Seitz Drug

Seitz Drug Seitz Drug Company was established in 1867 by George Seitz with the founding of Ellsworth, KS. This would be the second of four locations. Mr. and First St.

A flood ruined that site and the town was moved to higher ground where it sits today. When the town moved, Seitz Drug relocated to the corner of North Main and Douglas Avenue, facing the railroad tracks. The store was passed on to Hans Seitz. Joe Seitz then succeeded Hans. Joe would be the last Seitz family member to own the company. Robert Nichols worked for Mr. Joe Seitz and took over the store upon his death in 1961. Nichols saw the traditional value of the Seitz Drug name and chose to keep it. Nichols sold the store to Terry W. Kepka in January of 1974. Kepka also chose to keep the name. In the early 1900's, the store moved from the North Main location to the corner of Douglas Ave. Later, the store moved to its present location at 206 N. Douglas—part of the historic Wellington Building District. The Wellington building was made up of some 21 individual stores. Wellington was very enterprising. He had his own glazing company to take care of the glass in his buildings. He owned the first fire department which was located at the present-day City Hall. The Wellington block was heated by a coal fired boiler that was located under the present-day pharmacy. Also under the pharmacy was a barbershop that advertised bathing facilities. The basement businesses were interconnected by walkways. Many of these below ground businesses at that time were illuminated by large windows and, though bricked in now, can still be seen. In 2009, downtown Ellsworth was designated as a national historic business district. With this designation, Mr. Kepka, along with others in the community, chose to restore the store fronts to their original grandeur. The community was also able to raise monies and acquire a grant to fund a downtown beautification project. These funds enabled the community to restore the downtown with period lighting, inlaid bricks, trees and shrubbery and a sound system. The whole project is in keeping with an early 20th century flavor. Seitz Drug is able to operate a modern day pharmacy at a historic site. Besides the usual computerized system found in most pharmacies, the store offers patient counseling, blood pressure monitoring, medication therapy management, home healthcare supplies, gifts and a photo kiosk. Seitz Drug provides a sundries ordering service, if we do not have a particular item, we can order it and have it the next day. Seitz Drug is a traditional store with traditional personal service in a friendly atmosphere.

02/01/2026

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There's some misinformation being shared by big insurance companies that Kansas legislators are proposing a "pill tax", and we need your help to spread the truth!

"Kansas Employers for Affordable Healthcare" (KEAH) is an organization funded by the members shown in this image. As you can see, two of the members are giant insurance companies. Together, just these TWO companies process about half the prescriptions in the US, through their Pharmacy Benefit Managers.

Pharmacy Benefit Managers are raising drug costs for everyone (even including the other members of this organization!) while simultaneously underpaying pharmacies. This bill will prevent this from happening by forcing these companies to shift to a payment model similar to the one used by Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Pharmacy. Other states have made similar laws and saved hundreds of millions of dollars and prevented further pharmacy closures at the same time.

Our state needs to take a stand against giant insurance companies and prevent them from continuing to raise drug costs! PLEASE SHARE THIS!

Here is a link to SB 360:
https://irp.cdn-website.com/5540b848/files/uploaded/The+Kansas+Consumer+Prescription+Protection+and+Accountability+Act.pdf

Not just prescriptions 💊We’ve got gifts too 🎁✨Swing by the pharmacy and check out our gift section for easy, thoughtful ...
01/25/2026

Not just prescriptions 💊

We’ve got gifts too 🎁✨
Swing by the pharmacy and check out our gift section for easy, thoughtful finds.

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner ❤️Skip the crowds and grab chocolates, cards, and thoughtful gifts right here...
01/25/2026

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner ❤️

Skip the crowds and grab chocolates, cards, and thoughtful gifts right here at the pharmacy.
Easy, sweet, and stress-free 💌🍫

15% Off Christmas Items Sale ‼️
01/21/2026

15% Off Christmas Items Sale ‼️

Happy National Pharmacist Day! 💊💙Today we celebrate the pharmacists who work tirelessly to keep our community healthy an...
01/12/2026

Happy National Pharmacist Day! 💊💙

Today we celebrate the pharmacists who work tirelessly to keep our community healthy and informed. Thank you for your dedication, expertise, and compassionate care—our patients are lucky to have you!

Happy New Year to you and yours ❤️
12/30/2025

Happy New Year to you and yours ❤️

In need of Christmas gift ideas or stocking stuffers? Come in to Seitz to say hi and see what we have! We also have a va...
12/09/2025

In need of Christmas gift ideas or stocking stuffers? Come in to Seitz to say hi and see what we have!

We also have a variety of Leanin’ Tree cards for all occasions 🎄🎉💘🎃💍💐❤️‍🩹

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📣 Attention Medicare Patients!It’s time to review your Medicare Part D coverage.Plans can change every year — premiums, ...
11/14/2025

📣 Attention Medicare Patients!

It’s time to review your Medicare Part D coverage.
Plans can change every year — premiums, formularies, and pharmacy networks. Make sure you’re not paying more than you need to!

We offer free plan reviews to help you compare options.

🕒 Enrollment ends Dec. 7 — don’t wait!

We still have FLU and COVID Vaccines available 💉🩹Flu season typically lasts from October to February, sometimes even int...
11/14/2025

We still have FLU and COVID Vaccines available 💉🩹

Flu season typically lasts from October to February, sometimes even into April/May 🦠💊

Also available upon request, we have RSV vaccines!

Walk-ins welcome! Stop in and see us! ❤️

10/21/2025

Happy National Pharmacy Technician Day to Katie, Madison, and Susan!

Today we celebrate the hardworking pharmacy technicians who keep our pharmacies running smoothly every single day. From preparing prescriptions to supporting patients and pharmacists alike — you are the backbone of pharmacy care. 💙

Thank you for your dedication, accuracy, and compassion!

If you’re in need of any fall or Halloween decor, come on in and check out what we have! 🎃👻🍂
10/06/2025

If you’re in need of any fall or Halloween decor, come on in and check out what we have!

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We have flu and COVID shots available now at Seitz! 💉‼️ Moderna, high dose and regular flu shots. Come get yours today!
09/22/2025

We have flu and COVID shots available now at Seitz! 💉‼️

Moderna, high dose and regular flu shots. Come get yours today!

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206 N. Douglas Avenue
Ellsworth, KS
67439

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+17854723212

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