New pharmacy set to open in Mount Hope

A new pharmacy opening the first week of September in Mount Hope will offer a unique service to assist its customers.

Mount Hope Pharmacy will provide home delivery services to customers, free of charge.

Melanie Tilley, who is helping the business get started, said the Mount Hope Pharmacy will have one pharmacist, Dr. Jawed Sherwani, who also owns Main Street Pharmacy in Oak Hill. Two pharmacy technicians and one delivery driver will also be a part of the team at Mount Hope.

There was a great need in Mount Hope for a pharmacy, especially one that can meet the needs of the elderly and disabled, Tilley said.

She said that many residents in the two sections of the Mount Hope Housing Authority have to depend on their loved ones to take them to and from the pharmacy to pick up their medications.

Even if the prescription is not e-scripted into the pharmacy, Tilley said a delivery driver will come out to the patients residence, pick up the prescription, bring it to Mount Hope Pharmacy, and then deliver the medication to the patient.

The pharmacy will serve the Mount Hope, Pax, Scarbro and Bradley communities.

Tilley said they have received great feedback so far at city council meetings.

The ribbon cutting ceremony will be held Friday at 11 a.m. Then on the first day of business in September, the pharmacy will be distributing free school supplies and will also provide a buffet of American and international cuisine.

We have incredible customer service, Tilley said. Dr. Sherwani treats everyone with great respect, both patients and employees.

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New pharmacy set to open in Mount Hope