- Wisconsin Rapids Hometown Pharmacy, established in 2019 after the closure of Shopko, has become a trusted provider of high-quality nutraceuticals, CBD products, and personalized pharmacy services. As a proud member of the Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce, the pharmacy delivers exceptional customer service, including free prescription delivery within city limits, medication synchronization, and comprehensive medication therapy management (MTM). By emphasizing key services such as immunizations for flu, COVID-19, shingles, tetanus, RSV, and pneumonia, the pharmacy meets the diverse healthcare needs of Wisconsin Rapids residents and surrounding areas.
In addition to offering blister pack medication packaging and professional-grade supplements from brands like Ortho Molecular, Evolve, Thorne, Designs for Health, and Pure Encapsulations, Wisconsin Rapids Hometown Pharmacy also provides unique gift and boutique items, including popular brands like Intelligent Elixirs and The Naked Bee. With a dedicated team of former Shopko Pharmacy technicians and pharmacists, the pharmacy ensures top-notch customer care and promotes proactive health management through nutraceutical consultations.
Barry Johnson grew up in a small town in North Dakota and attended NDSU in Fargo ND. He moved to Wisconsin in 2007 with his family to start work with Shopko pharmacy in Stevens Point. He served as the Pharmacy Manager in Stevens Point until 2011 when he transferred to the Wisconsin Rapids Shopko Pharmacy, which was the highest volume pharmacy in the company. He served as the manager in Wisconsin Rapids until 2015 when he was promoted to Regional Pharmacy Supervisor, overseeing the operations of up to 76 pharmacies across Wisconsin and Minnesota. When Shopko closed its doors in 2019, Barry partnered with Hometown Pharmacy to open an independent pharmacy in the void.
Barry lives in Wisconsin Rapids with his wife, Lucy, and their 5 children aged 25, 23, 22, 20, and 13. Barry enjoys music, golf, camping and boating with his family.