A Note From Susan: An Update and What Comes Next

March 11, 2026 

The year 2026 has been one of transition, growth, and new opportunities as I continue the next chapter of my pharmacy journey.

While the pharmacy and compounding lab are closing, my passion for education, hormone balance, healthy aging, and helping people understand their health remains stronger than ever.

Over the past several months, I have been deeply touched by the support, encouragement, phone calls, emails, visits, and memories shared by so many wonderful clients, colleagues, physicians, students, and friends.

Healthcare is changing as more people seek education, personalized guidance, and proactive approaches to health from the comfort of their own homes. As I enter what I often call my “Third Act,” I am embracing that shift and focusing my energy on the areas that are most meaningful to me.

I will continue to post “vital information” blogs on VitalHealthPharmacist.com. You can find hormone balance education, At-Home Testing services, and information about my consultation services.

My consultation services remain focused on laboratory test interpretation, the balance between sex steroid, adrenal, and thyroid hormones, understanding food choices, and developing practical, “doable” protocols tailored to each client’s goals.

LabNaturalsSKINcare and Acetyl-Glutathione will remain available online at LabNaturalsSKINcare.com.

The LabNaturals Supplement Dispensary will be live on July 5th and is the online version of the physical Murray Ave Apothecary supplement shelves. Clients will find all of the products they currently purchase from us, including many LabNaturals private-label products and carefully selected ingredient-equivalent alternatives. A complete product list will be available in the LabNaturals Supplement Dispensary Guide, along with information about discounts, promotions, and other client perks.

As part of this transition, some products will remain available only while supplies last, including our remaining LabNaturalsCBD inventory.

After carefully evaluating a number of CBD companies, I am pleased to recommend CBD Comfort Zone, founded by Stu Meyer. After speaking personally with Stu and learning his story, I found his commitment to quality, personal service, and helping people closely aligned with my own philosophy. He has Nano products and a pet chew too-and he answers the phone!

Learn more about Stu and CBD Comfort Zone:

https://cbdcomfortzone.com/pages/meet-stu

To everyone who has trusted me over the years—whether for a compounded human or pet medication, a consultation, a supplement recommendation, or simply a friendly conversation in the dispensary—thank you.

You have and hopefully will continue to be an important part of my life.

As my pharmacist father used to say, “Don’t say goodbye, say so long.”

This is not goodbye.

It is simply the beginning of a new chapter.

With gratitude,

Susan Merenstein

Pharmacist / Owner / Founder