Independent Pharmacy Thrives with Personal Service
June 18, 2012
One hundred years ago, Morgan Pharmacy opened its doors in Washington. Despite economic ups and downs, the small, family-owned pharmacy has thrived. But how is it staying in business today with a larger drugstore just down the street?
Morgan Pharmacy has an old fashioned feel, with this display of old prescription bottles and the original shelves from when the store opened 1912. Pharmacist Barry Deutschman bought the store 20 years ago. "During the time period between then, and the time we stopped carrying tobacco, you can see people would rest their cigarettes on counter here," he said.
The pharmacy is located in a residential neighborhood of Washington and most people hear about it word of mouth.
"Once somebody comes in here who's never been here they love the place," said Deutschman. "And they want to come back."
Sandra Sugar has been coming to Morgan's for years. "This has nostalgia just coming in here," she said.
Toni Stephens feels a special bond. "The people who work here are helpful and more like family," he stated.
Some customers enjoy the new products in old fashioned packaging.
Others, Deutshman says, like items that are old fashioned. "Grandpa's Pine Tar Soap," he displayed.
After prescriptions, chocolate is the big seller.
"People who take medicine occasionally need a treat," Deutschman stated. "And they really want good candy."
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