One of my favorite places in Madison! I walk by on my way to and from campus every day and will sometimes just go in and sample nice smelling lotions and such. I am also often guilty of stopping in on the way back home to pick up some tea or essential oil or chocolate. The employees are super friendly and have great recommendations for any product you may be interested in. I get my prescriptions filled here too and the pharmacists are cheerful, friendly, and helpful. They have a great selection of lotions, which became much needed for me when I moved to Madison and experienced extreme cold and dry skin for the first time. They also sell Wisconsin-grown ginseng, which was a great gift to bring back to my Asian parents in California! Tip: students get 15% off every Tuesday and if you sign up for their monthly reward program, once a month you will get 15% off any product. The discounts definitely help because products here tend to be a little pricey but it's worth it because you're supporting a local pharmacy! read more

I have been a customer for many years. And have been very disappointed in thier service. For one they have refused to stock their shelves properly. Forcing me to be sick all month. Because they refused to get some mult-minerals with iron. So been forced to take some without iton.Also have been taking the wrong vitamin C. Also because they refuse to stock the right one. Then when they finnaly get the mult-minerals with iron. They jack up the price to twice as much. And not to mention I had to stand in line for more than five minutes. Just to get the one thing. Because they refused to promptly open another register. They are pitiful. Need to learn how to stock shelves. Not Jack up prices to twice as much. And learn how to promptly open registers. When a customer has been waiting more than five minutes, just to buy one thing. Seriously just shop online. Community Pharmacy is a joke. read more

Nice little shop with some hard-to-find natural products, such as fragrance-free shampoos and conditioners. They also sell some thing such as shampoo, conditioner, and liquid soaps in bulk. You can buy bar shampoo without packaging. Knowledgeable staff. The new location is in a new building with a parking lot, though the lot is a bit of a squeeze for larger vehicles. read more

I need to take a moment right now and give a shout out to the wonderful men and women who work at the Community Pharmacy. You guys rule!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have lived in Madison since 1991 and I've been a customer at the Comm Pharm since 1996. To say I'm a huge fan would be an understatement. Please allow me to explain why. The basics: the store setup is great, very intuitive. I never have to wander around wondering where things might be. It's clearly organized/labeled plus any one of their extremely friendly, knowledgeable and helpful staff would be there in a heartbeat if they saw you doing any kind of confused wandering. Products: They carry an incredible stock of pretty much all things you could ever need. Supplements? Yeah! Chinese herbs? Yep! Natural soaps for sensitive skin? Sure thing! Lube? Mmm hmm! Yummy chocolates? You bet! And the list goes on. And be sure not to miss out on Thrifty Thursday! Environment & Staff: The atmosphere is very laid back and comfortable all the while being very professional. I have such the utmost confidence in the staff at Comm Pharm. They are so passionate & informed and they truly care about their customers well being. And they are employee owned so they are like a big family which I believe serves them well. I've gone to Comm Pharm for many needs over the years - my own personal needs, pet needs, kid needs - you name it. And I have never left unhappy or confused as to what to do. They find a solution and if they can't find it right away, they will research it for you and get back to you. Incredible! So thank you, Community Pharmacy - to Jackie & Laura & Day & Julie & Scott & Lobo & Flormarie and so many more! Thank you for all that you do!!! read more

Community Pharmacy is such a lovely place. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable.They have a great selection of supplements and natural products. They also have a pretty good selection of herbs, tinctures and teas. I've never had a prescription filled there, but I'm sure that pharmacists are as nice as the rest of the staff. The last Thursday of the month is "Thrifty Thursday", which means you get 15% off your purchase. Which is a great deal considering their prices are already reasonable. Stop in and you'll never want to go to a Walgreen's again. read more

I love visiting Community Pharmacy. They have a great selection of natural products and super friendly staff who are always willing to help you find the right product. They also offer a good assortment of healthy snacks and natural beverages. Make sure to visit on Thrifty Thursdays for a discount! read more

It's been a really long time since I've been in Community Pharmacy, but there's a facial care brand that I've been wanting to try to see if honey will heal my acne (nothing else has tried, and at least if this is a bust, too, honey smells wonderful). I wandered on over and was surprised to find such a large section for personal care, including makeup. I knew they had more than just supplements and vitamins, but I figured they'd maybe have a small aisle at best. So wrong I was. There didn't seem to be any labeling on the beauty shelves, so it took me awhile to figure out where exactly to look because I wasn't familiar with any of the brands. The staff is super nice and helpful, though, so I'm sure I would have gotten walked right to where I needed to go if I'd had asked - I was having fun looking at all the products, though, and wasn't in any rush so I just took a couple of loops through the front of the store. When I found the face wash I wanted, it looked like it had possibly been opened. I brought it up to the register and the woman was happy to go to the stock room to find me another bottle. Both of the items I purchased were less expensive than the retail prices listed on the maker's website, which was a nice surprise. Community Pharmacy operates as a cooperative - their mission is painted on the wall in the personal care area and states that there are no managers or owners - things are decided as a group. Kudos to them for working everything out to run a successful shop with happy, helpful staff! read more

The staff is very helpful at suggesting things that might help. If western medicine isn't doing enough for you give this place a try. Best place to buy greeting cards ( especially postcards) in Madison ! read more

I have never used the pharmacy services but I've purchased stuff from the retail area. They mostly focus on natural/organic/homeopathic stuff but they also have a few conventional choices to choose from. They have a very large supplements section, shampoo/body care section, and sexual health section. A great place to shop if you're interested in natural & herbal products. read more

New location. Woot! I've been to the new place twice and there were extra parking spaces both times. It's mostly familiar staff faces that have always made Community Pharmacy great. To enter there are either stairs or a very long ramp. read more

Can I give 6 stars..? I love this store. It's always a stop when I visit Madison and hit up State St. The aura and aroma the moment you walk in is immediately welcoming and lovely. It's totally a hidden gem, because for this quality, these prices are really good. They have everything. You want natural products and ingredients? Done. Which system of the body you want to focus on? They got em all. Great options of tooth paste, and you can stock up on any essential oils or tinctures or the like; they even have an option to fill your very own bottles in the store. If you like words like Holistic, Natural, Homeopathic, Organic, and the like, then this is your stop. I highly recommend this place if you care about what you put on your body. Very sad to hear their business has been slow. I just bought 5 hair products, and it was only $48. These same products would be closer to $125 if it were in similar store in Los Angeles. Keep this store alive on State St! Too many cool things are already gone.. read more

Community Pharmacy - Got all these for a grand total of $45.. Great ingredients. This would cost like $125 at a comparable store in Los Angeles.. - Drugstores Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

My biggest problem with Community Pharmacy is that it is not open Sundays - I think this i just ridiculous and a very stupid business move. Sometimes the only day I am not working is a Sunday. I am sure many people feel this way and are equally frustrated by it. Also parking can be absolutely impossible sometimes. The other day I was there and the whole area was blocked off, no parking anywhere. Be prepared to pay for parking - bring change! Otherwise best selection of supplements, vitamins, loose herbs/teas in town, super prices and they give a senior discount plus the 15% day the last Thursday of the month. Also you can order just about anything and there is no shipping charge and they will let you return it for a full refund if it doesn't work out!!! Very well staffed, staff very knowledgeable and helpful. They will return anything with a receipt and sometimes without but for a merchandise credit, which is very helpful for me because I am allergic to just about everything so many times will buy a lotion or cosmetic and have to return it. read more

It is insane how many interesting products they have. The workers are all so kind and attentive and are happy to answer any questions.

Simply put: the coolest pharmacy ever. Locally owned, awesome, and perfectly located just off of State Street on Gorham.

If you love alternative medicine and want to talk to true professionals in the field, this is the place for you. They have herbalists and pharmacists working together to create healthy choices for maintaining your health. Loads of essential oils, pressed herbs, literature and all your organic health needs. read more

Looking for a specific herb that you can't find anywhere else? Chances are, they have it! I spent two weeks looking for a specific product before I was referred to this location. Can't wait to make it back when I have more time to look around! read more

Community pharmacy is usually the first place that we go to for our soap, medicine, vitamin needs. We've come here for everything from facial soap, antacid tablets, fish oil, tea, to even really cute greeting cards. The staff is always so helpful and even though their prices may be a little bit higher than chain pharmacies, they offer alot of discounts. For example, use your bicycle benefits card to get 10% off of your purchase. read more

Love community pharmacy! Every time I'm reading about some kind of holistic or alternative health treatment or natural beauty products or anything like that, I go to community pharmacy to pick it up! You can always call beforehand or even e-mail them (they do take a while to respond to e-mails, but return e-mails are always helpful). Staff is friendly and very knowledgeable. read more

This place is just wonderful. On many occasions I've called to talk to one of their herb specialists to figure out how to prepare a tincture. They are so helpful and nice. They carry many brands, and cover a wide base of products. They even carry all natural beauty supplies! Hard to find! read more

In your hour of snot-filled need save some time; skip the medicine dances and trips to the drug store for more Kleenex because Community Pharmacy has every antidote you need. The staff is kickass and has solved every headache, flu, weird rash (I won't go into those), and inexplicable itch I've encountered in 4+ years in Madison. If you want a natural cure to what ails you, this is the absolute best place to go. read more

I've been having a lot of trouble with prescriptions here lately, to the point where I am almost ready to cut ties with one of the otherwise best co-ops in Madison, which will pain me to do. Inefficient, inconsiderate window service, similar phone and email service, many times shorting me on my prescriptions because they are out of things, requiring multiple trips, and how easy is it to park there? Not at all. I'm frankly not sure it's worth the stress and aggravation anymore. read more

I went here yesterday for the first time looking for a specific product that only they carry in the Madison area. It's definitely a fun little shop to look around in. They have just about anything and everything you could be looking for naturopathic. Basically I was like a gigantic child sneaking around touching and smelling everything. They probably didn't appreciate that. However, I didn't break stuff and run up and down the aisles screeching. read more

I like that you can get your herbal on while still getting conventional medication here. They know their stuff, too, and what to not mix with what. I was filling a script for acid reflux medication and decided to throw in a box of peppermint tea. The pharmacist told me it would make my acid reflux worse because peppermint apparently relaxes the stomach muscles. Also they sell bulk beauty supplies, so you can get your 85 gallons of Dr. Bronners here. I'm surprised they don't have bulk Bronners at Willy's. read more

Really, though, what's not to love about Community Pharmacy? They've got all the herbal/natural stuff possible for your health/eating/drinking/reading/bath time needs. It's a fun store to look around in, even if you're not going to buy anything. read more

There's a gentleman who works in the pharmacy his name is Brandon and he's outstanding if you have a chance to meet him and talk to him you'll be expressed as I am. read more

i am embarrassed to say that i've lived here for 2 years now and have not given this place a shot until yesterday. don't worry, i'm a believer now. i've been getting frustrated with the tiny selection of natural/cruely free products at woodman's and target... i mean, at least they're trying (and that's good), but they could do better. yesterday target was out of the conditioner i wanted, so i decided to stop into the community pharmacy. wow, the selection is great! the prices are really fair and the staff are super nice. i will definitely be returning. read more

I love this place! The variety of items they carry is amazing! From natural vitamins and mineral supplements to soaps and teas, a person can leave happy and never empty handed. The staff is friendly and will give great advice. This is one of my favorite places in downtown madison read more

I could have stayed here all day. I agree with another reviewer ... homeopathic heaven!

Best. Pharmacy. Ever. I missed it so when I have lived elsewhere in the state and country - there is nothing else like it! Here's what you can get there: bulk herbs, bulk tea, bulk lotion & shampoo, bug spray, bandages, natural dried plants to wash your clothes with, cloth menstrual pads, AMAZING chocolate selection, healthy snacks and drinks, soap! (hundreds of 'em and many are locally made!), candles, vitamins, brilliant books and magazines, prescriptions, the regular drug store over-the-counter stuff, wonderful body care products. And on and on... Ooh, don't forget this place if you need a unique non-Hallmark card for any occasion. The staff is stunning and smart and really wants to help you - genuinely! I heart Community Pharmacy! read more

Not sure what more to add than the staff is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I have been using the pharmacy services for almost 2 decades. They will go above and beyond for their customers if it's needed. I can't imagine going to a chain Rx after having had this kind of nice personal service. Oh and they are the first place I look for uncommon brands of health supplies. They can't be found at wa_-__rt. read more

I love this place! I get all of my local and organic skincare products here! Of course I can't forget about the herbal supplements and the extremely helpful and knowledgable staff! Love, love, love this place! read more

Why give a review to a pharmacy? Well, it's both a pharmacy (good and vital in and of itself) and also a store providing a great variety of health goods, sodas, candles, and plenty of other gifts. It may not be the top attraction for people exploring the State Street area, but it's still neat, and for those who live in Madison, you'll definitely want to make it a point to come here. read more

Very great selection. The staff are very intelligent and can help find almost anything. They also have a good deal of material regarding how to use natural remedies. I would give them five stars if they had better hours. read more

This place is so amazing! I went here about once a week during the five years I was in Madison. The staff are very helpful and knowledgeable and I always found what I was looking for (plus way more). Community Pharmacy has so many items that you can't find anywhere else in Madison. They sell great magazines like Bust and Bitch that you won't find in your grocery store checkout. They also have all-natural soaps, shampoos, hair dyes, and cleaning supplies. They also carry alternative feminine hygiene products, such as re-usable pads and diva cups. It was nice to be able to go in and talk to someone and look at the samples before buying something like that. I never used the pharmacy portion of this store however, so I can't speak to that, but as for the products they stock, this place is terrific! read more

A great drugstore, local flavor, fine soaps and gifts, environment friendly , staff great, one of local Madison secrets. it has been around for at least 30 years , check it out, you will be pleased.. read more

Bought some wheatgrass powder from them the other day, it really hits the spot. Plus, everyone there is super knowledgeable. Great little shoppe. read more

They are way nice and will often have a herb specialist talk to you in depth about their product if you ask. They have a large selection of products but unfortunately got rid of them on occasion. Very aescetically pleasing store. read more

I've been in Portland, OR for a couple years but when I was a UW student, this was my pharmacy. I still think about it from time to time because I wish we had something like this here in Portland. They have a fantastic selection of alternative products, very friendly and helpful staff, a relatively convenient location, and they're a co-op! It's a pretty unique establishment as far as I can tell. If you live in the area, don't miss the chance to make this place your pharmacy. read more

Awesome pharmacy in downtown Madison. They have an amazing selection of natural personal care products at very reasonable prices, plus many testers. It's like being in a candy store. Speaking of candy, there is actually a shelf of Vosges, Gail Ambrosius, and Lake Champlain chocolates. The service is great, too. What's not to love? read more

Great stuff but too expensive just like all the other healthcare options in this country.