Market Street Pharmacies expands its services for flu season

FRISCO, Texas Market Street Pharmacies and its in-store clinics, through a new partnership with Dallas-based MedicalEdge, are expanding their services this cold and flu season.

As a complimentary service, Market Street pharmacies are expanding the grocer?s whole-health commitment to its guests by offering free antibiotics and prenatal vitamins to North Texans through its "Free to Feel Better" program.

The program covers 60 of the most prescribed generic antibiotics and up to a year's worth of prenatal vitamins at no cost. A valid prescription is required.

In addition, through its partnership with MedicalEdge, the Living Well ExpressCare Centers have enhanced capabilities. The new arrangement enables the staff to examine, diagnose and treat symptoms of common illnesses such as strep throat, sinus infections and the flu, as well as refer serious or urgent cases to a specialist in the Dallas-Forth Worth area.

"We're proud to offer guests some relief from the burdens and pressures the cold and flu season can bring as well as the other medical necessities throughout the rest of the year," stated Tim Purser, business director of pharmacy for United Supermarkets LLC. "Our certified nurse practitioners, physicians' assistants and pharmacists are eager to help members of our communities receive the care they need in a timely and convenient manner. In addition to filling prescriptions while Market Street guests shop, our pharmacy staff is trained and ready to answer questions about vitamins, supplements, diabetic supplies and medications."

Services provided by MedicalEdge at the ExpressCare clinics include glucose testing, pregnancy testing, school and camp physicals, diabetes screening, blood pressure checks and common vaccinations.

Shoppers can take advantage of the "Free to Feel Better" program at any of Market Street?s six Dallas-Forth Worth locations or at the in-store Living Well ExpressCare clinics at the Coppell, Frisco and Plano, Texas stores.