Prater's Pharmacy- Seneca

09/07/2026

08/29/2026

Medication Myths

Myth busted: Not all medications are safe to crush or split. 💊 Some medications have extended-release formulations or special coatings designed to release the drug slowly over time. Always check with a pharmacist before altering the dosage form of a medication. 👨‍⚕️

08/24/2026

Shingles can be a serious medical issue. Shingles vaccination is the only way to protect against shingles and postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), the most common complication from shingles. CDC recommends that healthy adults 50 years and older get two doses of the shingles vaccine called Shingrix (recombinant zoster vaccine), separated by 2 to 6 months, to prevent shingles and the complications from the disease. Your doctor or pharmacist can give you Shingrix as a shot in your upper arm.

Shingrix provides strong protection against shingles and PHN. Two doses of Shingrix is more than 90% effective at preventing shingles and PHN. Protection stays above 85% for at least the first four years after you get vaccinated. Shingrix is the preferred vaccine, over Zostavax® (zoster vaccine live), a shingles vaccine in use since 2006. Zostavax may still be used to prevent shingles in healthy adults 60 years and older. For example, you could use Zostavax if a person is allergic to Shingrix, prefers Zostavax, or requests immediate vaccination and Shingrix is unavailable.

READ FULL ARTICLE FROM THE CDC:
https://www.cdc.gov/.../shingles/public/shingrix/index.html

If you would like to get vaccinated for Shingles with Shingrix, Prater's Pharmacy offers this vaccine at any of our three (3) locations: Webb City, Seneca or Sarcoxie. Just call, message or come by to find out all you need to know. This vaccination is covered by Medicare Part D (copayment may apply) and most private insurance companies.

08/20/2026

Reasons to shop local

Show some ❤️ to your community and shop small this week. Try a local restaurant, support a local shop, and stop by your local pharmacy for all your health needs.

08/19/2026

Back to School

School’s back in session! 🚌📚 Make sure your kids start the year off right by: -Getting updated vaccines (MMR, Tdap, meningitis, flu) -Scheduling their annual sports physical or check-up -Organizing all of their medications -Packing a mini first-aid kit in their backpack Make sure to stop by the pharmacy to get vaccines, first-aid supplies, and all the essentials for a successful school year. 🍎

08/17/2026

Download our App

New school year, new routines! 📚 Simplify your family’s health management with our app. Text RXLOCAL to 64890 and get started today! 🍏📲

08/16/2026

Wellness Tip: Getting a good night's sleep:

💤 Did you know that getting a good night's sleep can boost immunity? Check out these tips to start sleeping better!

08/13/2026

REASONS TO EXERCISE - This weekend, take some time to get into the groove of exercising. 🏃‍♀️Physical activity is a key part of a healthy life, with both physical and mental benefits. Here are just a few reasons why it's great for your health!

08/12/2026

Clarity Support, by SolutionsRx, is available at all Prater's Pharmacies. Ask us about Clarity Support the next time you come in.

08/11/2026

Check Your Prescription Drug Supply.
You will need enough doses of each of your prescription drugs to last for your entire trip, plus several extra doses in case you are delayed while traveling. Talk with your doctor if your insurance provider will not issue extra doses to you. Your doctor should be able to work with your insurance company and pharmacy to get you the extra medications you need. If you take any over-the-counter medications, be sure you have enough of them on hand, too. Have questions? Call us and we will help!