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415 Harris Avenue
Raeford NC 28376
Phone: (910) 875-6111
Fax: (910) 875-9726
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October 04, 2013
George Sprite Barbee, III, RPh

In This Issue
Don't Rule Out Vaginal Delivery for Twins, Study Says
Long Periods of Delirium in ICU May Raise Risk of Mental Impairment
Many Restaurant Chains Not Serving Healthier Fare: Report
Cholesterol Drugs May Boost Your Gums' Health, Too
Depression May Sometimes Foreshadow Parkinson's Diagnosis
Massachusetts Health Law Cut Race Gap for Certain Surgeries: Study
Skin Cancer Patients Not Avoiding Sun, Study Suggests
Study Compares Heart Risks for 2 Hormonal Regimens
Today's Feature
Emily Scurlock, Editor
 
Halloween Edition!

Why did Dracula's mother give him cough medicine?

Because he was having a coffin fit!


Get to know some of our Newest Employees!



Hi my name is Sara Jones. I am originally from Florida. My husband is in the military and I have two children, a boy and a girl, as well as two crazy dogs. I love the beach and the mountains and spend as much time there as possible.


$5 Dollar Coupon!

Shop at Food Lion in Raeford and you might receive a $5 Off Coupon on the back of your receipt. Be sure to check your receipt because you can use the coupon on any merchandise in the store including prescriptions!
(Limit 1 coupon per customer per day)


COMING SOON!!!

Fall is just around the corner and we have started to receive some of our fall inventory. Come in and check out our newest arrivals. New items arriving daily!
 

Here is this month's Favorite Recipe coming from myself, Emily Scurlock.



Graveyard Gelatin Dessert

35 Chocolate Wafer Cookies crushed
1/4 cups sugar
5 tbsp melted butter
1 package cream cheese
1 tub of Cool Whip
2 cups boiling water
1 package orange flavored jello
1/2 cups cold water
ice
Decorations for graveyard as you would like.


Mix 1-1/2 cups of the crushed wafers, sugar and butter in 13x9 pan. Press firmly onto the bottom of the pan. Refrigerate until ready to use. Beat cream cheese until blended. Gently stir in half of the cool whip and spread over crust.
Add boiling water to jello and stir 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Add enough ice to cold water to measure 1-1/2 cups. Add to jello and stir until slightly thickened. Remove any unmelted ice and spoon over cream cheese later. Refrigerate 3 hours.
Spread remaining cool whip over jello layer just before serving. Sprinkle with remaining cookie crumbs and decorate as you desire.



Come check us out on
Halloween!


Come in on Thursday, October 31st to see all of the Barbee Pharmacy and Gifts employees dressed in our greatest (sometimes funny) costumes.


(Halloween 2011)



What fun and exciting costumes will we have this year? Come see which is your favorite!


Apologies from the Pharmacy

We're sorry! We have been dealing with some glitches in the software responsible for prescription pick-up reminders. Some automated calls are going out to customers even after the prescription has been picked-up. We are working diligently on getting it fixed and are sorry for any inconvenience. Thank you for your patience.


 "Like" us on Facebook!

Check out our Facebook pages! Barbee Pharmacy and LilleyPad are now actively on Facebook. LilleyPad has weekly giveaways on Fridays with drawings for prizes on Monday mornings. Feel free to comment, like and share on our pages. We look forward to seeing you there!!


Look what's new at the Pharmacy!
We are launching a new program in our pharmacy that will make the process of requesting and receiving prescriptions much easier.
It is called
My Pharmacy Connect.
It will allow you to order prescription refills online.
You can receive reminders when it's time to refill your prescriptions.
You will be able to choose text, phone, email or all of the above for alerts when your medication is ready for pick-up.
When tax time comes around, you will be able to print your prescription history reports right at home.
You will be able to see information about the medications you are taking.
And best of all, it is
FREE to our customers.

See one of our Barbee Pharmacy staff members for information on how to sign up and also watch for a link on our website, www.barbeepharmacy.com, to sign up. We look forward to making your health more convenient for you.

 Rewards Card

Ask one of the Barbee Girls about our new Customer Rewards Card.
Purchase any 5 QC products and receive your next one free. We will punch your card for every QC product purchased.

Health News

Don't Rule Out Vaginal Delivery for Twins, Study Says

No significant differences seen in results for mother, babies compared to C-section

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 2 A vaginal delivery for women pregnant with twins may be just as safe as a planned cesarean-section delivery of the babies, a new study says.

In the hands of an experienced obstetrician, there are no... » Read the full article



Long Periods of Delirium in ICU May Raise Risk of Mental Impairment

Study found these patients suffered problems similar to those seen with brain injuries, early Alzheimer's

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 2 Patients who suffer longer bouts of delirium during lengthy stays in an intensive care unit stand a higher chance of developing mental deficits similar to those seen with a brain injury or early Alzheimer's ... » Read the full article



Many Restaurant Chains Not Serving Healthier Fare: Report

Average entree still has same number of calories, only tiny drop in salt content, researchers say

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 2 Despite highly publicized claims about making their menus healthier, the overall calorie and sodium levels in main entrees offered by top U.S. chain restaurants have remained the same in recent years, a new st... » Read the full article



Cholesterol Drugs May Boost Your Gums' Health, Too

Study finds statins reduce gum inflammation

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 2 The statin medications you take for your heart may have an unexpected side benefit: They help reduce inflammation of the gums, according to new research.

Using advanced imaging techniques, researche... » Read the full article



Depression May Sometimes Foreshadow Parkinson's Diagnosis

Study from Taiwan found strongest connection among older adults with tough-to-treat cases

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 2 Depressed people -- particularly those 65 or older or with hard-to-treat depression -- are more than three times as likely to develop Parkinson's disease as their peers without depression, a new study indicate... » Read the full article



Massachusetts Health Law Cut Race Gap for Certain Surgeries: Study

More blacks, Hispanics get less-invasive procedures for appendicitis, gallbladder since state health reform

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 2 Blacks and Hispanics in Massachusetts became more likely to have minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery on their appendix and gallbladder after the state's 2006 health care reforms expanded insurance coverage... » Read the full article



Skin Cancer Patients Not Avoiding Sun, Study Suggests

Danish researchers looked at exposure after melanoma diagnosis

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 2 Some people with melanoma aren't cautious about sun exposure, a small new study suggests, even though ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is a major cause of skin cancer.

Researchers looked at 20... » Read the full article



Study Compares Heart Risks for 2 Hormonal Regimens

Premarin may have bigger impact in cardiovascular system, research suggests

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 2 An estrogen drug used by women to relieve hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms is tied to an increased risk for certain types of heart troubles, while another estrogen drug appears to be safer, a new stud... » Read the full article



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Lottie Dottie Catalog
  The newest addition to Lilley Pad Gifts, Lottie Dotties. Interchangable, magnetic jewerly available in rings, necklaces and bracelets. Interchangable charms available in many different designs and colors.
Personalize Your Life Catalog
  Online catalog for our bags and monogrammed gifts. Products available in our store.
Heartstrings Jewelry
  Online catalog for personalized jewelry. Products available in our store.
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