Hometown Pharmacy

11/03/2026

Heres what makes LDN at Sawyer Street different.

A Certified LDN Specialist on staff, certified through the LDN Research Trust.
We compound it in house, right here on Sawyer Street.
Clean capsules by default. No dyes, no lactose, no gluten.
Any dose your prescriber orders, including the very low starting doses sensitive folks need.
We work with your prescriber on starting dose, titration and side effects. We don't replace your doctor.
And a team that takes the time to actually talk it through. Amber, Kristin, Karen, JJ and everyone at Sawyer Street.

LDN usually isn't covered by insurance, but it's one of the more affordable specialty therapies.

We made a two page LDN patient guide that answers the questions we hear most. What it is, how it's thought to work, what to expect, side effects.
Want a copy? Stop in or call 920-426-0763 and any of us will get you one.

10/28/2026

JJ is giving a free talk at the Oshkosh Seniors Center.

Peptides: Hype, Hope, and What the Science Actually Says
Thursday, November 5, 1 to 2 pm, South Building
Free. Register by Tuesday, November 3 at 920-232-5300. Room for 40.

His last talk was on AI and health. Big takeaway: AI is a thought partner, not an oracle. It finds the studies fast. It still takes a person to ask if theyre any good.

This time its peptides.
They're everywhere right now, promising better sleep, energy, healing and aging.
Heres the catch. Peptide is a structure, not a promise.
Insulin is a peptide too, and nobody's sneaking that into a smoothie.
It feels a lot like C*D in 2018. Lots of hype, not a lot of checking.

He'll cover what the evidence says, safety, medication interactions and how to spot a questionable product.
Bring your questions.

10/27/2026

One of our favorite parts of this job.
People come back to the counter a few months into Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) and tell Amber, Kristin, Karen, JJ or whoever's working how its going.

Many tell us their pain is better.
Some tell us that, working with their prescriber, they were able to cut back on other medications.
Not everyone. LDN isnt magic and results vary from person to person.

What we like is the risk side.
A 2019 review in BMC Medicine pooled 89 placebo controlled trials of oral naltrexone, over 11,000 people, and found no increase in serious adverse events compared with placebo.
The most common side effect is vivid dreams, usually early on and usually temporary.
One big exception: LDN doesn't mix with opioid pain medicines.

Never change a medication on your own. That's a team decision with your prescriber, and we're glad to be on that team.

Curious if LDN could fit you or someone you love?
Call 920-426-0763 and talk to anyone on our team.

10/20/2026

Dr. JJ Allen here.
Ever heard of Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN)?
Most people havent. No drug company owns it, so nobody advertises it.

Naltrexone has been FDA approved since 1984 at 50 mg.
LDN is the same medicine at a much smaller dose, usually 0.5 to 4.5 mg.
At that dose it acts differently. It's thought to calm inflammation and nudge the body to make more of its own endorphins.

People ask us about it for fibromyalgia, chronic pain, Hashimoto's, MS, Crohn's and long COVID.
It's used off label for these, and the research ranges from small trials to large case series.
LDN needs a prescription, so the right next step is a conversation with your prescriber.

We can help you get ready for that conversation.
I'm a Certified LDN Specialist through the LDN Research Trust, and our team compounds LDN right here in Oshkosh.
Amber, Kristin, Karen and the whole crew know it inside and out.

Want to learn more? Call Sawyer Street Hometown Pharmacy at 920-426-0763. Any of us are happy to help.

10/14/2026

Flu and COVID shots are here at Sawyer Street Hometown Pharmacy.
Call, stop in, or book online.
Ask about RSV, pneumonia and shingles at the same visit too.
People ask us all the time if its vaccines or vitamins.
Our answer is usually both when it makes sense (lifestyle first :) )
Conventional medicine and functional medicine each see things the other one misses. The best care is usually in the middle.

The vaccines train your immune system.
The nutrient basics give it something to work with.

Some simple foundations (food first then supplements if needed)
Vitamin D. We like to see levels between 40 and 60 ng/mL.
Omega 3s. Aim for an Omega 3 Index above 8%.
Protein with every meal, whole foods, and move every day.

Not sure what you need? Ask Amber, Kristin, Karen, JJ or anyone on our team and we’ll sort it out
Book: https://sawyerstreethometown.setmore.com
Call: 920-426-0763

09/30/2026

Happy Birthday to our fabulous September girls — Amber, Caitlin, Kristin & Leah! 🥳

We’re so lucky to have each of you on our team! Thank you for all the hard work, laughs, and positive energy you bring to our pharmacy every day. 💊✨

We hope your birthdays were filled with cake, fun, and absolutely ZERO prior authorizations! 😂🎈🎁

Cheers to another amazing trip around the sun! 💕🥂

09/24/2026

Flu and COVID shots are now available at Sawyer Street Hometown Pharmacy! 💉

👉 BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT HERE:

https://sawyerstreethometown.setmore.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFL1mpleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHUcbbzIYapk0ctlqlfWxuOcdnZxX4DXaBpGQMf7ADkTOAK0iInBDU0TrHw_aem_kbaBeTrgoYgWjdSF4qBfSA

Most are $0 with insurance, and we’ll get you in and out quickly.

Not sure which vaccines you’re due for? Give us a call at 920-426-0763. We’re always happy to help!

Book your appointment with Sawyer Street Hometown Pharmacy

09/22/2026

Always enjoy the conversations at Learning in Retirement at Evergreen

The theme today is optimism with a filter.

I’ll be talking about AI, health, longevity, and some of the moonshots happening in medicine.

Remarkable things are coming in medicine.

There is a lot to be excited about, but also a lot of hype. My goal is to help people navigate that line. What is real today, what is promising, and what is mostly marketing.

We’ll talk about things like AlphaFold and AI in drug discovery, but also peptides, where I think there is some very interesting biology mixed in with a lot of noise.

I’m very bullish on where all of this is going. The challenge right now is figuring out which tools are actually worth paying attention to.

09/16/2026

There’s probably never been a more interesting time to pay attention to health.

GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide are peptides, and they’ve become some of the biggest breakthroughs in medicine. AI, new diagnostics, and longevity tools are moving fast too.
That’s exciting. But whenever something new takes off, the junk usually follows.

We saw it with C*D. Real science, some real benefit, and then claims for just about everything. Peptides are starting to feel a little similar.

Dr. JJ Allen, PharmD, will be speaking at Learning in Retirement at Evergreen on Tuesday, September 22. As a pharmacist and sports nutritionist working across conventional and functional medicine, JJ will focus on peptides from first principles and an overarching question:
What actually works, what looks promising, and what is mostly hype?

Peptides will be a big part of it, but all health questions are welcome.

Tuesday, September 22
1:30 to 3:00 PM
Evergreen in Oshkosh or on Zoom
Learn more and register here:
https://www.evergreenoshkosh.com/learning-in-retirement/
Bring your questions. Nothing is off the table.

Independent pharmacy proud to serve the community. At hometown, you are a name not a number. We treat you like family.

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