Williams Valley Pharmacy to open inside Boyer's Food Markets in Lykens

The longtime Tower City pharmacy is moving to a new location after 50 years of serving the community.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 9:35pm

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A minimalist studio still life photograph featuring a glass mortar and pestle, a stack of pill bottles, and a small bouquet of fresh herbs, symbolizing the blending of traditional pharmacy care and modern grocery store convenience.The integration of a longtime local pharmacy into a regional grocery store chain signals a shift in how healthcare services are being delivered to communities.Tower City Today

Williams Valley Pharmacy, a fixture in Tower City, Pennsylvania for the past 50 years, is moving to a new location inside the Boyer's Food Markets grocery store in the nearby town of Lykens. The pharmacy will be opening its doors at the 672 Main Street Boyer's location on April 20, 2026, allowing them to offer new services and technology to customers while continuing daily local deliveries.

Why it matters

The move represents a shift in how pharmacies are integrating with larger grocery store chains to provide more convenient healthcare services to local communities. It also highlights the challenges small businesses can face in maintaining a presence in changing retail environments, even after decades of serving the same area.

The details

Williams Valley Pharmacy has been operating along East Grand Avenue in Tower City for the past 50 years. However, the business announced that this Monday, April 20, 2026, the pharmacy will be opening a new location inside the Boyer's Food Markets grocery store in the nearby town of Lykens. Boyer's said they are "thrilled" to welcome the pharmacy into their store, allowing them to offer "expert care and pharmacy convenience directly to your neighborhood." All existing prescriptions will automatically transfer to the new location, and the pharmacy will continue providing local daily deliveries.

  • Williams Valley Pharmacy has been operating in Tower City for the past 50 years.
  • The pharmacy will be opening its new location inside Boyer's Food Markets in Lykens on April 20, 2026.

The players

Williams Valley Pharmacy

A longtime independent pharmacy that has served the Tower City, Pennsylvania community for the past 50 years.

Boyer's Food Markets

A regional grocery store chain that is welcoming the Williams Valley Pharmacy into its Lykens, Pennsylvania location.

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What they’re saying

“After 50 years of serving this small community, Williams Valley Pharmacy is moving to a new home. While we are sad to leave Tower City, our new location allows us to offer new services and technology to you.”

— Williams Valley Pharmacy

“We're bringing expert care and pharmacy convenience directly to your neighborhood, making it easier than ever to manage your health while you shop.”

— Boyer's Food Markets

What’s next

The new Williams Valley Pharmacy location inside Boyer's Food Markets in Lykens will open its doors to customers on April 20, 2026.

The takeaway

This move by Williams Valley Pharmacy represents a growing trend of pharmacies integrating with larger grocery store chains to provide more convenient healthcare services to local communities. However, it also highlights the challenges small businesses can face in maintaining a presence in changing retail environments, even after decades of serving the same area.