The need to visit a pharmacy is a reality for millions of Americans across the country. Just like anything else, you have choices here when it comes to who you will spend your time and money with.  When you need a prescription filled, it’s more than just giving your name and picking it up.

For many, they prefer the personalized feel they receive from their local drugstore. Here are a few things to consider that will give you a better reason to be a consumer at your local pharmacy.

Large Companies Are Closing

In 2019, every task we need to be completed is all about speed and convenience. However, more people are still enjoying a nostalgic feel of a “mom and pop” shop where employees know them by name.

When government funding cuts began in 2016, more giant corporations have taken a fall. More of the reputable pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS are closing around the country. Large pharmaceutical companies are still a financial powerhouse but look for more of them to close.

Independent Pharmacies Treat You Like A Person

There is a reason that more and more people are opting for the experience they receive at a local pharmacy.  Many people in need of their medication don’t enjoy the experience they receive from bigger businesses.

Smaller, independent pharmacies allow individuals to feel part of a community. Larger companies score lower in areas such as prompt service, customer attentiveness, and having an overall friendly and courteous interaction with their patients.

With more than 20,000 independent pharmacies across the nation, the consumers still have the option to support a local, small business over the mega-corporations.  Many individuals prefer to support local business because they will take extra effort to make them feel welcome. It’s more likely they will know you on a first-name basis.

James Montano