By Danielle Kutchel
After 20 years, one of Hampton Park’s most familiar faces is hanging up the white coat.
Greg Clements, outgoing pharmacist at Priceline Pharmacy Hampton Park, has become the welcoming smile behind the counter for many repeat customers – but after two decades in the job, it’s time for a change.
Indeed, Mr Clements said there have already been lots of changes in the area over the years. He no longer drives past farms on the way to work, but rather factories and new housing estates.
“The mix of people has changed, it’s much more multicultural than it was when I first came here, which is a good thing,” he said.
“Otherwise, the people are still the same as they were 20 years ago – friendly, and when they’re in need of help I’m happy to do so.”
He has no firm plans for the future yet, but will be taking a break before getting into anything new.
Mr Clements said he was sad to be leaving Priceline after so long.
“I’ll miss the daily interaction with customers and the people you get to know over the years,” he said.
“Some have been here longer than me! You build up to a first name basis. I’ll miss the friendships.”
He paid tribute to those customers on his last day in store.
“A big thankyou to them for embracing me when I first started, and for continuing to come and see me,” he said.
“Without customers, I wouldn’t have had a business.”
New owners will take over Priceline Pharmacy Hampton Park from Tuesday 16 March.
