‘Tis the Season of Giving

With the holidays quickly approaching, 501 Pharmacy is committed to giving back this season! That is why we have two donation drop-offs at the pharmacy. We are so excited to support The Chatham Reads Foundation and Toys for Tots this year.

501 Pharmacy Holds Drug Take Back Day on April 24, 2020

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our “Drug Take Back” day on Friday, April 24, 2020. This event was a collaborative community effort with the Chatham County Sheriff’s department and the non-profit Safest Drug organization. We were so excited to team up with these two groups to give customers and others in the community a way to turn in over-the-counter and prescription items that they did not want in their homes.

Drug Take Back Day

We would also like to thank Chatham Journal Newspaper for their awesome write-up on the event that you can read here.

Safety Is Our Number One Priority

We had customers place their unwanted or expired prescription or over-the-counter medicines in bags before dropping them off at our drive-thru window. After 4 p.m. that day, a deputy from the Chatham County Sheriff’s department picked up the boxes of medicine to dispose of them properly.

Getting rid of your unwanted medication this way is safer for the environment. It’s one of the safest and most responsible ways to do it.

We hope to be able to do this kind of drug take back event on a quarterly basis.

About Safest Drug

Safest Drug is a non-profit organization that supports community-wide efforts, like the 501 Pharmacy Take Back effort, to ensure pharmaceutical drug waste is properly disposed. They believe that keeping unwanted or expired prescription and over-the-counter medication out of home environments can save lives.

Get Your Girl Scout Cookies at 501 Pharmacy on February 21 and 28, 2020

Girl Scout Cookies at 501 Pharmacy

Who can resist Girl Scout Cookies? Not us, and we are excited to announce that Troop 4166 will be selling cookies outside of 501 Pharmacy on Friday, February 21, and Friday, February 28, 2020, from 4 until 6 p.m.

Girl Scout Cookies at 501 Pharmacy

This will be the third time we have had Troop 4166 out to 501 Pharmacy and their previous dates were so much fun! We hope you will stop by and support their cause on Friday, February 21, and Friday, February 28.

Girl Scout Cookies

This year, there is one new cookie that you have to try, the Lemon-Ups! Each Lemon-Ups has a motivational message on it. Here is a list of all the cookies for sell this year:

  • Lemon-Ups™
  • Lemonades®
  • Thin Mints®
  • Caramel deLites®/Samoas
  • Peanut Butter Patties®/Tagalongs®
  • Do-si-dos®/Peanut Butter Sandwich
  • Shortbread/Trefoils®
  • Thanks-A-Lot®
  • Toffee-tastic®
  • Caramel Chocolate Chip
  • Girl Scout S’mores®

**Some cookies are only available in select areas.

Why Purchase Girl Scout Cookies

When you make a Girl Scout Cookie purchase, you’re helping the next generation of young female entrepreneurs get an important taste of what it takes to be successful—teamwork, planning, and a positive outlook (and that’s just the beginning). Because proceeds from your purchase stay local, you help the awesome entrepreneurs who sell Girl Scout Cookies in your community power new experiences for themselves and their troop. Whether it’s a trip she’ll never forget, a STEM activity that opens her mind, a service project that changes her community, or the chance to build a lifetime of memories at camp—Girl Scout Cookies make it all happen! Learn more at GirlScouts.org.

Celebrating American Heart Month, Black History Month, and National Children’s Dental Health Month in February

February is a big month and we are looking forward to celebrating Black History Month as well as promoting heart health and dental health in these 29 days and beyond.

National Children’s Dental Health Month

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and we are helping spread the word about the importance of good oral health for children. Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children to get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. This year’s NCDHM campaign slogan is “Fluoride in water prevents cavities! Get it from the tap!” Now that is one campaign we can really get behind.

Please visit our good friends and neighbors, Dr. Alexandra Boudreau and Dr. Kevin Ricker at Chatham Pediatric Dentistry located in Briar Chapel Veranda. They provide complete, comprehensive dental care for every patient – young, younger, and everywhere in between.

Source: ADA.org

American Heart Month

Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States? According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, one in four deaths are caused by heart disease every year. Spreading the news about heart health is especially important because many times, heart disease can be prevented when people make healthy choices and manage their health conditions.

Here are a few ways you can lower your risk of developing heart disease. Help us spread the word by encouraging your friends and family members to join you in these activities.

  • Watch your weight.
  • Quit smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke.
  • Control your cholesterol and blood pressure.
  • If you drink alcohol, drink in moderation.
  • Get active and eat healthy.

Source: HealthFinder.gov

Black History Month

Celebrate Black History Month

We found this great list of ways to celebrate Black History Month from WeAreTeachers.com! Celebrate with your friends and family using their twenty ideas to observe, educate, and celebrate Black History Month.

Get Your Girl Scout Cookies at 501 Pharmacy on February 1, 2020

Girl Scout Cookies at 501 Pharmacy

Who can resist Girl Scout Cookies? Not us, and we are excited to announce that Troop 4166 will be selling cookies outside of 501 Pharmacy on Saturday, February 1, 2020, from 10 a.m. until noon.

Girl Scout Cookies at 501 Pharmacy

This will be the second time we have had Troop 4166 out to 501 Pharmacy and their first date in January was so much fun! We hope you will stop by and support their cause on Saturday, February 1.

Girl Scout Cookies

This year, there is one new cookie that you have to try, the Lemon-Ups! Each Lemon-Ups has a motivational message on it. Here is a list of all the cookies for sell this year:

  • Lemon-Ups™
  • Lemonades®
  • Thin Mints®
  • Caramel deLites®/Samoas
  • Peanut Butter Patties®/Tagalongs®
  • Do-si-dos®/Peanut Butter Sandwich
  • Shortbread/Trefoils®
  • Thanks-A-Lot®
  • Toffee-tastic®
  • Caramel Chocolate Chip
  • Girl Scout S’mores®

**Some cookies are only available in select areas.

Why Purchase Girl Scout Cookies

When you make a Girl Scout Cookie purchase, you’re helping the next generation of young female entrepreneurs get an important taste of what it takes to be successful—teamwork, planning, and a positive outlook (and that’s just the beginning). Because proceeds from your purchase stay local, you help the awesome entrepreneurs who sell Girl Scout Cookies in your community power new experiences for themselves and their troop. Whether it’s a trip she’ll never forget, a STEM activity that opens her mind, a service project that changes her community, or the chance to build a lifetime of memories at camp—Girl Scout Cookies make it all happen! Learn more at GirlScouts.org.