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How to Dispose of Meds Without the “Pick and Peel” Struggle
We recently received a great question from a customer: “What is the easiest way to get labels off my bottles? Picking and peeling takes forever, and I have two shopping bags full of them!” We hear you. Life is too short to spend your afternoon fighting with adhesive. If you are looking to declutter your medicine cabinet and protect your privacy, we have a much faster way to handle your returns.
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The Drug Bug’s Guide to Allergy Season: Finding Your Path to Relief
The Drug Bug isn’t the only thing that’s going to be covered in pollen soon! As the North Carolina pines start dusting everything in yellow, millions of us are bracing for the familiar cycle of sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion.
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Help Us Make it 10: Running for Best of Chapel Hill, Again!
We’re honored to be nominated once again for Chapel Hill Magazine’s Best of Chapel Hill 2026—and this year is extra special. If we take the top spot, it will mark our 10th recognition!
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Thank You, 501 Pharmacy Community—You Helped Collect Over 650 Books for Chatham Reads!
Because of your generosity, our 501 Pharmacy community collected 342 books in December and January alone. Even more amazing? Since September, you’ve helped us collect 664 books—the highest total of any Chatham Reads location.
American Heart Month: Small Daily Habits That Protect Your Heart
Your heart beats about 100,000 times a day. It doesn’t take breaks, and most of the time, we don’t think about it until something feels off. February is American Heart Month—a reminder to pause and ask: How is my heart health, really? Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death in the United…
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February Is Children’s Dental Health Month—Let’s Talk Tiny Teeth (Han-Approved!)
February is Children’s Dental Health Month, and at 501 Pharmacy, we’re here to help make oral care easier, more effective, and maybe even a little more fun.
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New Year, Same Prescriptions
Between holiday travel, packed calendars, and end-of-year disruptions, it’s easy for medication routines to slip. Missed refills, forgotten doses, and last-minute pharmacy runs are common—but they don’t have to continue in the new year.
2026 Resolution Reality Check
Every January, we’re told to overhaul everything—eat perfectly, work out daily, become a brand-new person by February. Let’s be honest: most of that doesn’t last.
This year, consider a different approach. Instead of big, unrealistic resolutions, focus on small, meaningful habits that are easy to keep—and maybe even enjoyable. Here are a few ideas that actually make sense (and won’t disappear by Valentine’s Day).
Your Winter Medicine Cabinet Checklist
Stock up on over-the-counter essentials this winter season at 501 Pharmacy—from cold and flu basics to thermometers and more.