In Ames, I notice the Hy-Vee brand in several places. There are 2 grocery stores at opposite ends…read moreof the Lincoln Highway, and associated Liquor Stores and Gasoline Stations. There's also this Drug Store, which looks to be part of a yet-to-be realized development initiative at and around the old Train Station. Gayle was at a Salon at the Train Station getting her nails done. After all, my fabulous wife must mind the beauty details! However, with the Iowa humidity, she would probably go for shorter hair if we actually lived here. Since this takes time, I decided to walk down Main Street and look around. After walking around the Train Station and admiring the architecture (and the safety fence near the tracks), I first wandered into Hy-Vee Drugstore and for some air conditioned relief. This place is a lot larger than it looks from the outside. They have a nice selection of the usual stuff, plus gifts and wine/beer. I ended up buying a padded wine holder to later (and successfully) take back a bottle of Templeton Rye Whiskey back to Iowa. I'll probably be back the next time I'm in town for any travel-related supplies or to just kill a little time.

I get my prescriptions at Hy-Vee Drugtown. I like that the lines are shorter here. I am sensitive…read moreto medication changes and they will make sure I stay on the same generic which I appreciate. I can get every vitamin here and expert help from the pharmacists on which to choose. I mean, this is not life changing but I can avoid the lines at other places and receive decent service.

Always top notch service but a hometown feel. We loved her 5 years ago and the pharmacy was…read morerecommended. So lucky to have found them and a great value! Definitely worth your while. Plus the home section is always stylish and practical for the seasons.

I ran in to grab toothpaste and ended up buying my kids school supplies and a few extras. It was a…read morenice surprise to see so many necessities and fun items, too!

Jake is my parent's personal pharmacist. Or at least that's how it seemed recently when I…read moreaccompanied Mom to pick up their prescriptions. Somerset is only a short drive from my parent's house and when we walked in, Mom and Jake were chatting amiably on a first name basis. While they carried on, I picked out a nice water bottle for Gayle and enjoyed the welcoming space. And the meds, plus their daily exercise and nutritional choices must be working because at 76 and 81, my parents are in better shape than I am!

Ok well this isn't Somerset Pharmacy anymore but Nucara pharmacy. I will contact them and ask them…read moreto put themselves up on Yelp. Anyway this is the friendliest pharmacy I've been to in Ames. They are accurate, inexpensive and nice. I highly recommend them

If I could rate it 0, I would. The worst at picking up the phone. Good luck trying to ever get…read morethrough to the pharmacy over the phone because it will take you at least an hour. Even then, it will tell you that you have one caller ahead of you for half that time. Understaffed, underpaid and overpriced. If you want to be the most frustrated you've ever been, give them a call!

awful service, called on hold said I was 3 or more callers. proceeded to stay on hold for 51…read moreminutes and still no answer . then goes on to say we are sorry we are answering other calls. what has happened to our customer service.

Terrible Service, incompetent pharmacists. I have no idea how this pharmacy is still in business…read more Takes them days to refill prescriptions. Had to switch to another pharmacy due to their unprofessionalism. Do not recommend.!!!!

From the owner: Walgreens is a trusted and convenient local health destination that millions of Americans rely on…read moreevery day. Our founder, Charles R. Walgreen Sr., was known for finding new ways to connect with customers on a personal level and treating each person like a guest in his own home. For over a century, we have expanded that personal connection through our network of neighborhood pharmacies and our innovative health services and products. The foundation for all of this is our trusted pharmacy expertise, and our team members who provide essential care that helps people achieve better health outcomes at an affordable cost. Pharmacy Hours: M-F 8am-1:30pm, 2pm-8pm, Sa 9am-1:30pm, 2pm-6pm, Su 12pm-4pm

I'm not sure I can be a fan of a national chain pharmacy (aka 4 Stars on Yelp). I'm also not…read morethrilled to see a CVS smack dab in middle of campus town. However, I'm sure that CVS keeps the student and staff population well prescribed and toiletried. Actually, maybe a should up the rating as they carry the Sunday New York Times! Starbucks stopped selling papers and I've come up empty at both big Hyvees in recent times, so seeing "All the News that's Fit to Print" smiling at me here was a real bonus. I've come in for other stuff too, mainly related to pain relief, allergy, shaving, dental, etc. You know, the usual that one would expect at CVS, Walgreen's, Rite Aid, etc. There also a nice small parking lot on the Welch Avenue side if you don't want to fight it on the street on Lincoln Way.

This CVS is located in Campus Town and is in a pretty great location, especially for all the…read morestudents. They stay open pretty late and have their own parking lot (for customers only, otherwise get ready to be towed!) so that's always a plus! The staff is nice and always willing to assist. Sometimes it seems like they're a bit understaffed, especially in the evenings. Nevertheless, a good store for your basic everyday needs.

Small, friendly, efficient, helpful, and reasonably priced. When you're addressing your health,…read moreit's nice to deal with real people who care and not corporate machines/apps. Highly recommended.