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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.

At Island Pharmacy, A Few Things Mean A Lot To Us

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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A new study finds children exposed to fine particulate matter during pregnancy and early childhood are more likely to have higher blood pressure from ages 5 to 12.

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Is No Social Media as Risky as Too Much for Teens?

A new study finds both heavy use and zero use of social media can negatively impact teen well-being.

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Popular Super Greens Supplement Recalled After Salmonella Illnesses Reported

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A powdered super greens supplement sold across the U.S. has been recalled after federal health officials linked it to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened people in at least 21 states.

At least 45 people have become ill after consuming Live it Up-brand Super Greens powder, according to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) an...

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Mistrust Fuels Drop in Deceased Organ Donations, Kidney Transplants

More than 100,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for an organ transplant, and most need a kidney. Thousands die each year before a matching organ becomes available.

New federal data reviewed by the Kidney Transplant Collaborative show that 116 fewer kidney transplants were performed last year than in 2024. 

While that difference...

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Trump Administration Restores Nearly $2 Billion in Mental Health Grants

Trump Administration Restores Nearly $2 Billion in Mental Health Grants

Federal funding for mental health and addiction treatment programs will continue after the Trump administration abruptly reversed a plan to end nearly $2 billion in grants across the country.

Late Tuesday, thousands of grants overseen by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) were suddenly terminated. 

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Whole Milk Returns to School Lunches

Whole Milk Returns to School Lunches

Whole milk may soon be back on school lunch trays across the U.S.

President Donald Trump signed a new law Wednesday that allows schools to serve whole and 2% milk again, reversing rules that limited higher-fat milk options for more than a decade.

The law, called the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, lets schools in the National School...

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Nerve Stimulation Halts Depression In More Than 20% Of Patients, Clinical Trial Reports

Nerve Stimulation Halts Depression In More Than 20% Of Patients, Clinical Trial Reports

Treatment-resistant depression might be eased using an implant that sends electrical pulses to one of the body’s major nerve clusters, a new study says.

The implant, placed under the skin in the chest, sends carefully calibrated electrical pulses to the left vagus nerve — a major conduit between the brain and internal organs.

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'If In Doubt, Sit Them Out,' Insists New Concussion Guidance For Parents

'If In Doubt, Sit Them Out,' Insists New Concussion Guidance For Parents

The bottom line for managing youth sports concussions is “if in doubt, sit them out,” new guidelines say.

Earlier recognition of a concussion — and removal from play — will help a young athlete more quickly recover and return to competition, according to an easy-to-follow guide published recently in the Archives...

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