain has rapidly become dominant in several countries:

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

🇩🇬USA

🇨🇦 Canada

🇯🇵 Japan

🇪🇺 Parts of Europe

Early surveillance also indicates that Subclade K is spreading across the United States as flu activity picks up for the winter season.

💉 Does the Vaccine Still Work?

Yes — but with reduced precision.

The mismatch means the vaccine may be less effective at preventing infection.

However, experts say it still provides strong protection against severe illness, especially in children and high-risk groups.

⚠️ Why Are Experts Concerned?

Because Subclade K:

Spreads quickly and aggressively

Could trigger higher hospitalizations

May fuel a stronger-than-usual flu season due to the vaccine mismatch

Is hitting earlier than expected in some regions

🛡️ How to Protect Yourself & Your Family

✔️ Get your flu shot — partial protection is far better than none
✔️ Wash hands frequently
✔️ Stay home when sick
✔️ Use masks in crowded indoor spaces if local cases are rising
✔️ Seek early testing & treatment if you develop flu-like symptoms



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11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. 🤎🧡

We are so thankful for all of YOU! Wishing you the best day with all of your favorite food and all of your favorite people — see you tomorrow. 🦃

11/26/2025

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We are seeing an early rise in Flu cases! Come see us for your Flu shot — no appointment is necessary!! 💉

11/26/2025

🤎 HEADS UP! 🤎

We will be closed for Thanksgiving — we will reopen Friday, 11.28 at 8:30 AM! 🦃

We will be open today from 8:30 am - 7 pm! 💊

11/26/2025

11/26/2025

✋ DON’T WAIT! Vaccinate ——

We have Flu and COVID shots available! Come see us! No appointment is required or necessary. 💉🤒

11/25/2025

11/24/2025

Happy Monday and Happy Thanksgiving week. 🦃🤎

We have restocked our Carnes sauces, come check them out!! 🍗

11/19/2025

Happy birthday to our awesome Delivery Driver, Autumn. 🩷

We are wishing her the best day!! 🎉

11/18/2025

This is why we are being forced to drop plans that are paying below cost.

More pharmacies are disappearing from neighborhoods, including in Philadelphia. NBC10 looks into the reasons why.

11/18/2025

“The last couple of years has gotten significantly worse. It used to be, we might lose a dollar or two, and now we’re having some claims or, having to pay $150, $200. There are some that’ll be thousands,” said Oller.