Michelle's Pharmacy began in 2008 with the purchase of Fritz Pharmacy on the historic Carlinville Square. A pharmacy has been at this location since the 1940s with Steinmeir Drugs who created and produced Minut Rub Cream. Beatty Burke purchased the business in the 60s and introduced computerization in the 1970's. Charlie Fritz assumed ownership in 1993 after working with Burkes for 30 years.

Michelle's Pharmacy accepted the opportunity to carry on a similar tradition in Gillespie, Illinois in April 2009. Dippold Drugs has been a fixture on Gillespie's Main Street since the 1940s. It has been owned by Jim Verton since 1997 and prviously by Ed Dippold and his father before them.

Customer Service is the hallmark cornerstone of the pharmacies. Employees routinely go above and beyond expectations to meet our customers' needs. We take the time to work with our customers.

Pharmacists:

Bruce Hughes – 2006 Graduate of St. Louis College of Pharmacy, Certified Vaccinating Pharmacist
Michelle Dyer R.Ph. – 2008 Graduate of St. Louis College of Pharmacy, Certified Vaccinating Pharmacist
Charlie Fritz R.Ph. – 1963 Graduate of St. Louis College of Pharmacy
Jim Verton R.Ph. – 1974 Graduate of St. Louis College of Pharmacy.

Technicians:

Leisha Ballinger – pharmacy technician for 20 years.
Marla Woolfolk – pharmacy technician for 18 years.
Gina Smith – pharmacy technician for 10 years.
Jeana Leggett – pharmacy technician for 10 years.
Jessica Reiffer – Married to Ed with 3 sons

Manager/Home Care technician

Wally Dyer – oversees general operation and maintenance of both locations. Delivers and services Home care items such as oxygen concentrators and hospital beds.
Karen Lancaster
Judee Griffel
Trent Quarton