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People’s Drug is a full service pharmacy that really cares.
We are a small hometown pharmacy and cafe with excellent customer service. We will assist you with all your pharmacy needs with great service and a smile.
We also offer a small cafe with excellent homemade food with specials Monday thru Friday.
Compounding
We proudly offer in-house simple compounding for our local clientelle. Ask our pharmacist for details.
Immunizations
We offer common immunizations for Flu, Shingles, COVID 19, Pneumonia, and Tetanus.
Louise's Sweet T Cafe
Located inside Peoples Drug and named after a longtime employee, our café is a local “hangout” for many locals.
Mercantile
The Mercantile is a dedicated shopping section that showcases the goods of many of the local craftsman and artisans from the Ashe County Community.
Meet The Ellers
Bradley & Aletha
People’s Drug has been a part of the fabric of Ashe County since the 1960’s. Aletha and Bradley Eller have had the pleasure of owning and directing People’s Drug since 2012. Aletha serves as the Pharmacy Manager. Aletha earned her Pharmacy degree from UNC – Chapel Hill in 1998, and later her doctorate from Campbell University in 2000. Aletha brings 20+ years of Pharmacist experience to her role at People’s Drug. Bradley earned a Business degree from Appalachian State University and following a career at Lowe’s Companies began this professional endeavor with Aletha in 2012.
We both have truly enjoyed getting to know the community and the people of Ashe County. We have found the people to be very welcoming and truly genuine. It is our hope that you will allow us the opportunity to earn your trust and business. We thank all of our customers thus far and hope to show that patient care and customer service is still alive and well!
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Our Pharmacy Staff
Amanda
Lead Pharmacy Technician
My name is Amanda and I am the Lead Pharmacy tech at Peoples Drug.
I have been a pharmacy technician for over 20 years. I am proud to have been the Pharmacy Technician Trainging Instructor at Wilkes Community College for the last 7 years. I have experience in Community Pharmacy as well as Clinical/Hospital settings.
I earned specialized training from USC-Columbia in Hazardous Drugs and Aeseptic technique. This training allowed me to be able to compound Sterile IV’s and Chemotherapy. The most rewarding part of my career has been being able to assist and care for the community I grew up in.
Amy
Pharmacy Technician
My name is Amy and I have been working in Pharmacy since I was 16.
My experience began with Revco pharmacy and later at CVS. In 2002, I received my national certification, so I have 25+ years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician. In 2019, I came to work here at Peoples Drug.
It has given me the opportunity to truly help people, and be a part of truly dedicated and hardworking team.
I have a wonderful family for which God has truly blessed me with the past 19 years. I have been very thankful to be part of the family here At Peoples Drug!
Autumn
Pharmacy Technician
Hi, my name is Autumn, and I have been working in the Community Pharmacy business since 2012.
I began my career at Warrensville Drug and then Halsy Drug in Sparta, NC. I have been at Peoples Drug since 2019.
I am a certified Pharmacy Technician, and I look to continue my Health Care education with additional certifications in the near future.
It is truly my pleasure to be working and serving the residents in Ashe County, my hometown!
Having Trouble Managing Your Diabetes?
You’re Not Alone. And We’re Here to Help!
Our dedicated pharmacists can help you manage your subscriptions as well as your diet and nutrition regimen. Give us a call or come in talk with us and let us help you get back on track today!
Looking For A Natural Approach?
We proudly offer natural options to support your healthy lifestyle.
Vitamins & Supplements
Nutrition Guidance
Sports Nutrition
CBD & Essential Oils
The Mercantile
at People’s Drug
A new business to the People’s Drug family in 2021, The Mercantile is a dedicated shopping section that showcases the goods of many of the local craftsman and artisans from the Ashe County Community. The basic premise behind The Mercantile is to give people a place to buy that special gift for any occasion. We all want to give a personal gift, to give a gift with a story. If you are like us, we tire of giving the same impersonal gift cards for every occasion. We hope you will come explore this new shopping section and find that special gift or personal item for yourself.
Located inside People’s Drug and named after a longtime employee, our café is a local “hangout” for many locals. We are open daily (except Sundays), our Café serves the best in all your favorite comfort foods. We are very proud to be the local choice for Breakfast and Lunch. We strive to give quality service to all of our customers with a smile.
Our little Cafe has a very nostalgic feel, and harkens back to a time when lunch counters were the norm in all local pharmacies. We feel an obligation to keep this tradition alive. We are very proud of our Omelets and Pancakes at breakfast and at lunch you can choose from daily specials or the best Hand-patted Hamburgers and All Beef Hotdogs.
We still make our own salads like Chicken, Tuna, and Pimento Cheese as well as our Chili and Slaw. Homemade Desserts are prepared daily, but get here early or you may miss out. We hope you will give us a try and become your new favorite local restaurant no matter where you live.
Amber Lawrence
Cafe Manager
Hi, my name is Amber Lawrence, and I have been the manager of Louise’s Sweet T Café since 2013.
I really enjoy working here, but most all I enjoy serving and getting to know my customers. I have been in the restaurant business for 30+ years.
We have a great group of co-workers who love their jobs as I do, and it will be our privilege to welcome you to our little family restaurant!