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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 links spiritual or religious involvement to a significantly lower risk of harmful alcohol or drug use.

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Sugary Drinks Tied to Adolescent Anxiety in New Study

Teens who regularly drink large amounts of sugar-sweetened beverages — including soda, energy drinks, sweetened teas and coffee drinks — are more likely to report symptoms of anxiety.

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Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine Back Under FDA Review

Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine Back Under FDA Review

In a sudden reversal, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has agreed to review Moderna’s experimental mRNA influenza vaccine. 

The move comes just one week after the agency refused to evaluate the company’s application, a decision that sent shockwaves through the biotech industry.

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BJ’s Wholesale Club Issues Salmon Recall Across Seven East Coast States

BJ’s Wholesale Club Issues Salmon Recall Across Seven East Coast States

If you recently bought frozen salmon at BJ’s Wholesale Club, check the packaging before your next meal. 

Wellesley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon is being pulled from shelves across seven states after federal testing found it contained dangerous bacteria. 

The recall involves 2-pound bags of the frozen fish. The af...

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Sweetened Drinks Linked to Higher Anxiety in Teens

Sweetened Drinks Linked to Higher Anxiety in Teens

While parents have long worried that too much sugar leads to cavities and weight gain, new research suggests that sugar rush might be followed by a worry crash. 

A study from Bournemouth University in the U.K. has identified a troubling link between high-sugar drinks and increased anxiety symptoms in young people.

Researchers re...

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Drug-Resistant Salmonella Linked to Moringa Supplement

Drug-Resistant Salmonella Linked to Moringa Supplement

It's often touted as the "miracle tree" for its dense nutrient profile, but a popular moringa supplement is at the center of a superbug outbreak.

Federal health officials announced Feb. 13 that a multistate outbreak of highly drug-resistant Salmonella has been traced back to moringa powder capsules.

The investigation, conduc...

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It's Never Too Late For Cancer Patients To Become Active, Study Finds

It's Never Too Late For Cancer Patients To Become Active, Study Finds

It’s never too late for cancer survivors to become active, a new study reports.

Cancer survivors who engaged in even small amounts of exercise reduced their risk of cancer-related death, researchers reported Feb. 17 in JAMA Network Open.

That risk dropped even more among patients who achieved higher levels of physical ...

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Ultra-Marathon Running Depletes Athletes' Red Blood Cells, Study Finds

Ultra-Marathon Running Depletes Athletes' Red Blood Cells, Study Finds

Ultra-marathon runners must be incredibly fit to endure races that can extend more than 100 miles, but their bodies pay a price for their athleticism, a new study says.

Extreme endurance runners experience a breakdown of their normal red blood cells during a race, putting them at increased risk of anemia, researchers reported Feb. 18 in th...

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