Hollis Drugs & Surgicals

Hollis Drugs & Surgicals Pharmacy in Queens Village, NY We serve residential and commercial clients.

From prescription refills to surgical goods and more, Hollis Drugs & Surgicals in Queens Village, New York, is the neighborhood pharmacy that has what you need. Known for providing each person with personalized attention, we deliver the high-quality service you expect and the convenience you seek, all at one location.

08/15/2023

Pharmacy is derived from a Greek word "pharmakon," which means drug or medicine. Pharmacists were part of both the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, according to historians.

08/10/2023

Did you know that a pharmacist can help you with over-the-counter medications too? If you need help purchasing an over-the-counter medication for whatever ails you, just ask our pharmacist about the best type of medication for your symptoms.

08/08/2023

To become a pharmacist, it can take anywhere from 8-13 years of college and training after high school. This is a prime example that you know your pharmacist is dedicated and also knows what he/she is talking about!

08/03/2023

In 1799, physician John Ferriar noted the effects of dried foxglove leaves, digitalis purpurea, on heart action after discovering them in an English garden. Drug companies still use digitalis in heart medications because it slows the pulse and increases the force of heart contractions.

08/01/2023

Did you know that from 17th century England to the early 20th century in the United States, pharmacies were identified by “show globes”? This is a glass vessel of various shapes and sized containing a colorful liquid.

07/27/2023

John Morgan, physician-in-chief for the Revolutionary army and former hospital pharmacist, was one of the first American medical professionals to promote the separation of medicine and pharmacy and to advocate the need for written prescriptions to improve medical care.

07/25/2023

Did you know that research indicates that, when people are given a choice, pharmacy customers prefer dealing with a local pharmacy and not a chain store or an online store? In fact, your local drug store can give you and your family a better personal customer service experience.

07/20/2023

What to do if you don’t feel like a medication is working? Consult with your doctor as soon as possible. Some medications take awhile to work, and some prescriptions need to be finished for the best results. Remember to consult before you stop taking any medications.

07/18/2023

Your local drug store is staffed with people from your community and understands your health care needs on an individualized basis. By keeping all of your prescriptions in the same place, your pharmacy professionals are also able to help you avoid potential drug interactions.

07/13/2023

A major turning point in the history of the pharmacy and pharmaceuticals came immediately after WWII, when a wide range of new medications were first introduced. This included everything from tranquilizers to weight loss drugs.

07/11/2023

The Old Corner Bookstore building in Boston occupies a venerable location. It’s the site of an early 18th century apothecary run by Dr. Thomas Crease, and the home of Mrs. Anne Hutchinson who was banished in 1637 for advocating religious freedom.

07/06/2023

Diabetes is a serious disease that can worsen over time if blood sugar remains at elevated levels. Diabetes can increase risks for blindness, cardiac disease, kidney disease, and amputations. Your drug store and pharmacy professional can help you to understand this dangerous disease and how to manage diabetes for your lifetime.

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