Our Services

At Walker’s Drug Store in Ballantyne you’ll also find a full-service post office, a wide selection of medical supplies and over the counter medications, greeting cards, unique gifts and more. We are dedicated to helping our customers, post-hospital visit or doctor’s appointment, re-adjust to their lives at home.

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Prescription Delivery

Walker’s Drug Store seeks to provide the most professional and efficient services there are in the pharmaceutical industry. We find it imperative to make sure our customers receive their medication in a timely manner. If pick-up is not convenient, we offer weekday delivery service to your home or office. Our delivery reach encompasses the greater Charlotte area and is fast, convenient and effective!

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Custom Compounding

What makes Walker’s Drug Store unique is our ability to compound. Through compounding, we can create alternative forms of a product that already exists, but may not be readily available. Whether it is a flavored liquid for your child or in transdermal form for your pets, we can compound any medicine to fit your needs.

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On-Site Post Office

Our on-site post office provides customers with the convenience of shipping your medication anywhere within the continental United States. Plan your next business trip or family vacation with peace of mind knowing we can quickly ship any medication needs that arise. We ensure that your medication is available to you no matter where you are.

For over 50 years Walker’s Drug Store has been dedicated to serving the Charlotte community with top notch, friendly pharmaceutical care. And we look forward to being there for another 50. Whether it is raising a family or taking care of your loved ones, we understand that, at times, life can get a little crazy. We are there for you when it does.

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Fast, friendly service

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Medication Compounding

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Personalized Attention

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Compression Stockings/Fittings

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Expert Pharmacy Staff

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Immunizations

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Wellness Center

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Natural Vitamins & Herbal Supplements

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Compression Stockings

We have Certified Compression Stocking fitters on staff. We carry Sigvaris brand stockings at the best price in town! We see many patients needing compression stockings. The need for compression stockings range from sore tired legs to lymphedema. Many patients are required to wear compression stockings before their insurance will pay for expensive laser treatment for varicose veins.

Call to set up an appointment at 704-321-0027. For more information, visit www.sigvarisusa.com. We offer a variety of styles for both women and men!

Home Healthcare

We carry some of those hard to find items such as nebulizers, cast covers, crutches, braces, specialty bandages, and more! If we don’t carry what you are looking for we will special order it or help you find it!

Immunizations

Instead of sitting in your Doctor’s waiting room full of sick patients, set up a wait-free appointment for your immunizations at Walker’s Drug Store, your neighborhood pharmacy! Certified Immunization Pharmacists are now allowed to immunize patients 14 years of age and older.

We will bill your immunizations to your insurance for you! Medicare patients will receive their annual flu shot and pneumonia shot for free! If you have signed up for a Medicare Part D plan, you may be eligible to receive the shingles vaccine (Zostavax) at a discounted rate.

Leader® Prescription Club

Looking to save money on that next prescription? Ask about our Prescription Club. The Prescription Club is another way we can offer cost savings to valued customers. With thousands of brand name and generic prescriptions available at a reduced price, speak to our pharmacy to see if your medications are part of the program. You can learn more at www.myleaderprescriptionclub.com.

Join our Prescription Club for the opportunity to save on:

• Brand name prescriptions
• Generic prescriptions
• Pet medications

Download the Leader® Prescription Club Enrollment Form to get started today.

Medication Disposal

When was the last time you cleaned out your medicine cabinet? We get many questions about what to do with expired/unused medications. Walker’s Drug Store is a member of the Take-Away Program. Bring in your expired/unused medications* and we’ll dispose of them for you.

*We may accept all non-controlled tablets and capsules. Unfortunately we cannot accept liquid medications exceeding 4 ounces or controlled medications such as certain pain and ADHD medications.

Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Consultations

If you feel you are taking more medications than you think you need, contact our pharmacy to set up an appointment to review your medication profile. We will verify the need and cost of your medications and contact your doctor if necessary to make any changes. Ask your employer’s Human Resource Manager if your plan covers MTM services.

If you are a North Carolina resident, 65 years of age or older, and participate in a Medicare Prescription Drug Program you may be eligible to receive this service for free! Go to www.medicare.gov to learn more.

If you are diabetic and work for City of Charlotte, you may be able to receive specific Diabetes Disease Management through their myCare Program. Contact your Human Resources Manager to see if you are eligible.

Pill Packaging Systems

Do you forget to take your medications? Let us help! Medication non-compliance, the failure to take drugs on-time in the dosage prescribed, is as dangerous and costly as many of the illnesses they’re treating. We can package your pills in weekly or monthly bubble packs. This way you can easily see if you have taken your dose for the day.

Prescription Assistance

With high deductible insurance plans on the rise, so are patients’ copays! Many drug companies understand your copays are higher than you can afford or want to pay. Visit www.internetdrugcoupons.com to see if the companies that make your medications offer coupons .

There are also Patient Assistance Programs for patients without insurance. See if you are eligible at:

www.pfizerrxpathways.com
www.lillycares.com
www.astrazeneca-us.com

Anyone is eligible to sign up for our Leader® Prescription Club! For details visit www.myleaderprescriptionclub.com or download our Leader Prescription Club Enrollment Form to get started today.

Greeting Cards

Tired of the same old boring cards? Many people stop in just to pick up a later minute card and then leave with extra cards for “reserve.” Check out our great selection, perfect for every occasion!

Copies And Faxes

Black/white $0.10/copy

Color $0.69/copy

Fax Local $0.75/fax

Long Distance $0.75/sheet

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I know if a prescription is refillable?

A: The number of usable refills you currently have can be located on your prescription bottle label as well as your prescription receipt. For example, the remaining refills on your prescription bottle label can be confirmed by locating the highlighted phrase “____ refills until ____” near the bottom left of the label. If this information is unavailable to you, or you would just rather ask us personally, please feel free to call, fax or e-mail us, and one of our staff members will be happy to assist you.

Q: Can my written prescriptions become invalid over time?

A: In accordance with FDA regulations, no prescribed medication can be continuously dispensed without renewal. Non-controlled prescriptions remain valid, hence refillable, until one year after the date they are written by your doctor. Controlled substances have only a six month refill allowance. Narcotics must be renewed every refill. To locate the date a prescription refill was written, simply locate “ORIG,” and that date which follows, in the top right corner of your prescription bottle. If you are unsure as to the classification of your particular prescription drug, or if any of this information is unavailable, please contact us by phone, fax, or e-mail. Please Note: The validity of a written prescription is not to be confused with the prescription’s expiration date, which refers to the date that the medication itself will have lost most of its potency.

Q: I have refills remaining on an invalid prescription. Can I still refill this prescription?

A: Unfortunately, no. In order for a pharmacy to be able to sell prescription drugs lawfully, the presciption must meet both of the following criteria: refillable and valid. All remaining refills are null and void should your prescription “expire” before you get to use them.

Q: Is it safe to take a medication that is past the expiration date?

A: This a question that is somewhat debated in the medical community. The general consensus, however, is that most (not all) medications may be safely consumed after the expiration date, up to a period several years even, though at the cost of its intended potency and usefulness. We do not recommend the consumption of expired medication. It is in your best interest to simply renew the medication to avoid any unwanted complications.

Q: How should I go about renewing a prescription that is out of refills and/or invalid?

A: When calling in refill orders by phone please let us know that you are out of refills so we can contact your doctor. Usually, it is unnecessary to contact your doctor yourself unless you are in serious need of your prescription(s). We also accept refill authorization requests verbally, or by fax or e-mail. Please Note: We are unable to actually speak with your doctor personally. All refill requests are either faxed to your doctor’s office or left on their voicemail. Requests generally take between 24-72 hours to elicit a response from your doctor’s office (depending on the office). If your refill request is an emergency, we recommend that YOU contact your doctor!

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We find it imperative to make sure our customers receive their medication in a timely manner.