Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Local Pharmacy in Muscatine
Wester Drug has been a family-owned and operated pharmacy serving Muscatine, Iowa since February 1945. Founded by Claude 'Doc' Wester, our business has remained committed to providing high-quality pharmaceutical care and durable medical equipment while maintaining the personal touch that defines independent pharmacies. Over 76 years, we've evolved to incorporate technological advancements while preserving our mission of patient-oriented service. Our team includes certified health coaches, nutrition specialists, and supplement experts dedicated to improving patients' quality of life. We pioneered automatic refills, compliance packaging, and compounding services in eastern Iowa. As the last independent pharmacy in Muscatine since 2005, we continue offering personalized prescription counseling and medication management services.Our long-term care pharmacy division (Wester Drug LTC, LLC) serves nursing homes and assisted living facilities across the region. We maintain a DME demonstration area and offer free local delivery and curbside pickup. Our family employs multiple generations, including Cory and Michelle Garvin, who have owned the business since 2009, along with family members in key roles. Through changing times, we've maintained our core philosophy: 'Your pharmacist gets to know you' - delivering old-time personal care with modern medical solutions.
Services
Prescription Service
Compounding Service
Durable Medical Equipment
Medication Management
Vaccination Program
Automatic Refills
Supplement Consultations
CPAP Supplies
Details
- Year established: 1945
Highlights and features
- We've provided personalized pharmacy care in Muscatine for 76 years.
- Certified health coaches and nutrition specialists on staff.
- Offer automatic refills and compliance bubble packaging services.
- Provide free local delivery and curbside pickup options.
- Operate as the last independent pharmacy in Muscatine since 2005.
Services
Prescription Service
Traditional prescription fulfillment with personalized counseling for every new medication. Our pharmacists provide expert guidance on proper usage, potential interactions, and treatment duration. We handle both new prescriptions and refill requests through automated systems while maintaining patient-specific medication records for enhanced safety and continuity of care.
Compounding Service
Specialized preparation of customized medications to meet unique patient needs. Our certified compounding pharmacists create tailored formulations, dosage forms, and delivery methods that aren't available through conventional manufacturing. This service addresses specific requirements like allergen-free preparations, alternative dosing formats, and niche therapeutic needs that require precise pharmaceutical formulation expertise.
Durable Medical Equipment
Provision and support for essential medical equipment needs. We offer CPAP supplies, mobility aids, and other durable medical devices with comprehensive usage guidance. Our display area demonstrates product functionality while our trained staff provides ongoing support. We ensure proper equipment selection and maintenance for patients requiring long-term medical device solutions.
Medication Management
Comprehensive medication therapy management services for complex health conditions. Our certified pharmacists review complete medication regimens to optimize treatment outcomes. This includes checking for drug interactions, verifying dosages, and providing recommendations to healthcare providers. We maintain detailed patient profiles to ensure continuity and safety across all prescribed medications.
Vaccination Program
Full-service vaccination program covering routine and seasonal immunizations. Our trained pharmacists administer vaccines according to current health guidelines while maintaining proper storage and handling protocols. We provide documentation for school requirements and coordinate with primary care providers to maintain complete vaccination records. This service follows state licensing requirements and public health standards.
Questions
How can I refill my prescription at Wester Drug?
Request refills through our online form or by calling (563) 263-7044 during our business hours.
What makes Wester Drug different from chain pharmacies?
We're a family-owned pharmacy since 1945, offering personalized care with certified specialists on staff.
Do you deliver medications locally?
Yes, we provide free delivery within our service area in eastern Iowa.
Are there certified specialists available?
Our staff includes certified health coaches, nutrition specialists, and supplement experts.
Do you offer compounding services?
Yes, we prepare customized medication formulations to meet specific patient requirements.
What are your pharmacy hours?
Open Monday-Friday 9 AM-5:30 PM and Saturday 9 AM-12 PM.
Reviews (4)
Jill Keefe
Jan 11, 2021
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Hometown pharmacy, they great you by name and a warm welcome. They helped my husband get all his prescriptions available for pickup once a month rather than making multiple trips to the pharmacy. They have taken extra precautions, steps and care during this covid pandemic to ensure the safety of us, their customers and I personally really appreciate that!
Jeff Roberts
Aug 30, 2020
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They are a very good drug store. Its very old fashion inside. And the owners are very nice and very professional. But with the covid going on they only let 3 people in at a time. This was like this a month ago. And as far as getting your meds mixed up every Pharmacy has there ups and downs. They are no different then any other pharmacy. Thank you Corey and Michelle.
Bob Blake
Aug 13, 2020
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Our family has been using Wester Drug for over a quarter of a century. We are impressed with their courteous, knowledgeable staff. We highly recommend Wester Drug.
Lisa Bonnichsen
Jul 01, 2020
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This is the worse pharmacy, EVER. We tried to move our perscriptions because we never had our perscriptions filled as they were suppose to do. Since we tried to have the perscription sent over to hyvee, they all of a sudden never had it and never heard of us. We have there name on the perscription.. Time to call our lawyer. Its ridiculous!Unprofessional at its worse
