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Medical Series Part 4 of 4: Pharmacies - with insights from Dr. Erin L. Albert

Perrysburg Podcast

Release Date: 10/24/2025

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We’re talking about pharmacies today. This is the 4th and final episode in the medical series. My guest is Dr. Erin Albert, Chief of Pharmacy Relations, Network and Privacy at Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company.

 

Series Recap

Part 1: Prime IV Hydration and Wellness, Episode 78 (January 2025)

Part 2: How to be a patient in Perrysburg, Episode 98 (June 2025)

Part 3: How to be a pet owner in Perrysburg, Episode 114 (Sept 2025)

Part 4: Pharmacies, Episode 118 (Oct 2025) 

 

Why talk about pharmacies in October? 

💊 I am an Ohio Pharmacist.

💊 October is American Pharmacists Month.

💊 This episode comes out during National Pharmacy Week. 

💊 It’s an opportunity to thank all the pharmacists, techs, and students who help Perrysburg residents. 

 

This episode covers several topics
👉 My experience as an Ohio pharmacist

👉 List of pharmacies in Perrysburg

👉 Drug take-back boxes in Perrysburg and Maumee Police Division’s Drug Take-Back Day Event October 25, 2025, 10 AM - 2 PM 

👉 Ideas for covering medication costs

👉 My conversation with Dr. Erin Albert from Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company

 

5 pharmacies on the East side of Perrysburg

  1. CVS Pharmacy inside Target 9666 US-20, Rossford, OH
  2. Meijer Pharmacy 10055 US-20 Rossford, OH. They have a Drug Take-Back Box. Please read the collection box for directions. 
  3. Walmart Pharmacy 10392 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg, OH
  4. Walgreens 10003 Fremont Pike (at Thompson Rd.) Perrysburg, OH 
  5. Kroger Pharmacy 27322 Carronade Dr. Perrysburg, OH.

 

5 pharmacies on the West side of Perrysburg

  1. Buderer Drug Company, Inc. 26611 North Dixie Hwy, Perrysburg, OH **Excellent compounding pharmacy** 
  2. Walt Churchill’s Market Pharmacy 26625 North Dixie Hwy, Perrysburg, OH
  3. The Drug Store of Perrysburg 580 Craig Drive, Perrysburg, OH
  4. Costco Pharmacy 26400 North Dixie Hwy, Perrysburg, OH
  5. Mercy Health Perrysburg Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy (also known as “Harness Health Pharmacy”) 12623 Eckel Jct Rd, Perrysburg, OH (Located inside the main hospital building.) They also have a Drug Take-Back Box.

 

Misc pharmacies in Perrysburg, OH

  1. CVS-Omnicare on Ponderosa Rd. They serve long-term care facilities.
  2. Genoa Healthcare on Commerce Drive. They’re an in-house pharmacy for Harbor consumers.
  3. Mercy Health Perrysburg Hospital inpatient pharmacy

 

Drug Take-Back Boxes in Perrysburg

  • Perrysburg Township Police Department 26711 Lime City Rd. Perrysburg, OH
  • City of Perrysburg Police Division 330 Walnut St. Perrysburg, OH
  • Meijer Pharmacy 10055 US-20 Rossford, OH
  • Mercy Health Perrysburg Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy 12623 Eckel Jct Rd, Perrysburg, OH

 

Drug Take-Back Day Event at Maumee Police Division

💊 109 E. Dudley St. Maumee, OH

💊 Saturday, October 25, 2025, 10 AM - 2 PM


Alternatives to paying full price for prescriptions (May not be accepted at some pharmacies.)

  1. Prescription Assistance Programs, like Copay cards and websites, like RxAssist.org and NeedyMeds.org 
  2. Prescription Savings cards - like GoodRx, SingleCare, and WellRx
  3. costplusdrugs.com - mail-order prescription solution 
  4. Team Cuban Card - local community pharmacy savings option

 

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