Writing this Ozziegram, I realize we’re living under much different circumstances than what we had just 30 days ago. March started out with the COVID-19 virus seen as almost a backburner issue. The month ended with our everyday lives altered to a degree no one saw coming. In that short 30-day span here at the…

Dear Oswald’s Community, As Naperville’s longest serving pharmacy, we understand the critical importance of our offerings and times like these underscore what an essential part of the community a pharmacy is. I am writing this letter to emphasize our responsibility and commitment to keep our doors open for customers in need of their prescription drugs…

As the only pharmacist in my family, I often get asked what over-the-counter medications one should take for different ailments. When COVID-19 started coming to the United States, my dad asked me to make a kit of medications they might need in case they get sick and need to self-isolate. I walked around our OTC section…

A Message From Alex About Coronavirus I’m sure you’ve been reading non-stop about everything COVID-19. Apologies for adding to the noise, but I’d like to keep you up to date on what Oswald’s is doing to keep you, our staff, and our community safe. As a healthcare provider, we take our responsibility as a pharmacy…

Our pharmacists have been getting bombarded by questions regarding the coronavirus. We’ve compiled a list of the most frequently asked coronavirus questions and had our Pharmacists answer them! What precautions can I take to avoid the coronavirus? Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention-treatment.html Washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds after going to the…

March is National Nutrition Month, so as a father to Alli-son, a future registered dietitian and husband to Nicki who spent much of her career in the health and fitness world, it’s impossible for me to avoid acknowledging this month. And with the sharp rise in chronic, non-communicable diseases in this country, the importance of…

Does your hemp containing CBD come with a pedigree? Aspen Green asks this question on their webpage, and for a good reason—a lot of the hemp people use isn’t satisfactorily inspected. The CBD industry is exploding right now. You can buy CBD oils, tinctures, gummies, and supplements from places like gas stations, smoke shops, and…

The New York Times recently published an article titled How Chaos at Chain Pharmacies is Putting Patients at Risk. This article takes a deep dive into how chain pharmacies are becoming increasingly unreliable as unrealistic corporate expectations are placed on pharmacists and techs. The NYT article mentions chain pharmacists who are chained to a model…

February is here and it’s been a surprisingly mild winter here in Naperville. Normally January is cold and snowy, but we haven’t had too much of that so far this year (knock on wood). We never seem to talk about winters when they are mild, so I thought I’d reminisce about some of the worst…

As of January 1, 2020, pharmacists in the state of Illinois are required to take breaks. These breaks consist of a one 30-minute meal break and one 15-minute break for every six consecutive hours worked. A second 15-minute break is required for a 12-hour shift (in addition to the other two). The new breaks require…