Naperville’s Martin Avenue Pharmacy
Still making it better, 41 years and counting
Pharmacy founder: Thomas G. Marks, R.Ph, founder of Martin Avenue Pharmacy. He started the pharmacy more than 41 years ago.
you’ll get 10 percent off over-thecounter purchases,” said Matthew Marks, director of operations at Always ahead of the curve, Martin Avenue Pharmacy, located Martin Avenue Pharmacy. “Higher-quality service without in Naperville, offers competitive high pricing are among the prices, one-stop shopping and a changes we’ve been making,” variety of products. said Marks. “More than 5,000 new The pharmacy doors were first over-the-counter products are now opened in 1973 at 10 W. Martin Avenue and in 2006 the pharmacy available in the store.” The pharmacy’s stellar services moved to its current location at and commodities include: 1247 Rickert Drive in Naperville. proprietary and compounded New pricing strategies have prescriptions, drug store been implemented this year on items, compression stockings, the top 200 brand and generic medical supplies and home commercially available in-stock healthcare items — walkers, medications. “If you bring in a new prescription canes, wheelchairs, transport BY WENDY ALTSCHULER
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chairs, mobility accessories and bathroom safety items. “Everything but the kitchen sink, that’s what we offer” said Marks. “We have a lot of items people need at affordable prices to stay well and keep well.” Martin Avenue Pharmacy works diligently toward standing out amid the competition. “We are family owned, we have lower pricing than the retail chains and grocery stores and we give each guest personalized service,” said Marks. “That’s the biggest difference.” Customer care and appreciation SEE PHARMACY, PAGE 4
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