Market Street's initiative to combat 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 to help weather the cold and flu season through its “Free to Feel Better” program. Additionally, Market Street’s new partnership with Dallas-based MedicalEdge has transformed the Living Well ExpressCare Centers into more than just walk-in clinics.

The new arrangement enables the fully licensed staff to examine, diagnose and treat symptoms of common illnesses such as strep throat, sinus infections and the flu during visits that typically last no longer than 15 minutes, as well as refer serious or urgent cases to one of their specialists in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Guests now can take care of common healthcare concerns at their convenience.

“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,” said 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.

The “Free to Feel Better” program covers 60 of the most prescribed generic antibiotics and up to a year’s worth of prenatal vitamins at no cost in an effort to help guests obtain the medications needed to feel their best. A valid prescription is required.

“We’re so happy to be able to offer all of our guests a way to get the prescription medications they need without having to reach into their pocketbooks or go out of their way,” Purser said. “At Market Street we really focus on the total health of our guests, from their diet to common medical needs, and the ‘Free to Feel Better’ program coupled with our ExpressCare offerings are great resources for families in the DFW community.”

Guests can take advantage of the “Free to Feel Better” program at any of Market Street’s six DFW locations or at the in-store Living Well ExpressCare clinics at the Coppell, Frisco and Plano stores. Market Street does not require guests to transfer other prescriptions to its pharmacy to take advantage of the program.