Lee's Inlet Apothecary
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A drug store the way it used to be. - Local Pharmacy. Local Pharmacists. Local Love. Willie Lee, your local pharmacist since 1988. Period.
Having served the Murrells Inlet community for over 30 years, LOCAL care and attention has always been (and will continue to be) Willie’s mission of pharmacy care. This care and attention is at the core of what we do at Lee’s Inlet Apothecary and is the main reason we’re in business. This idea for a “Drug Store the way it used to be,” has been, from the very beginning, a God-given, God-driven venture. As we look back over the past 17 years of business, we can see God’s hand throughout it all, making good on a dream we didn’t even know we had. Back in 2002, Willie made the decision to leave the world of corporate pharmacy so that he could create an environment where the level of pharmacy care was warm, personal, and compassionate. Come experience what we like to call, The Apothecary Difference, where you know your pharmacist and your pharmacist knows you. Because when you know your pharmacist and your pharmacist knows you, you get better care. We love that we get to create a place in our community where people are taken care of and get to enjoy the nostalgia of a simpler time. We invite you to step in, step back, and get the Pharmacy Care you and your family deserve.
Behind every prescription is a pharmacist committed to your health, safety, and peace of mind. This American Pharmacists Month, we celebrate the important role pharmacists play in caring for our community. Please join us in celebrating pharmacy workers everywhere this month, including our own!
10/01/2026
10/01/2026
I mailed off my PBM audit last week.
40 prescriptions.
182 total fills.
250 pages of documentation.
$61,805.87 in potential claw backs.
Every one of these prescriptions was filled for the correct patient, correct medication, correct strength, correct directions, and correct quantity.
Many of the prescriptions the PBM selected were medications that had recently gone generic—but at the time they were filled, the insurance company was still requiring us to dispense the brand name version.
For perspective, on two of these medications, we’re talking about roughly $500 for the brand version versus $10 for the generic.
Now that the plans have switched to covering the generic, I get to dig back through months of prescriptions and documentation to prove that when we dispensed the expensive brand, we did it because that was what the insurance required at the time.
I had to hire my relief pharmacist to work in my place for an entire day so I could gather the documentation and make sure I included everything that was required.
Then I printed the 250 pages of proof and mailed it all off.
And now we wait to find out whether they find a “discrepancy” that allows them to take money back.
This is part of what independent pharmacies are up against that most patients never see.
It’s not just reimbursement.
It’s the time. The paperwork. The payroll. The administrative burden. And the constant possibility that money we were paid months ago could be taken back.
$61,805.87 potentially on the line for prescriptions that were filled correctly.
This is why PBM reform matters.
Because pharmacists should be spending their time taking care of patients—not producing 250 pages of paperwork to prove they did their jobs correctly.
We’re so grateful to have Martha Riddle as part of our Lee’s Inlet Apothecary family!
Martha shares her experience transitioning to our ApotheCARE Prescription Bubble Packaging Program and how it has made managing her medications easier, less stressful, and less time-consuming. She highly recommends the program to anyone looking for a simpler way to stay on track with their medications.
Thank you, Martha, for sharing your experience and taking the time to tell your story. We’re truly grateful to have you as part of our Lee’s Inlet Apothecary family!
Speak with Willie today to learn more about our ApotheCARE program!
09/28/2026
Flu season is officially here, and your health matters! An annual flu shot is one of the easiest ways to stay healthy, active, and protected this season! 💉
Talk to Willie today to schedule your appointment!
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09/28/2026
Good neighbors help make every community stronger. Wishing everyone a happy National Good Neighbor Day!
09/25/2026
It’s that time of year again! Stop by Lee’s Inlet Apothecary to pick up your FREE Saturday Evening Post calendar while supplies last! 🗓️
09/25/2026
Behind every prescription filled is a pharmacist dedicated to improving health and supporting their community. This , we’re celebrating the compassion, knowledge, and care our pharmacists bring to every conversation. Please help us celebrate our pharmacy team for their dedication to our patients! 💙
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3579 Highway 17 Business
Murrells Inlet, SC
29576
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 6pm |
| Friday | 9am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 2pm |
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