CINCINNATI — Kroger Health recently received the CPPA Community Pharmacy Practice Accreditation through the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP). The CPPA accreditation recognizes Kroger Health’s ongoing commitment to help people live healthier lives through the continued acceleration of clinical services with their more than 2,200 pharmacies across the nation. These services include immunization administration, medication therapy management, and health and wellness screenings.

In 2016, Kroger Health was the first ever national pharmacy retail chain to receive CPPA community pharmacy accreditation, with 15 pharmacy locations obtaining the credential. After launching a corporate-wide initiative earlier this year, all Kroger Health pharmacies are now CPPA accredited.  Obtaining accreditation throughout Kroger Health’s family of pharmacies demonstrates Kroger Health’s commitment to advanced clinical care to the communities served by its pharmacies.

“Pharmacy is about much more than putting pills in a bottle,” said Colleen Lindholz, president of Kroger Health. “At Kroger Health, our team of pharmacists and technicians practice at the top of their licenses, working to serve our patients across a broad spectrum of health and wellness needs, from vaccinations and clinical counseling, to diabetes prevention. This accreditation from the CPPA is a meaningful recognition of the work of our pharmacy associates nationwide.”

The voluntary CPPA community pharmacy accreditation process recognizes pharmacies that meet CPPA standards in practice management, patient care services, and quality improvement. Additionally, pharmacies must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to setting and achieving goals based on regular program evaluations, patient feedback, and patient outcomes of care.

“NABP congratulates Kroger on achieving Community Pharmacy Accreditation for their entire chain of pharmacies,” said Carmen Catizone, executive director/secretary, NABP. “With the addition of this accreditation to their portfolio they further demonstrate their commitment to providing patient care services that improve health outcomes.”