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June is Men's Health Month
Men’s Health Week is observed every year leading up to Father’s Day as a reminder to take steps to live a healthier life. 12% of men ages...
May 28, 20202 min read


Fight4Rx
We are local. We're a part of the community but we need your help to make sure we can stay in business and to keep your drug prices low....
May 14, 20201 min read


COVID-19 for Pharmacy Patients
Whether you frequently visit the pharmacy for a prescription drug or are just now needing medication for yourself or a loved one, your...
Apr 1, 20202 min read


The ABCs of Keeping Allergens Out
In many areas of the United States, spring allergies (or “hay fever”) begin in February and last until the early summer. Hay fever is...
Mar 10, 20201 min read


Love Your Heart
About 647,000 Americans die from heart disease, and roughly 795,000 people in the US have a stroke each year*. You can help prevent heart...
Feb 19, 20202 min read


Why Choose An Independent Pharmacy
Your pharmacist plays a very important role in helping you decide what is best for your health care needs. So, it's important to pick a...
Feb 19, 20202 min read


Thank You Central Iowans!
Nearly 80,000 meals donated to the Food Bank of Iowa (Des Moines, IA, 2019) Medicap Pharmacy is proud to announce their recent flu shot...
Dec 20, 20192 min read


Our Flu Shots help feed those in need!
Do Good for You & Your Community! (October 2019) It's important to get a flu shot every year to protect yourself and those around you....
Sep 30, 20191 min read


Wait to Vaccinate!
You can get your flu shot too early! (September 2019) New data shows that timing does matter - you can get your flu shot too early! Flu...
Sep 2, 20191 min read


Don't let the flu call the shots!
Timing of your annual flu vaccine DOES matter! (August 2019) You may be seeing ads to entice you to "beat the crowds and come get a flu...
Jul 31, 20191 min read


Nearly 80,000 meals donated locally
(Des Moines, IA, 2018) Medicap Pharmacy and customers who chose to receive their flu shot at participating Medicap locations, provided...
Dec 4, 20181 min read


Timing Does Matter!
Don't be fooled by the flu! (August 2018) You can get a flu shot too early. It's important to get a flu shot every year to protect...
Aug 1, 20181 min read


Local Flu Shots = Local Donations.
Medicap Pharmacy Donated over $15,000 to Food Bank of Iowa (Des Moines, IA, 2017) Medicap Pharmacy is extremely proud of their Flu Shot...
Dec 1, 20171 min read
PHARMACY BLOG
We don't want you to just be healthy. We want you to understand why and how to be healthy. And we want to be part of your health journey as a trusted healthcare resource.
Have questions on any topic here? Stop by one of our locations and visit with a pharmacist!
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