Birmingham Apothecary

Birmingham Apothecary We are a locally owned community pharmacy located in the heart of 5 Points South in the Southside area of Downtown Birmingham.

We provide delivery services, Flu and Strep Testing, Med Sync, as well as superior customer service.

08/26/2026

What if you’re paying more for your medication than your health plan actually pays?

That can happen, especially for patients on high-deductible plans.

Before a deductible is met, many patients may be exposed to higher list prices, while rebates and discounts are applied later behind the scenes.

The result can be a confusing situation where the patient pays a significant amount at the pharmacy counter, even though the plan’s final net cost is lower.

And that can affect real healthcare decisions.

Patients may:

✔ Delay filling prescriptions
✔ Skip doses
✔ Split pills
✔ Choose over-the-counter options instead

That is why transparency matters.

Patients deserve to understand how list prices, rebates, and net costs affect what they pay.

What do you think? 👇

Should patients ever pay more than the final net cost of their medication?

Senator Katie Boyd Britt Senator Tommy Tuberville Rep. Terri Sewell Congressman Gary Palmer U.S. Representative Barry Moore Rep. Shomari Figures Congressman Mike D. Rogers Robert Aderholt Representative Dale Strong American Pharmacists Association National Community Pharmacists Association

📺 Want to win a FREE TV?We’re giving one away at Birmingham Apothecary, and both new and existing patients and customers...
08/25/2026

📺 Want to win a FREE TV?

We’re giving one away at Birmingham Apothecary, and both new and existing patients and customers can enter! 💚

Stop by the pharmacy, enter the raffle, and you could be taking home a brand-new TV.

🎟️ Enter in-store
📅 Entries close September 30th
📺 One lucky winner will take home the TV!

Already part of the Birmingham Apothecary family? You can enter too. Not a patient yet? Come see us and discover what your neighborhood pharmacy has to offer while you’re here.

📍 1032 20th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205
📞 (205) 251-4248

Stop by and get your entry in before September 30th! 🍀

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Your pharmacy can be right at your fingertips. 📱💚With the RxLocal app, managing your prescriptions at Birmingham Apothec...
08/21/2026

Your pharmacy can be right at your fingertips. 📱💚

With the RxLocal app, managing your prescriptions at Birmingham Apothecary is easier, even when you’re on the go.

From your phone, you can:
💊 Request prescription refills
🔔 Set medication reminders
💬 Send secure messages to the pharmacy
📋 Keep your medication routine easier to manage

It’s one more way we’re making local pharmacy care more convenient without losing the personal service you know and trust.

Download the RxLocal app, find Birmingham Apothecary, and stay connected with your pharmacy wherever you are.

📍 1032 20th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205
📞 (205) 251-4248

08/19/2026

How did the list price of one commonly used insulin increase by more than 1,200%?

The numbers highlighted in this video are difficult to ignore.

💉 Humalog: about $21 in 1999 → more than $274 in 2017

💉 NovoLog: about $122 in 2012 → about $289 in 2018

But the bigger conversation is about what happened behind those prices.

The FTC has alleged that the rebate system used by major PBMs created incentives that favored higher-list-price insulin products capable of generating larger rebates.

And when lower-priced alternatives entered the market with smaller rebates, the FTC alleges they could be disadvantaged in formulary placement.

Why does that matter?

Because a formulary determines which medications your insurance prefers or covers. And patients with deductibles or coinsurance may still be exposed to higher list prices at the pharmacy counter.

This is why PBM reform isn't just about making prices more transparent.

It's about asking whether the incentives behind those prices actually benefit patients.

If a lower-priced medication is available, should a larger rebate influence which one your insurance prefers? 👇

Let's talk about it.

Senator Katie Boyd Britt American Pharmacists Association Congressman Gary Palmer Senator Tommy Tuberville Rep. Terri Sewell U.S. Representative Barry Moore Rep. Shomari Figures Congressman Mike D. Rogers Robert Aderholt Representative Dale Strong American Pharmacists Association National Community Pharmacists Association

08/19/2026

How can a bigger discount come with a higher prescription price?

It sounds backwards.

But that is one of the concerns critics raise about the drug rebate system.

When rebates are calculated as a percentage of a medication’s list price, a higher list price can produce a larger rebate.

That means:

✔ The sticker price goes up
✔ The rebate gets bigger
✔ Money moves behind the scenes
✔ The patient may still pay based on the higher price

And the pharmacist standing in front of you usually did not create that number.

By the time your prescription reaches the counter, the price can reflect decisions made by manufacturers, PBMs, insurance plans, and formulary structures.

Your pharmacist is often seeing the final result at the same moment you are.

That is why transparency matters.

A “discount” should make healthcare easier to afford, not harder to understand.

What do you think? 👇

Should patients be able to see exactly how much was negotiated off the price of their medication and where those savings went?

Senator Katie Boyd Britt Senator Tommy Tuberville Rep. Terri Sewell Congressman Gary Palmer U.S. Representative Barry Moore Rep. Shomari Figures Congressman Mike D. Rogers Robert Aderholt Representative Dale Strong American Pharmacists Association National Community Pharmacists Association

Your prescription should come with more than a label. It should come with answers. 💚Whether you’re starting a new medica...
08/18/2026

Your prescription should come with more than a label. It should come with answers. 💚

Whether you’re starting a new medication, switching prescriptions, or just trying to understand what you’re taking, our pharmacists are here to help make things clearer.

We can help with questions about:
💊 How and when to take your medication
⚠️ Possible side effects and interactions
🔄 Prescription transfers and refills
📦 Compliance packaging for easier routines
🚚 Delivery options
💳 Ways to save on eligible medications and OTC essentials

At Birmingham Apothecary, we believe the more you understand your medications, the more confident you can feel about your care.

Have a question? Call us or stop by. We’re always happy to help.

📞 (205) 251-4248
📍 1032 20th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205

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💡 Migraine myth: Brighter light will help you push through it.For many people with migraines, the opposite can happen. B...
08/15/2026

💡 Migraine myth: Brighter light will help you push through it.

For many people with migraines, the opposite can happen. Bright or harsh light may make symptoms feel worse, including headache pain, nausea, and sensitivity.

If a migraine hits, reducing light and resting in a quiet, dim space may help you feel more comfortable while your treatment starts working.

And if migraines are happening often or your usual relief isn’t working, don’t just keep pushing through them. Talk with a healthcare professional about what’s going on.

💚 Have questions about migraine relief or your medications? Stop by Birmingham Apothecary and talk with our pharmacy team. We’re happy to help you understand your options.

📍 1032 20th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205
📞 (205) 251-4248

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08/14/2026

How can a discount end up being part of the problem with high drug prices?

It sounds backwards, but that's one of the biggest criticisms of the PBM rebate system.

Drug manufacturers compete to get medications placed on insurance formularies. One way they do that is through rebates negotiated with PBMs.

Here's the issue explained in the video:

💊 $100 list price with a 30% rebate = $30 rebate
💊 $300 list price with a 30% rebate = $90 rebate

Same percentage. Much more money attached to the higher-priced drug.

Critics argue this structure can create incentives that favor higher list prices and larger rebates instead of simply choosing the most affordable medication.

And patients may not necessarily see those rebates when they pay at the pharmacy counter.

That's why current PBM reform efforts are focusing heavily on rebate transparency and changing financial incentives throughout the prescription drug system.

A rebate is supposed to represent savings. So why should a higher list price create a larger financial reward?

What do you think? 👇

Should patients be able to see exactly how much was negotiated in rebates on their prescriptions and where those savings went?

Senator Katie Boyd Britt Senator Tommy Tuberville Rep. Terri Sewell Congressman Gary Palmer U.S. Representative Barry Moore Rep. Shomari Figures Congressman Mike D. Rogers Robert Aderholt Representative Dale Strong American Pharmacists Association National Community Pharmacists Association

08/12/2026

💊 Capsules and tablets may be easier to swallow with different techniques.

Here’s a pharmacy tip you may not know: because many capsules are lighter than water, a slight forward tilt of the head while swallowing can make them easier to take. In one study, the lean-forward technique improved capsule swallowing for about 89% of participants.

For tablets, the evidence supports a different technique called the pop-bottle method, rather than simply tilting your head backward. So I would not repeat the video's “tablets back, capsules forward” rule as-is.

One more important reminder: never crush, split, open, or otherwise change how you take a medication unless the label or your pharmacist says it’s safe.

Having trouble swallowing your medications? Ask us. Sometimes one small adjustment can make your routine a whole lot easier. 💚

📍 1032 20th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205
📞 (205) 251-4248

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08/11/2026

Before you pay for your next prescription, ask one question:

"What's the cash price?""

Many patients assume using insurance automatically gives them the lowest price. But as this video explains, that is not always the case.

Here are two things worth checking:

💊 Ask your pharmacist for the cash price.
Sometimes your insurance copay may be higher than what the medication would cost without insurance.

💊 Compare prices on common generics.
Transparent cash-pay options, including cost-plus models, may sometimes offer lower prices for certain medications.

And pharmacists can talk to you about these options. Federal legislation passed in 2018 prohibited certain ""gag clauses"" that had restricted pharmacists from telling patients when paying outside insurance could save them money.

That doesn't mean cash is always cheaper.

It means you should be able to compare before you pay.

Have you ever checked the cash price of a prescription and found it was cheaper than your insurance copay? 👇

Senator Katie Boyd Britt Senator Tommy Tuberville Rep. Terri Sewell Congressman Gary Palmer U.S. Representative Barry Moore Rep. Shomari Figures Congressman Mike D. Rogers Robert Aderholt Representative Dale Strong American Pharmacists Association National Community Pharmacists Association

Address

1032 20th Street South
Birmingham, AL
35205

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm

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+12052514248

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