A Note From Susan: An Update and What Comes Next

March 11, 2026 

Phase III Is Underway

October 9, 2026 (update)

For nearly twenty years, Murray Avenue Apothecary was a place where people found personalized care, trusted guidance, and pharmacist-compounded prescriptions. Every conversation, consultation, and formulation reinforced what I have always believed—that education and individualized care empower people to make informed decisions about their health.

Those years of listening, learning, formulating, and compounding laid the foundation for everything I continue to do today through LabNaturals, Inc. and The Vital Health Pharmacist™.

When I closed the brick-and-mortar chapter of Murray Avenue Apothecary, I called this next stage of my professional journey Phase III.

Now, Phase III is truly underway.

I’m not stepping away. I’ve simply created a different—and much more focused—way to continue serving you.

My work today centers on the areas I care most about: hormone balance and healthy aging, professional-quality supplements, pharmacist-formulated CBD and SKINcare products, absorbable glutathione, at-home testing, consultations, and health education.

The LabNaturals Professional Supplement Dispensary

One of the most important parts of Phase III has been the launch of the LabNaturals Professional Supplement Dispensary.

The dispensary gives you access to professional-quality supplements from many of the brands you trusted at Murray Avenue Apothecary, along with many additional products and brands I have researched and selected.

And unlike the shelves of a physical pharmacy, I’m no longer limited by space.

You can shop for support in areas including hormone balance, healthy aging, cardiovascular health, gastrointestinal health, immune support, sleep, stress, bone health, vitamins and minerals, and much more.

Every order receives 5% off, new clients receive an additional 5% off their first order, and shipping is free on qualifying orders over $50.

Sign-up is FREE, with no subscription required.

You can learn how it works and sign up through my LabNaturals Supplement Dispensary Sign-Up & Product Guide:

https://vitalhealthpharmacist.com/blog/2026/07/labnaturals-supplement-dispensary-sign-up-and-product-guide/

LabNaturalsCBD™

CBD has also remained an important part of LabNaturals.

My LabNaturalsCBD™ Nano Pain Cream continues to be one of the formulations I’m especially proud of. Each 60 g jar contains 2,000 mg of broad-spectrum cannabinoids in a nano-emulsified, pharmacist-formulated topical—and I deliberately formulated it without menthol.

My reformulated LabNaturalsCBD™ Nano Liquid provides another option for people who prefer an oral liquid and want the dosing flexibility a liquid provides.

CBD Capsules and Zero-THC Balance CBD Chews also remain available.

After working with CBD since 2015, I continue to believe that formulation, quality, testing, and education matter far more than marketing hype.

Learn more at:

www.LabNaturalsCBD.com

Hormone balance, healthy aging & consultations

Consulting remains at the heart of my work.

I began focusing on hormone balance more than 25 years ago while I was still actively compounding prescriptions. Over the years, that work expanded into a much broader approach to healthy aging, nutrition, lifestyle, supplements, laboratory testing, and helping people understand how their symptoms fit together.

Today I offer:

Hormone Balance & Healthy Aging Consultations

Follow-Up Consultations

At-Home Hormone & Health Marker Testing

Personalized review of symptoms, health goals, medications, supplements, and laboratory results

Professional supplement recommendations through the LabNaturals Supplement Dispensary

My goal has never been to simply tell someone what product to take.

It is to help people become more aware of their symptoms, get educated, and take a proactive role in their health.

You can learn more about consultations and at-home testing at:

www.VitalHealthPharmacist.com

Glutathione and longtime specialty formulations

My work with glutathione continues through GlutathionePharmacist.com.

That includes my 300 mg S-Acetyl Glutathione capsules as well as Complete Care 7.5% Glutathione Ointment.

I continue to be fascinated by glutathione after decades of working with it, and I’ll continue sharing education about absorption, formulation, oxidative stress, healthy aging, and the many roles glutathione plays in the body.

Several specialty formulations that began at Murray Avenue Apothecary are also continuing into Phase III.

Rather than trying to recreate the old pharmacy, I’m carrying forward the formulations, products, knowledge, and relationships that still make sense in this next chapter.

Learn more at:

www.GlutathionePharmacist.com

LabNaturalsSKINcare™

My pharmacist-formulated LabNaturalsSKINcare™ line also continues.

My approach to skincare is the same approach I have always taken with supplements, compounded preparations, hormones, and CBD: understand the ingredients, understand the formulation, and look beyond the marketing claims.

Healthy skin starts with science.

You can explore the products and my skincare education at:

www.LabNaturalsSKINcare.com

Looking ahead

Phase III is intentionally smaller, more focused, and more personal.

After decades behind a pharmacy counter, I now have the opportunity to concentrate on the work I most enjoy: consulting, researching, formulating, educating, and helping people make thoughtful decisions about their health.

There will always be something new for me to study.

There will always be another question to investigate.

And apparently, after more than 45 years as a pharmacist, I still have plenty to say.

The doors of Murray Avenue Apothecary may have closed, but the relationships, knowledge, curiosity, and purpose behind nearly twenty years there continue.

To borrow something my father always said:

“Don’t say goodbye, say so long.”

I remain enormously grateful to everyone who has been part of this journey—and I’m enjoying seeing what Phase III is becoming.

With gratitude,

Susan

Phase III Begins

September 1, 2026 (update)

For nearly twenty years, Murray Avenue Apothecary was a place where people found personalized care, trusted guidance, and pharmacist-compounded prescriptions. Every conversation, consultation, and formulation reinforced what I have always believed—that education and individualized care empower people to make informed decisions about their health.

Those years of listening, learning, and compounding laid the foundation for everything I do today—from Hormone Balance & Healthy Aging Consultations to LabNaturalsCBD™, pharmacist-formulated SKINcare, absorbable Glutathione formulations, professional supplements, and health education.

This transition has been unfolding over time. In March 2024, I completed my transition away from prescription compounding, allowing me to focus more fully on the next phase of my professional journey. Fortunately, LabNaturals, Inc., which I founded in 2018, had already been growing alongside Murray Avenue Apothecary through my educational resources, LabNaturals product lines, and holistic consultation practice.

Now, with the brick-and-mortar chapter of Murray Avenue Apothecary complete, Phase III is officially underway.

This is not a new beginning. It is a natural evolution of the work I have been doing for decades.

I’m not stepping away. I’m creating a new way to continue serving you.

I’d also like to recognize Trish, who continues to be an important part of this transition. Many of you know her as the friendly voice and caring person who has helped you over the years. She continues to serve as our Client Care Coordinator, answering questions and helping make your experience with LabNaturals as smooth as possible.

The LabNaturals Supplement Dispensary

One of the most exciting additions to Phase III is the LabNaturals Supplement Dispensary, which is now open and available to you.

You’ll find many of the same carefully researched professional supplement brands you trusted at The Apothecary and through VitalHealthPharmacist.com, along with additional professional-quality products I have selected to support hormone balance, healthy aging, and overall health—many more than we could ever fit on our pharmacy shelves.

Sign-up is FREE, with no subscription required.

Whether you’re a longtime client or discovering LabNaturals for the first time, the dispensary provides convenient access to professional-quality supplements and OTC hormone products, shipped directly to your home.

My LabNaturals Supplement Dispensary Sign-Up & Product Guide gives you a look inside the dispensary, featured product categories, and simple instructions for getting started:

LabNaturalsCBD™

LabNaturalsCBD™ continues as part of Phase III, including my pharmacist-formulated Nano Pain Cream, CBD Capsules, Zero-THC Balance CBD Chews, and reformulated Nano CBD Liquid.

These formulations grew out of years of working directly with clients and evaluating the different ways CBD could be incorporated into an individualized approach.

You can continue to learn more about LabNaturalsCBD™ products and CBD education at:

www.LabNaturalsCBD.com

Continuing Longtime Specialty Formulations

Several longtime specialty formulations developed through Murray Avenue Apothecary are also continuing into this next chapter.

Complete Care 7.5% Glutathione Ointment continues to be available, and I am working with trusted colleagues to preserve additional specialty formulations whenever possible.

My goal is not simply to recreate the pharmacy as it was, but to carry forward the products, knowledge, and resources that continue to have value while collaborating with younger colleagues who can help bring them into the future.

Updates on my absorbable Glutathione formulations and specialty products can be found at:

www.GlutathionePharmacist.com

Looking Ahead

As LabNaturals® moves forward, I’m excited to continue expanding the educational resources, products, testing, and personalized services available to help you take a proactive role in your health.

Phase III includes:

Hormone Balance & Healthy Aging Consultations

At-Home Hormone & Health Marker Testing

The LabNaturals Supplement Dispensary

LabNaturalsSKINcare™

LabNaturalsCBD™

GlutathionePharmacist™ Absorbable Glutathione

Podcasts, Newsletters & Health Education

The doors of Murray Avenue Apothecary may have closed, but the relationships, knowledge, and purpose behind nearly twenty years of work continue.

To borrow something my father always said:

“Don’t say goodbye, say so long.”

I’m grateful to everyone who has been part of this journey, and I look forward to continuing it with you through LabNaturals.

(412) 586-4678

With gratitude,

Susan

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2026 has been a year of significant transition for me professionally as I move from a traditional brick-and-mortar pharmacy/compounding lab model (established in 2007) to an online consulting and education-focused practice through VitalHealthPharmacist.com, LabNaturals, Inc, and the LabNaturals Online Supplement Dispensary.

My passion for education, hormone balance, healthy aging, and helping people better understand their health remains stronger than ever.

The Client Gratitude Sale continues while supplies last. All in-stock products remain 20% off.

In addition, customers who visit the Apothecary in person can save an extra 10% for a total savings of 30% off through July 30, 2026.

As inventory levels change throughout July, additional discounts may be offered on select products while supplies last.

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 9th and is the online version of the physical Murray Avenue Apothecary supplement shelves (and current online products available at VitalHealthPharmacist.com). 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 upcoming LabNaturals Supplement Dispensary Guide, along with information about discounts, promotions, client perks, and the convenience of direct-to-home delivery.

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

Many of you have also asked what comes next for LabNaturalsCBD and our Nano Liquid, Nano Pain Cream, Viddlez, and compounded Nano CBD capsules. Over the past several months, I have spent considerable time evaluating CBD companies and products in hopes of identifying a source I could confidently recommend. Unfortunately, I have not found a company that meets the standards of quality, transparency, labeling accuracy, and evidence-based formulation that I believe our clients deserve.

A pharmacist’s perspective and expertise are invaluable in an industry where product claims are not always supported by evidence.

I am currently speaking with two pharmacists regarding the possibility of continuing to compound Nano CBD capsules and potentially stock and drop ship our Nano Liquid, Nano Pain Cream, and Viddlez products to clients in the future.

While nothing has been finalized, I remain optimistic and committed to maintaining the high standards our educated clients have come to expect from LabNaturalsCBD since 2015.

This transition has also reminded me of something I have always believed: health is not something that happens to us—it is something we actively participate in every day.

My goal has always been to help people become aware of their symptoms, get educated, ask questions, and take a proactive role in their health.

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.

After nearly 19 years on Murray Avenue and more than 45 years in pharmacy practice, I am embracing the next chapter of my pharmacy journey. I hope you will come with me.

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

With gratitude,

Susan Merenstein

Pharmacist / Owner / Founder