New Allergy Medicine at Walgreens Can't Be Used for Meth

Zephrex-D, a new decongestant touted to fight meth labs, is now available at Walgreens. It's coming to two more major St. Louis area pharmacies in coming weeks.

As previously reported by Patch, Zephrex D was expected to be available in St. Louis area pharmacies in November. It is now rolling out in Walgreens stores.  Zephrex-D is manufactured by Maryland Heights based Highland Pharmaceuticals. Westport Pharmaceuticals is a subsidiary of Highland. Stay connected to Clayton and Richmond Heights news by liking Patch on Facebook:www.facebook.com/ClaytonRichmondHeightsPatch Paul Hemings, with Westport Pharmaceuticals, tells Patch, that in addition to Walgreens, Zephrex-D will be in two more major pharmacies in the St. Louis area in the next two weeks. Hemings is holding off on making the two additional pharmacies public, citing privacy agreements with the companies. Right now, Zephrex-D is only being …

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Where To Find Free Flu Shots Near Clayton, Richmond Heights

It's almost flu season, so here are a few places where you can stop to get a flu shot in St. Louis.

It's nearly flu season in Clayton and Richmond Heights. Local healthcare providers are encouraging people to get a flu shot soon so they are protected from the flu earlier. It can take two weeks for flu antibodies to develop after you receive a flu shot.  The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) offers flu shot clinics in September and October at various locations throughout the St. Louis region, including four Krispy Kreme drive-thrus, as well as places of employment by appointment. In addition, walk-ins are always welcome at VNA headquarters in Creve Coeur at 11440 Olive Blvd. #200. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) continues to stress the importance of annual flu shots for everyone 6 months and older to help prevent the spread of the …

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Police: Man Stole Percocet From Clayton Pharmacy

The man walked out of Walgreens with the prescription medication after a strange encounter with a clerk, court documents state.

A man was charged July 10 with stealing a Percocet prescription from a Clayton pharmacy. James Romero Jr. dropped off a prescription for Percocet at the Walgreens pharmacy at 6733 Clayton Rd. in March, a report from the Clayton Police Department states. He returned to pick up the prescription at 11:48 p.m. March 10, but his credit card was declined. He then tried to pay with a check that the clerk found suspicious, the report states. When the clerk went to the office with the check, Romero took the medication and left without paying, police stated in court documents. Romero, 41, of the 2200 block of Village Green Parkway in Chesterfield, was charged with stealing a controlled substance. Bond was set at $10,000. For more crime information …

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Clayton Customer: Walgreens Switch Slowed Prescription Delivery

The company recently acquired three St. Louis-area pharmacies.

Clayton resident Carol Fichtelman told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that Walgreens' acquisition of an independent pharmacy she used affected delivery of one of her prescriptions. Similar experiences have been described by other people, the newspaper reported. Quoting from the Post-Dispatch article: "Other former customers of the sold pharmacies say they encountered difficulty and delays in arranging for Walgreens to transfer their prescription records to another pharmacy of their choice." Read Walgreens' reaction and hear from customers and pharmacy professionals in the complete Post-Dispatch article.

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Walgreens Decision Means Some Customers in Clayton and Richmond Heights Must Fill Prescriptions Elsewhere

Express Scripts customers who get their medications at the Walgreens in Richmond Heights have until Jan. 1 to choose a new drug store.

The Express Scripts website press room features a news release expressing shock about the decision by Walgreen’s to stop filling prescriptions for the pharmacy provider network based in North St. Louis County. You will find a news release on the matter on the Walgreens website, too.   This quote from a Walgreens press release points to a breakdown where many contract negotiations often come to an impasse: money. “Walgreens is committed to providing quality, convenient and cost-effective pharmacy services to our patients, but we cannot continue to deliver these services under the terms and rates Express Scripts offered. As the largest retail provider in their pharmacy network, we were surprised by Express Scripts’ ultimate stance during our…

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Candy Discounts, Free Photos and Carpet Installation

Each week, Clayton-Richmond Heights Patch provides you with five great money-saving opportunities for St. Louis families.

This week, Frugal Family scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on candy, banana splits, photos, carpet installation and eating out. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions: 1. Deal: 69¢ boxes of movie theater candy (limit 6) Good through: Feb. 26 2. Deal: Banana splits are only $2.50 every Monday. Good through: End date not specified 3. Deal: Sign up to be a member with Shutterfly on-line and receive 50 free 4 x 6 prints that can be picked up at a , Walgreens, or CVS. Good through: End date not specified 4. LOWE’S  Deal: Free basic installation of Stainmaster carpet with the purchase of Stainmaster carpet and Stainmaster carpet pad. Good through: March 7 5. PUJOLS 5Deal: Kids eats free at Pujols 5 on …

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Frugal Family: Free Insulated Grocery Bag, Free Coffee and Photo Savings

Each week, Clayton-Richmond Heights Patch will be providing you with five great money-saving opportunities for St. Louis families.

This week, Frugal Family scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on grocery totes, movies, photos, office supplies and coffee. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions. 1. SCHNUCKS Deal: Giveaway of free insulated dairy bags for those who spend $15 on specified dairy products Good through: Unspecified 2. NETFLIX Deal: Free monthlong trial membership, according to stlmommy.com. Good through: Unspecified 3. WALGREENS Deal: Forty percent off of photo products. Good through: Feb. 5, 2011 4. OFFICE DEPOT Deal: Stock your home office by doubling up on filing goods, pens, binders, clips and more. Good through: Unspecified 5. CIRCLE K Deal: Free cup of coffee or cappuccino for answering some online survey …

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10 Best Last-Minute Christmas Presents

We have 10 recommendations from three stores for Clayton and Richmond Heights shoppers who wait until Christmas Eve to buy presents.

Christmas Eve shoppers in Clayton and Richmond Heights have a few precious outlets. Schnucks closes at 5 p.m., and Barnes and Noble closes at 6 p.m. For those of you who prefer late-night shopping, Walgreens stays open until 10 p.m. We explored the shelves in search of affordable holiday presents (under $25) that look like you picked them out in November instead of on the way to Christmas Eve dinner. There are presents here for grownups, girls and boys—so relax, we have you covered!

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