yes! finally some sort of competition.

Community pharmacy doesn't count as competition? Are there any small business pharmacies in Madison?

I grew up with only CVS around me as the small independent pharmacies were pushed out or bought out. That said, CVS has always felt cleaner to me then the Walgreens out here in the Midwest.

To hell with them both. Downtown, there's the wonderful Community Pharmacy. On the West side, there's Neuhauser on Monroe Street. On the East side, there's Shaeffer on Willy.

In this particular instance, CVS wants to open a store at Union Corners, a half-block from an existing Walgreen's, hardly a boon to an area that needs so much more. But the McGraths have been unsuccessful at luring a grocery store, and the condo market has tanked. It's hard to ask them to continue to take losses until they find the ideal tenant. I just hope that the construction will be solid and attractive enough that something else can go there some day.

I'm partial to community pharmacy myself, especially for their excellent sexual health (condom & lube) selection. :-)

There are plans to open a CVS in Middleton on Century/Allen in the coming months, too.

And WORD on supporting local pharmacies.

http://thatotheremily.blogspot.com
http://kohlsfoodstores.blogspot.com

My job entails working with pharmacies all across Wisconsin and I can tell you CVS has their shit together. This is good news for Madison.