Ritch's Pharmacy of Mountain Brook

[10/13/21]   Babs Hart is in our pharmacy today from 1pm to 3pm to answer your questions about Medicare Part D Open Enrollment.
Drop in and visit with Babs - she has a wealth of knowledge about Medicare Plans.

Could you benefit from adding vitamins or supplements to your diet? Ask our pharmacist! 💊

Could you benefit from adding vitamins or supplements to your diet? Ask our pharmacist! 💊

FDA staff doesn't take stance on Moderna Covid booster shots, says two doses are enough to protect against severe disease

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2021/10/12/moderna-covid-booster-fda-staff-doesnt-take-stance-says-two-doses-protect-against-severe-disease.html

FDA staff doesn't take stance on Moderna Covid booster shots, says two doses are enough to protect against severe disease This is a critical step forward to winning formal clearance to be administered to people who received the first two doses.

Getting your annual flu shot is your best defense against the flu. Stop in for yours!

Getting your annual flu shot is your best defense against the flu. Stop in for yours!

Building and keeping strong and healthy bones 🦴 is vital to reduce bone loss, osteoporosis, and fractures. What will you do during #BoneAndJointHealthActionWeek to keep your bones healthy and strong? 💪

Building and keeping strong and healthy bones 🦴 is vital to reduce bone loss, osteoporosis, and fractures. What will you do during #BoneAndJointHealthActionWeek to keep your bones healthy and strong? 💪

According to the CDC, although you are not more likely to get the flu if you have asthma, you may have more trouble controlling your asthma symptoms if you get the flu. Check with your pharmacist or other healthcare provider about getting a flu shot and make sure you are taking your asthma medications as prescribed.

According to the CDC, although you are not more likely to get the flu if you have asthma, you may have more trouble controlling your asthma symptoms if you get the flu. Check with your pharmacist or other healthcare provider about getting a flu shot and make sure you are taking your asthma medications as prescribed.

Note that this is Pfizer vaccine ... hang on Moderna recipients your time is coming

The COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, and continue to be highly effective against hospitalization and severe outcomes of COVID-19. Find more info about why or when you might need a booster dose — or about booster dose eligibility — here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/booster-shot.html

Please see the following road closures as you plan your commute. (UPDATE : 10-7-21/ 6:57 AM)

UPDATE: (8:15 am) Pump House Road re-opened. Monitor our social media channels or download our app for a full list of road closures.

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ROAD CLOSURE: Pump House Road near the intersection of Caldwell Mill Road is closed due to downed trees and power lines. Do not attempt to walk or drive across downed power lines as they may be active.

[10/07/21]   Ritch’s Pharmacy will experience a delayed opening this morning due to power outages and downed trees. Deliveries will delayed and maybe limited due to road closures in Mountain Brook. Please be careful if you must get out and about. Stay Safe

Did you know the average person spends 12 hours a day sitting? Did you also know that even small amounts of physical activity throughout the day can provide positive health benefits? Click the link below to learn about 12 easy ways you can squeeze more movement into your day. Or contact Ritch's Pharmacy for more healthy habit tips and tricks.

https://www.rxwiki.com/news-article/12-ways-sneak-more-physical-activity-your-day

Did you know the average person spends 12 hours a day sitting? Did you also know that even small amounts of physical activity throughout the day can provide positive health benefits? Click the link below to learn about 12 easy ways you can squeeze more movement into your day. Or contact Ritch's Pharmacy for more healthy habit tips and tricks.

https://www.rxwiki.com/news-article/12-ways-sneak-more-physical-activity-your-day

Cold and flu season is coming – stop in to stock up on seasonal supplies! 🤒

Cold and flu season is coming – stop in to stock up on seasonal supplies! 🤒

Ritch's Pharmacy of Mountain Brook

MEDICARE open enrollment is starting now. Overwhelmed and have questions about your Medicare Part D Plan and Enrollment? We can HELP
On Wednesdays this month we will have a representative at our pharmacy to help you chose the best plans for you.
Babs Hart [on behalf of independent pharmacies] will be with us each Wednesday starting October 6th from 1:30pm to 3pm. She will help you compare coverage, copays, deductibles, and premiums. The Medicare enrollment period is October 15th to December 7th with benefits starting on January 1, 2022.
No need for stress - - let us help you compare programs so you can choose the best plan

Ritch's Pharmacy of Mountain Brook Ritch's Pharmacy has provided personal pharmacy services for the Mountain Brook community since 1947.

Now is the time to review your current health and drug coverage and start thinking about selecting your 2021 plan. For information, visit medicare.gov.

Now is the time to review your current health and drug coverage and start thinking about selecting your 2021 plan. For information, visit medicare.gov.

[10/04/21]   PEEHIP Reminder:

If you have Alabama Teacher's insurance (PEEHIP) your prescription coverage changed as of October 1st. You should now have Express Scripts as your new PBM. If you have not received your new card, please contact PEEHIP at 334-517-7000 to obtain your new information (BIN, PCN, GROUP, ID). Thanks!!

We are proud to work with local family practitioners 🩺 to help keep our community healthy. For all you do, thank you! ❤️ #NationalPrimaryCareWeek

We are proud to work with local family practitioners 🩺 to help keep our community healthy. For all you do, thank you! ❤️ #NationalPrimaryCareWeek

Our newest student pharmacist to join the Ritch’s Family is Susanna. Today was her White Coat ceremony. Thrilled that she and her family could stop by for a visit today! Congratulations to Susanna and we look forward to sharing this portion of your pharmacy journey with you.

Our newest student pharmacist to join the Ritch’s Family is Susanna. Today was her White Coat ceremony. Thrilled that she and her family could stop by for a visit today! Congratulations to Susanna and we look forward to sharing this portion of your pharmacy journey with you.

October is #AmericanPharmacistMonth! As a Health Mart community pharmacy, we believe in taking the time to listen and care.💙💚

October is #AmericanPharmacistMonth! As a Health Mart community pharmacy, we believe in taking the time to listen and care.💙💚

With flu season starting in Alabama, here’s what you need to know about the flu, COVID-19 vaccines

Ralph was glad to speak with CBS 42 about flu shots
https://www.cbs42.com/news/with-flu-season-starting-in-alabama-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-flu-covid-19-vaccines/

With flu season starting in Alabama, here’s what you need to know about the flu, COVID-19 vaccines MOUNTAIN BROOK, Ala. (WIAT) – With the start of this year’s flu season coming to Alabama Friday, health officials expect to see higher cases of influenza this year. At Ritch’s Pharmacy in Mou…

☑️ Put it on your To Do list – the CDC recommends getting your flu shot 💉 by the end of October!

☑️ Put it on your To Do list – the CDC recommends getting your flu shot 💉 by the end of October!

Photos from Jefferson County Department of Health's post

COVID-19 in Children | ARC IPC Podcast

COVID-19 in Children | ARC IPC Podcast Standard Precautions and Beyond: Conversations in Infection Prevention and ControlDr. David Kimberlin, Professor and Co-Director of the Division of Pediatric...

Health Alert Network (HAN) | CDC

Latest Health Alert Network post encouraging COVID Vaccine for Pregnant People
https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2021/han00453.asp

Health Alert Network (HAN) | CDC Health Alert Network (HAN). Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

When you are vaccinated, you are given a vaccination card that tells you what COVID-19 vaccine you received, the date you received it, and where you received it.

Keep your vaccination card in a secure, dry place where you keep other important documents and consider taking a picture of it as a backup copy.

More: https://bit.ly/3F2uUjV.

Greatest Team Ever! (Plus a few who are in class or out of town😎)

Greatest Team Ever! (Plus a few who are in class or out of town😎)

Goodbye sunburns 🥵 and bug bites 🦟, hello seasonal allergies and sniffles 🤧 … whatever your seasonal ailment, we've got you covered! 🍁 🍂

Goodbye sunburns 🥵 and bug bites 🦟, hello seasonal allergies and sniffles 🤧 … whatever your seasonal ailment, we've got you covered! 🍁 🍂

Many thanks to all of you for your support and loyalty!
We are truly honored.

“Ritch's Pharmacy of Mountain Brook knows their patients, their families and their health histories,” said the CEO of the American Pharmacy Cooperative, Inc Ralph and Rebecca Sorrell, pharmacists and co-owners, are Alabama’s Bronze Retailers of the Year in the Annual Sales More Than $5 Million category: https://alretail.org/2ZrZVNX

“Combined, Ritch's Pharmacy's pharmacists have over 100 years of experience and their friendly staff will treat you like family,” said Suzan Doidge of Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce.

“We have a good team at Ritch’s Pharmacy, and we can only do what we do because every member gives their all to serving others,” the Sorrells said today when accepting the award.

#ALRetaileroftheYear #ShopAlabama

Did you know that your brain 🧠 is made up of about 86 million neurons?! As we age, protecting our #brainhealth is as important as maintaining physical health. #HealthyAgingMonth

Did you know that your brain 🧠 is made up of about 86 million neurons?! As we age, protecting our #brainhealth is as important as maintaining physical health. #HealthyAgingMonth

Are you or an older loved one 👵🏽👴🏾 having a hard time keeping track of medicines or experiencing side effects 💊? Talk to your doctor and pharmacist – we can help. #HealthyAgingMonth

Are you or an older loved one 👵🏽👴🏾 having a hard time keeping track of medicines or experiencing side effects 💊? Talk to your doctor and pharmacist – we can help. #HealthyAgingMonth

Getting a flu vaccine this fall can reduce your risk of getting flu and help save scarce medical resources needed to care for people with COVID-19. It’s important for everyone to do their part to stay healthy this flu season. Prevent the spread of flu and other respiratory illnesses:

❗Mask Up: Cover your nose and mouth with a mask when out in public.
❗Lather Up: Wash your hands frequently with soap and water.
❗Sleeve Up: Roll up your sleeve to get a flu shot.

The more people vaccinated against flu, the more people protected from flu. Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/season/protect-your-health.html

🍁 Happy first day of autumn! 🍁

🍁 Happy first day of autumn! 🍁

💙 We are proud to be your community pharmacy – thank you for choosing us! 💚

💙 We are proud to be your community pharmacy – thank you for choosing us! 💚

Lingering pollen, ragweed, mold … it’s fall allergy season! 🤧 If you’re sniffling and sneezing, talk to our pharmacist – we can help.

Lingering pollen, ragweed, mold … it’s fall allergy season! 🤧 If you’re sniffling and sneezing, talk to our pharmacist – we can help.

At Ritch's Pharmacy, we take pregnancy health very seriously! It’s common knowledge that to***co and alcohol are no-no’s while pregnant, but did you know that not following a healthy diet before and during pregnancy can pose some health risks as well? Read the article below to learn more:

https://www.rxwiki.com/news-article/healthy-eating-and-during-pregnancy-may-lower-risk-complications

At Ritch's Pharmacy, we take pregnancy health very seriously! It’s common knowledge that to***co and alcohol are no-no’s while pregnant, but did you know that not following a healthy diet before and during pregnancy can pose some health risks as well? Read the article below to learn more:

https://www.rxwiki.com/news-article/healthy-eating-and-during-pregnancy-may-lower-risk-complications