How H&W Drug Store Keeps Your Medicines Safe and Reliable Year-Round
You’ve probably had this moment. You’re in the kitchen, holding a pill bottle, and something you half-heard on the news pops into your head. Was it this medication? Was there a recall? You’re not sure, and now you’re standing there second-guessing yourself at 7 in the morning. That’s a frustrating place to be. And honestly, […]
More Than a Pharmacy: The Henry Family and 60 Years of Caring for New Orleans
Most people in the Lower 9th Ward didn’t call my father a pharmacist. They called him Mr. Henry. Sterling J. Henry, Sr., RPh, opened H&W Drug Store in 1963 alongside his partner, Wesley J. Watkins, RPh, at Caffin Avenue and North Galvez Street. The name was simple, “H” for Henry, “W” for Watkins. Two pharmacists, […]
Your Pharmacist’s Guide to Surviving Jazz Fest: Hydration, Meds, and a Free Gift
Because the only thing that should be melting at the Fair Grounds is the Crawfish Bread. It’s that time of year again, New Orleans. The cubes are out, the schedule is set, and from April 23 to May 3, 2026, the Fair Grounds will be packed with music, food, and serious heat. We all know […]
Spring Allergy Season in New Orleans? Here’s Your Pharmacy Checklist
Your neighborhood pharmacist has everything you need to get through pollen season without suffering through it. That tell-tale yellow-green dust coating your car is back. If you live in New Orleans, you already know what that means: spring allergy season has arrived in full force. If you’re already sneezing, rubbing your eyes, and reaching for […]
The New Era of Weight Loss: Are GLP-1 Medications Right for You?
Your journey to a healthier you is personal, and we’re here to light the way. Here at H&W Drug Store, your neighborhood partner in health for over 60 years, we’ve heard the buzz. It seems like everywhere you turn, people are talking about a new class of medications that are changing the conversation around weight […]
Children’s Ibuprofen Recall: What New Orleans Parents Should Check Today
A quick check of your medicine cabinet could help prevent an unexpected health risk for your child. If you are a parent, you know the drill. It is 2:00 AM. Your little one wakes up with a fever, and you reach for the familiar bottle of children’s ibuprofen. When you are half-asleep and worried about […]
Your Pharmacy Just Got a Whole Lot Easier
The new H&W prescription refill portal is live, and getting started takes just a few minutes. Here is what it gives you: Refill anytime, anywhere. No more waiting on hold. No more rushing to call before the pharmacy closes. Submit your refill request from your phone, tablet, or computer, anytime, day or night, and your […]
Your Prescription for a Happy & Healthy Mardi Gras
The air in New Orleans is electric, filled with the vibrant symphony of jazz, joyous shouts, and the clatter of beads. It’s Mardi Gras, a season of unparalleled celebration that defines the soul of our city. This is a time for community, for family, and for embracing the unique culture that makes New Orleans so […]
Smart Halloween Moves for Diabetics
Halloween’s creeping around the corner, and if you’re living with diabetes (or managing it for a loved one), you’re probably thinking: “Great, costumes, candy, and carbohydrates, where the heck is the safe zone?” Don’t worry, H&W Drugs is here to guide you through this haunted sugar labyrinth with some fun but practical tips, so you […]
