Schwieterman Pharmacies and Compounding Center, a cornerstone of Auglaize and Mercer counties, is closing its doors permanently after 108 years. The pharmacy will officially cease operations at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31.
Citing challenges in “the current climate of community pharmacy,” the owners announced their decision to shut down.
“We want to THANK patients and customers for their patronage over the 108 years of doing business,” the company said in a statement. “The current climate of community pharmacy does not allow us to continue to serve you.”
Patients who have prescriptions at Schwieterman’s locations in Coldwater, Minster, or New Bremen are advised to transfer their prescriptions to an alternative pharmacy. As of Dec. 26, a new prescription must be sent to the pharmacy of their choice.
This closure marks the end of a long-standing institution that has served generations of families in the community.
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