Kunkel Pharmacy

Kunkel Pharmacy is a local, independent pharmacy that has been in existence since 1939. Kunkel Pharmacy is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. The first Kunkel Pharmacy was opened in Madisonville by Frank Kunkel, the original owner. Over the years, other Kunkel stores opened in Batavia, Oakley, Indian Hill and Cumminsville (Chase Avenue). B... efore hospitals had their own pharmacies, Kunkel Pharmacy acted as the pharmacy for Our Lady of Mercy Hospital in Mariemont. In the early 1960's Frank Kunkel was appointed to a position on the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy. This appointment to the State Board prohibited Frank from having personal involvement or connections to any of the Kunkel Pharmacies and all locations of Kunkel Pharmacy were sold to the managing pharmacists. One of those stores was sold to Ken Memke. In 1960, Ken Memke moved Kunkel Pharmacy into the strip center that is the present-day Skyline restaurant on Beechmont Avenue. That was the beginning of Kunkel Pharmacy in Anderson Township. After spending approximately 19 years at that location, Ken built and moved Kunkel Pharmacy to 7175 Beechmont Avenue. In 1987, Ken sold Kunkel Pharmacy to the current owner, John Dinkelaker. On July 1, 1999, Kunkel Pharmacy opened its doors at its present location at 7717 Beechmont Avenue. This move provided the store with more floor space, which allowed additional room for a state-of-the-art Rx compounding room, an expanded display of durable medical equipment and a classroom for public education purposes. Kunkel Pharmacy is the sole remaning independent pharmacy in Anderson Township. Kunkel Pharmacy is celebrating its 70th anniversary the week of August 3 through August 7. There will be education workshops, prescription compounding demonstrations, a Diabetes Education day, blood pressure screening, blood glucose testing, contests, prizes, food and drink. Register to win a Golden Technology lift chair or a flat screen TV.Read More