INTERVALE — On April 19, Valley Independent Pharmacy opened in the Cannell’s Country Store complex just across from the Scenic Vista in Intervale.
The pharmacy is located behind the Intervale Lock and Safe, Cannell’s, Trails End Ice Cream Shop and Subway, at the juncture of Route 16 and Intervale Crossroad.
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Janice Spinney and Sejal A. Patel talk behind the counter of the recently opened Valley Independent Pharmacy in Intervale, which they co-own. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
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The Valley Independent Pharmacy, which recently opened in Intervale, displays various health products on shelves in the new space. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
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Janice Spinney and Sejal A. Patel, who co-own the recently opened Valley Independent Pharmacy. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
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