Your Town. Your Pharmacy.
Cherry Grove Drug·Tuesday, February 13, 2018· Cherry Grove Drug, a new independent full-service pharmacy in North Myrtle Beach, opened its doors on Monday, January 15, 2018.
Sole Owner and Pharmacist in Charge, Jenna Dukes, saw her lifelong dream come true as her pharmacy doors swung open for the first time at 9:00 am on Monday morning. “I have dreamed of this opportunity to open my own pharmacy for many years now. After working with a national retail pharmacy for over 10 years, I completely understand the frustrations and hostility that many customers harbor towards the big chain drug stores. For many years I felt like my hands were tied and I could not provide the level of pharmaceutical care that my customers really needed. Now, with the opening of Cherry Grove Drug, I will able to provide uncompromised and unparalleled care to my pharmacy customers.” – Jenna L. Dukes
Jenna Lynne Dukes, Pharm D and resident of North Myrtle Beach, grew up in the small rural town of Gilbert, West Virginia. Her dream of owning and operating an independent pharmacy started at an early age and continued through her adolescence, time at West Virginia University School of Pharmacy and her working career with one of the largest retail-chain pharmacies in the U.S. Growing up in the coalfields of southern West Virginia, “independent pharmacy” is the only pharmacy that Jenna ever knew.
It was not uncommon for each of these small West Virginia towns to include multiple independent pharmacies bearing the name of that particular municipality or the name of its owner. The customer service, personalized care, and relaxed atmosphere of these independent pharmacies made a lasting impact on Jenna. After spending almost a decade working for Walgreen’s Pharmacy in North Myrtle Beach, Jenna realized that she was not able to extend the personalized care and attention to her customers on the other side of the counter.
Her customers voiced their apprehensions, frustrations, and concerns with the national retail pharmacy system. Jenna listened to these concerns for years and finally heeded the advice of friends, family, and customers to open her own pharmacy. “The last ten years behind the counter have taught me many things about the pharmacy business and the need for an independent in North Myrtle Beach,” says Dukes. Her desire to extend personalized pharmaceutical care to the residents along the Grand Strand is supported by not only her existing customer and physician relationships, but also by the influx of retirees into this coastal market. “Demographic and real estate statistics show a continued influx of full time residents into this city along with an average age that supports the need for specialized pharmacy care,” proclaims Dukes. The natural/geographic appeal of the Grand Strand along with the promise of personalized medical and pharmaceutical care will prove to be a recipe for success for Cherry Grove Drug.
Cherry Grove Drug is located at 1201 Sea Mountain Highway in North Myrtle Beach. This property was the former site of TD Bank. Jenna took possession of the building in July 2017 and moved through the renovation/up-fit process quickly. The former bank site includes a drive thru window and an additional drive-thru lane with a vacuum system. The pharmacy building is approximately 1,700 square feet and will include approximately 600 square feet for retail and Over-The-Counter medication. The hours of operation are as follows:
Monday-Friday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
Specialized services and offerings that will be provided by Cherry Grove Drug:·
Delivery (North Myrtle Beach and Little River)·
Compounding· Disease State Management·
Immunizations· Essential Oils·
Nutra-ceuticals· Packaging·
Electronic Script Service·
iPhone & Android Refill Alert System·
Essential OTC Products· Diabetic Supplies and Home Medical Equipment·
Beach Wheelchair Rentals·
After-Hours Service (Emergency)·
VIP Pharmacy Program
“Your Town. Your Pharmacy.” That is the slogan for Cherry Grove Drug. “We want to make an immediate impact on the wellness, health care and pharmacy needs of the residents of North Myrtle Beach” said Dukes. The target market for Cherry Grove Drug will be all of the residents of North Myrtle Beach, SC and Little River, SC. Jenna continued “Our main goal and focus will be to provide friendly, individualized and compassionate care to those in need of medication and pharmacy consultation.
Cherry Grove Drug will quickly make an impact on this city with an unprecedented list of specialized pharmacy services. Whether it is the retiree in need of monthly maintenance medications, an ailing canine in need of a compounded cream, or a child in need of first-aid attention, Cherry Grove Drug will make a statement as the pharmacy that cares about the people & pets of North Myrtle Beach.”
Cherry Grove Drug’s specialized offerings and niche market products such as delivery, disease state management, immunizations, essential oils, packaging, compounding, and emergency prescription delivery will attract business from many that are currently unsatisfied with the larger retail chain and grocery store pharmacies.
