Mercury Drug

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A regular at Mercury Drug looked up from his magazine one day and exclaimed, ‘Hey, did you notice? Every time I buy antacids, they’re always followed by Band-Aids!’ Another customer overheard him and joked, ‘Maybe they’re preparing you for a surprise party!’ The regular laughed it off, but from then on, everyone in line would glance curiously at his purchases. One day, a delivery driver teased, “Next time, get some aspirin too—just in case!” And so, Mercury Drug became known not just for its medicines, but also for its quirky little habit of pairing them with Band-Aids.

2. At dawn, when most pharmacies are quiet, an old delivery driver pulled up to Mercury Drug with a peculiar package. As he approached the counter, the pharmacist raised an eyebrow: ‘What’s in that box?’ ‘Just some special order,’ muttered the driver, grinning slyly. The pharmacist shrugged and nodded, knowing better than to ask further questions. Later that day, a neighbor popped in for her usual prescription. ‘Hey, where did you get those funny-looking candies?’ she asked curiously. The pharmacist smiled knowingly, replying, ‘Oh, just our secret stash from Mercury Drug.’

3. At midnight, when Mercury Drug’s neon sign glowed eerily bright, a delivery driver pulled up with a peculiar package marked ‘Do Not Open Until Full Moon.’ The delivery driver, a friendly fellow, knocked on the back door and whispered, “It’s for you, but don’t look inside until tomorrow night.” The pharmacist nodded, smiling knowingly, and placed it carefully in the corner. At dawn, everyone was surprised to find a box of chocolate donuts instead—an anonymous neighborhood prank that became an annual tradition.

4. At dusk, when Mercury Drug’s neon sign flickered softly, a small dog approached the counter, its tail wagging curiously as if it had sniffed something unusual. The pharmacist smiled and reached under the counter, pulling out a small bag of treats. ‘He comes here every evening,’ she said with a twinkle in her eye. The dog eagerly took the treat and wagged his tail one last time before trotting off into the night. A delivery driver passing by chuckled, muttering, “Another day, another mystery solved at Mercury Drug.”