MediCenter Pharmacy - Springfield

May is Older Americans Month 💛
We want to take a moment to appreciate and serve the patients who trust us most — and remind every senior in our community:
👓 Medication reviews are free — ask us to review all your prescriptions for interactions or duplications
🦴 Make sure you're getting enough Calcium + Vitamin D for bone health
💉 Stay current on vaccines like Shingrix, flu, pneumonia, and COVID
🩺 Keep up with your blood pressure and blood sugar checks
Aging well isn't luck. It's having the right team behind you.
We're proud to be that team. 💙
📍 Visit your MediCenter Pharmacy location — we're always glad to see you.

Today we pause to honor the men and women who gave everything in service to our country.
Thank you to our veterans, active duty service members, and their families. We are grateful.
From all of us at MediCenter Pharmacy — have a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

💊 Quick tip when shopping for supplements

Not all vitamins are created equal. Here's what to look for on a Vitamin D label:
✔️ Look for Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) — it's better absorbed than D2
✔️ Check the IU or mcg dosage — most adults benefit from 1,000–2,000 IU daily
✔️ Pair it with a meal that has healthy fat for best absorption
✔️ When in doubt — ask your pharmacist before you buy

We stock quality supplements and can help you choose the right option for your health goals and medications.
No guessing. No wasted money. Just good advice.

🔴 Have you gotten your Shingles vaccine?
If you're 50 or older, this one's important — and a lot of people put it off without realizing how painful shingles actually is.

Shingles is a reactivation of the chickenpox virus that's been dormant in your body for decades. It causes:
⚡ Intense nerve pain
🔥 A painful, blistering rash
😴 Fatigue that can last weeks or months

The good news? Shingrix is about 90% effective at preventing shingles — and we have it in stock.
Most insurance plans cover it. Walk-ins welcome.

Don't wait until you need it to wish you had it.

📍 Find your nearest MediCenter Pharmacy and ask about Shingrix today.

💙 Happy National Nurses Day! 💙
Today we celebrate the incredible nurses who pour their hearts into caring for others — often when patients need it most.
To every nurse who counts pills, calms fears, advocates fiercely, works double shifts, and somehow still shows up with compassion: thank you. Your work doesn't go unnoticed.
A special shoutout to the amazing nurses we partner with across our communities — you make our patients' lives healthier every single day. We're grateful to work alongside you.
If a nurse has made a difference in your life, drop their name in the comments and let's flood this post with appreciation! 👇