About

THE PHARMACY FOR yOU

THE PHARMACY FOR yOU

Our expertly trained pharmacists and friendly staff pride themselves on ensuring your pharmacy experience exceeds expectations.

A good neighbor is someone who cares about your community, your family, and your well-being. That’s the Prescription Shoppe, your local caring, neighborhood pharmacy. The Prescription Shoppe has been part of the local community since 1999, serving the residents of the surrounding area and North Carolina.

Our mission is to help every person live their best quality of life through innovative healthcare products and services. Get to know us, and get to know the value we can bring to your family’s life.

Rob Barrett, PharmD.

Owner/CEO

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Meet Our Pharmacists

Laura Kessell, PharmD.

Laura Kessell, PharmD.

Pharmacist Manager, Seven Lakes Location

Laura loves the connection made with customers while working at a community pharmacy. She worked at an independent pharmacy (Edgewood Pharmacy in Burlington, NC) before attending pharmacy school. Laura then went on to attend Cambell University School of Pharmacy and graduated in 2006.

Outside of work, Laura finds joy in maintaining scrapbooks here and there and watching her boys play baseball and golf. In her downtime, she enjoys hanging out with friends.

Eric Carter, PharmD.

Eric Carter, PharmD.

Pharmacist Manager, Whispering Pines Location

Eric, a native of Fayetteville, NC, discovered his calling to serve others through the field of pharmacy as a teenager. He attended Campbell University where he earned a BS in Clinical Research and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Before serving as the Pharmacy Manager at the Whispering Pines Prescription Shoppe, Eric worked in various retail pharmacy settings for 14 years. He has worked as a pharmacist in Moore County since 2015.

For Eric, a patient-centered and community-focused approach to pharmacy is of utmost importance, and working in a community pharmacy allows him to do just that. Eric resides in Carthage with his wife and son. In addition to spending time with his family and friends, Eric enjoys playing the piano, singing, and playing golf.

Kim Bost, PharmD.

Kim Bost, PharmD.

Chief Compounding Officer

Kim is originally from Georgia where she graduated from the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy. Go DAWGS! She has practiced pharmacy for over 35 years in areas including independent pharmacies, chain pharmacies as well as hospital pharmacy. Before moving to North Carolina, Kim owned 2 independent pharmacies – one traditional and one compounding pharmacy.

Kim lives in Norwood, NC with her husband, Zeb. They have 3 adult children, Zach, Taylor, and Emma Grace. Zach recently married Alex Weber, adding another girl to the family. The Bost clan is rounded out with the latest addition of Gertie, a 5-month old German Short-haired pointer.

Rob Barrett, PharmD.

Rob Barrett, PharmD.

Owner/CEO
Rob Barrett, who has been working in pharmacy since 1999, lives with his wife Katie and three girls–Lawson, Caroline, and Whitley. They attend church at The Village Chapel in Pinehurst and enjoy spending time together, boating, snow skiing, golfing, and hanging out with friends. He graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill Eshelman School of Pharmacy and has been in independent pharmacy his entire career. Rob has owned the Prescription Shoppe since 2010 and loves focusing on the positive impact that independent pharmacy can have in the community and statewide.