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We've been serving the community of Ketchikan for over 50 years. Our pharmacy staff has multiple years of experience and our friendly staff will treat you like family. At Island Pharmacy, we believe that being a local, independent pharmacy means providing top notch health care services to our patients and our community in an environment that is warm and inviting. We strive to make a difference in our patients and in our community. We are dedicated to providing a wide range of high-quality services that meet all of your health care needs. Call, click, or stop by today and find out how we can help you!

Meet the Christensen Family Pharmacists

Bruce Christensen, RPh
Graduated from Idaho State University of Pharmacy and went on to co-found Island pharmacy in 1974.

Barry Christensen, RPh
Graduated from the University of Washington and joined Island Pharmacy as a pharmacist in 1988.

Inga Christensen, PharmD
Graduated from University of Washington in 2020.

Sonja Christensen, PharmD
Graduated from Washington State University in 2024.

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We are proud to be able to provide fast, reliable service, we're proud of our friendly and experienced staff, and we love that our community can always depend on us. We were founded in 1974, and since then have been faithfully serving our community.

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FDA: Iceberg Lettuce Recall Stands After False Positive For Cyclospora

A multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis has prompted a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce sold by Taylor Farms de Mexico of Guanajuato, Mexico.

The lettuce recall stands, despite a positive test result that turned out to be a false alarm. The source of the outbreak remains under investigation, U.S. health officials say.

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Why Do So Many Women Miss The Signs Of Perimenopause?

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CDC Warns Of Parasite Outbreak Tied To Taco Bell Lettuce In 5 States

CDC Warns Of Parasite Outbreak Tied To Taco Bell Lettuce In 5 States

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning people not to eat shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia.

The warning, posted Thursday night, follows an outbreak of cyclosporiasis that has sickened more than 1,644 people who reported eating at the c...

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The Best Vegetables For Your Heart May Depend On Your Sex

The Best Vegetables For Your Heart May Depend On Your Sex

Turns out, eating your vegetables isn't one-size-fits-all when it comes to your health.

New research suggests the veggies that best protect your heart could depend on your sex.

Researchers analyzed dietary data from more than 600 young adults in Australia and found clear differences between men and women.

Young men who ate more...

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