Unfortunately, the only independent pharmacy near me when I lived in the US peddled pseudoscience bullshit front and center, with a huge homeopathy rack and an MLM essential oils wall right next to the entrance. So I said fuck it, at least the grocery store pharmacy gives me antibiotics for free.

Point is, not all independent businesses deserve your money, if they value money over their ethical and scientific training, they’re just aspiring to be the next big chain.

Be picky with where you spend your money, even if it’s a “small business”.