Pharmacy returns to Montville town
MONTVILLE residents are once again able to access essential medicines locally, following the reopening of the town’s pharmacy on April 4. Pharmacist Abdul Mohammed led the eff to revive the business, which had closed in July 2023 after the town’s only medical centre shut its doors.
Mr Mohammed, already experienced in operating a rural pharmacy, said he was moved to act after learning of the closure through the Pharmacy Guild of Australia.
it would be a challenge, but I was determined to try. With local support we can continue to service the region.”
noted the burden previously placed on residents, many of whom had to travel 15–20 minutes to fill prescriptions.
“Now it’s a two-minute drive, and people love that,” he said.
“This town needs a pharmacy,” he said. “I knew
reopening the pharmacy after a year of planning. He
Montville Chamber of Commerce president, Shiralee Cooper, praised the return of the pharmacy, describing it as a major boost for the community.
“After nearly two years without one, the reopening has been welcomed with open arms,” she said.
“Having both a doctor and a pharmacy back is a big win.”
