City Drug: A Blount County institution since 1924

City Drug and Home Medical Equipment is the very definition of a Blount County institution. As a locally owned, family oriented independent retailer, City Drug has provided hometown service to Blount County for almost 87 years. Hometown means not only are they friendly, they care about their customers and get to know them well. The staff builds open relationships with their customers and that type of personalized attention is exceptionally important when your health is involved. “We like to provide personal service, just like we want to be treated. That’s something you don’t always get when you go to the bigger stores,” said Chad Leming, manager of home medical and a respiratory therapist. What Chad said underscores one of the primary principles of City Drug’s core belief — respect. Part of that respect is ensuring the privacy of their customers and continually striving to help each individual maintain their dignity. Accredited by HQAA, City Drug carries a full line of pharmaceutical and home health products, including unique items that other pharmaceutical companies do not. In addition to traditional health care merchandise, you can find diabetic shoes, sleep therapy products, oxygen tanks, lift chairs and other products for mobility needs. They stock a wide variety and good selection of items while maintaining a clutter-free environment, all for the benefit of their customers, and if they don’t have what you’re looking for, they will do whatever they can to find it for you. They are happy to special order items for you. In fact, in response to customers’ needs, they are now the only “Good Neighbor Pharmacy” in Blount County. In addition, City Drug focuses on patient education. They make sure their clients are educated on every product they sell, providing quality information from friendly, well-trained staff. The store employs therapeutic shoe fitters, pharmacists, certified pharmacy technicians, billing and coding specialists, a respiratory therapist and a mastectomy specialist. Their educated, expert staff is there to make certain you know how to use whatever you buy, whether it is medication or health care appliance. Moreover, the store conducts routine follow-ups on sleep therapy and respiratory products to make sure they are in good working condition and are meeting the customers’ needs. City Drug is dedicated to providing the best, most comprehensive services available. The pharmacy offers free home delivery in Maryville and Alcoa, and the Home Medical Equipment center delivers to all of Blount County. While Blount County is home to several drug stores and chains, City Drug is one of only two in this area that provides home medical services. City Drug is not just a business trying to make money. They genuinely care about their customers and that care extends out into their community. In addition to participating in various school and charitable events, the store will hold health fairs to promote wellness in the area. Moreover, the store regularly checks competitor’s prices to offer bargain prices to their own customers because it is important to City Drug that their customers pay fair and affordable prices for every item. City Drug is located at 1612 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway. They are open Monday through Friday 9 am to 6 pm and Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. The pharmacy’s extended hours are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 7 pm and Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm. Call (865) 982-7162 for more information.