Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Local Pharmacy in Rochester, MN
Hunt's Silver Lake Drug & Gift has served the Rochester community since 1959 with a steadfast commitment to personalized care and pharmaceutical excellence. Founded by John Hunt, our pharmacy was built on principles of integrity, accessibility, and community service. Under current leadership since 1991, we've expanded our offerings while maintaining the personal touch that distinguishes us from larger chain pharmacies. Our team of experienced professionals provides comprehensive medication management, durable medical equipment, and preventive care services including immunizations. We pioneered medication synchronization programs to simplify prescription management for our patients.Our long-term care division ensures specialized support for regional healthcare facilities with 7-day-a-week service. Beyond pharmaceutical needs, we offer curated selections of health products, seasonal gifts, and wellness essentials. Our free delivery service and extended operating hours reflect our dedication to removing barriers to healthcare access. Recognized for our knowledgeable staff and modern facilities with traditional values, we continue evolving to meet community needs while preserving the personal connections that drive our success. Every aspect of our operation focuses on improving health outcomes through compassionate, individualized care.
Services
Prescription Refills
Immunizations
Durable Medical Equipment
Long Term Care
Medication Synchronization
Private Consultation
Vitamins & Supplements
Medical Supplies
Flu Shots
OTC Medications
Details
- Year established: 1959
Highlights and features
- We've served Rochester since 1959 with generational pharmacy expertise
- Our medication synchronization program simplifies prescription management
- Specialized long-term care services with 7-day-a-week availability
- Free delivery for prescription medications and medical supplies
- Certified immunization providers with comprehensive vaccine offerings
What people say
Outstanding customer service
Knowledgeable staff
Convenient hours
Personalized care
Free delivery
Services
Prescription Refills
Streamlined prescription refill process with online ordering and free local delivery. Our pharmacists verify insurance coverage and dosage requirements while maintaining strict safety protocols. Patients receive timely notifications about refill availability through preferred communication channels.
Immunizations
Comprehensive immunization program including flu shots, shingles vaccines, and travel immunizations. Certified pharmacy staff administer vaccines following CDC guidelines with proper documentation for medical records. Specialized storage ensures vaccine efficacy and safety.
Durable Medical Equipment
Extensive inventory of medical equipment including mobility aids, wound care supplies, and diabetes management tools. Staff assist with insurance billing for Medicare and private payers while ensuring proper equipment selection and usage instructions.
Long Term Care
Specialized medication management for nursing homes with emergency delivery and blister packaging services. Pharmacists provide consultation on medication therapy management and regulatory compliance for healthcare facilities in Southeast Minnesota.
Medication Synchronization
Coordinated prescription refill scheduling that aligns all medication due dates to single monthly pickup. Reduces medication non-adherence through organized packaging and automated refill reminders while maintaining insurance cost efficiency.
People
Dave Kohler
Pharmacist & Owner
With pharmacy experience since 1976 and ownership since 1991, Dave Kohler leads Hunt's Silver Lake Drug & Gift with a commitment to personalized service. He emphasizes staff development and community healthcare access while maintaining operational excellence.
Questions
What prescription services do you offer?
We provide prescription filling, transfers, and synchronization services with free local delivery. Our pharmacists offer medication therapy reviews and insurance verification.
Do you offer immunization services?
Yes, we administer flu shots, shingles vaccines, travel immunizations, and other CDC-recommended vaccines with proper documentation for medical records.
What medical equipment is available?
Our durable medical equipment includes mobility aids, wound care supplies, diabetes management tools, and ostomy products with insurance billing assistance.
Are there special services for long-term care facilities?
We provide 7-day-a-week medication delivery, blister packaging, and pharmacist consultation services for nursing homes in Southeast Minnesota.
What are your operating hours?
We're open Monday-Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday-Sunday 9am-6pm for prescription services and product purchases.
Do you offer medication management tools?
Our Med Sync program coordinates all prescription refills to a single monthly pickup date, improving medication adherence and insurance cost efficiency.