Mendham Apothecary Closes This Week, Reopens Monday As CVS

MENDHAM, NJ — This Friday is the last day residents can stop by Mendham Apothecary before it switches over to a CVS.

The store will close 1 p.m. on April 13. All prescriptions should be picked up by the end of the day on Thursday, April 12. It will remain closed on April 14 and 15, and reopen on the 16th as a CVS. Although there will be changes, some things will be staying the same: Owner Larry Kessler will stay on as a consultant; son Andrew, a 4th generation pharmacist and NJ Board of Pharmacy member, will continue to lead the pharmacy team; and son Paul will stay on as a store manager. CVS says the plan to hire other current Apothecary staff members.

The hours and location also will not change. Patients shouldn't expect and disruptions to their prescription care.

"Our family has had the pleasure of serving the Mendham community for 30 years. We would like to thank all of our patients and employees for their loyalty and dedication during that time," said Larry and Judy Kessler, owners of Mendham Apothecary. "We are grateful to have been able to serve the pharmacy needs of our community and we are confident that CVS Pharmacy will provide the same top-notch customer service and pharmacy expertise we have provided at Mendham Apothecary."

Locals should expect some changes, too. The store will start introducing CVS brand products and the CVS Pharmacy ExtraCare program, the chain's savings card.

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