February 12, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Benzer Pharmacy, DisposeRx’s market leading at-home medication disposal packets, Tonya Shackelford
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

TAMPA, Fla. – Benzer Pharmacy announced it will begin offering DisposeRx’s market leading at-home medication disposal packets. The packets will be offered by pharmacists during the comprehensive in-person consultations to patients with unused and expired medications at home. “Our culture is built on a ‘people first’ philosophy, and the safety of our patients and their families is
January 6, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
AshHEALTH, Ashton Maaraba, Benzer Pharmacy, QualityCare Pharmacies, Tonya Shackelford
Business, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

TAMPA, Fla. — In a deal brokered by AshHEALTH, Benzer Pharmacy announced Monday the signing of Rochester, N.Y.-based, pharmacy buying group, QualityCare Pharmacies as the newest member to join its fast-growing Benzer Group Purchasing Organization (GPO). Tonya Shackelford, Benzer Pharmacy, President, “We are thrilled that QualityCare Pharmacies has joined our GPO Model. QualityCare members will
December 16, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Alpesh Pate, AshHEALTH, Ashton Maaraba, Benzer Pharmacy
Business, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

TAMPA — Benzer Pharmacy announced Monday that it has named AshHEALTH to spearhead it’s National GPO and pharmacy acquisition strategy. Benzer is targeting aggressive growth as it aims to expand its fast-growing health-hub platform in every community Benzer serves. AshHEALTH was founded by health care industry executive, Ashton Maaraba. The Rochester, NY-based company is positioned
May 15, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Benzer Pharmacy
Pharmacy

TAMPA, Fla. — Benzer Pharmacy is a company of pharmacists and technicians who are supported from the corporate office in their efforts to put the patient first. No effort is spared by Benzer to provide positive outcomes, according to chief operating officer Noah Chapman. “We have not lost sight of the importance and responsibility of
January 22, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Benzer Pharmacy, Meghann Chilcott
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News, Technology

TAMPA, Fla. — Benzer Pharmacy has hired accomplished retail pharmacy and health care technology expert Meghann Chilcott to lead future decision-making efforts as the company’s new chief technology and marketing officer. In a career spanning more than 20 years — across the health care, retail, pharmaceutical and technology industries — Chilcott has established an enviable
January 8, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Alpesh Patel, Benzer Pharmacy, medication therapy management, MTM services
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News

TAMPA, Fla. — Benzer Pharmacy is adding medication therapy management (MTM) to the list of clinical services it provides. The MTM services being offered include pharmacotherapy consultation, progress check-ins, anticoagulation management, health and wellness programs, immunizations and medication therapy reviews. “Medication therapy management is a patient-centric approach to bridge the gap between pharmacists and patients,”
August 7, 2017 by Chain Drug Review
Benzer pharmacists, Benzer Pharmacy, clinical services, collaborative practice program, Lindsay Wall
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TAMPA, Fla. — Via a collaborative practice program, Benzer Pharmacy has begun helping doctors provide clinical services to improve patient health outcomes and generate more revenue for physicians’ offices. The clinical services include chronic care management for patients with chronic or complex diseases and health conditions, transitional care management for patients being discharged from a
July 5, 2017 by Chain Drug Review
Accreditation Commission for Health Care, ACHC, Benzer Pharmacy, Lindsay Wall
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News

TAMPA, Fla. — Through a collaborative practice program, Benzer Pharmacy has begun helping doctors provide clinical services to improve patient health outcomes and generate more revenue for physician offices. The regional drug chain said Monday that the clinical services include chronic care management for patients with chronic or complex diseases and health conditions, transitional care
February 21, 2017 by Chain Drug Review
Benzer Pharmacy, Benzer Pharmacy Residency Program, Lindsay Wall
Pharmacy, Retail News

TAMPA, Fla. — Regional drug chain Benzer Pharmacy is introducing a pharmacy residency program. The company said Tuesday that the Benzer Pharmacy Residency Program is aimed at providing further training to pharmacy students with a focus in clinical care. The post-graduation training program will focus on medication therapy management (MTM), chronic disease state management, asthma
February 10, 2017 by Chain Drug Review
Alpesh Patel, Benzer Pharmacy
Leading Headlines, Retail News

TAMPA, Fla. — Benzer Pharmacy has set foot on the West Coast with its first store in California. The independent regional pharmacy chain opened its latest location in Long Beach, Calif., with the acquisition of Care Rite Pharmacy at at 3500 East Broadway. “We are looking at how we can provide better clinical care by
October 25, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
Arkansas, Benzer Pharmacy, independent pharmacy chain, John Cox
Business, Leading Headlines, Retail News

TAMPA, Fla. — Benzer Pharmacy has set foot in its 12th state with the opening of its first store in Arkansas. Located at 300 Perry St. in Helena, Ark., the new Benzer location houses a full-service pharmacy and offers over-the-counter health products, immunizations, health consultations and personalized care. The pharmacy also provides solutions for the
October 14, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
Benzer Pharmacy, Binita Patel
Retail News

TAMPA, Fla. — Benzer Pharmacy has opened its first franchised pharmacy location in Oklahoma. The drug chain said Friday that the new store, at 219 Dewey Ave. in Poteau, Oklahoma, also marks the debut of the Benzer Pharmacy brand in the state. Overall, Benzer now has more than 60 pharmacy locations, including Tennessee, Florida, Michigan,
August 15, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
Alpesh Patel, American Pharmacy Purchasing Alliance, Benzer Pharmacy, Joshua Pirestani, pharmaceutical purchasing, pharmacy purchasing
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News

TAMPA, Fla. — Benzer Pharmacy has joined the American Pharmacy Purchasing Alliance (APPA), a pharmacy purchasing association. All of Benzer’s more than 60 pharmacy locations nationwide will be members of the alliance, according to Benzer Pharmacy president Alpesh Patel. “We are excited to announce that all Benzer pharmacies will be joining this alliance that offers
August 10, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
Alpesh Patel, Benzer Pharmacy, Lindsay Wall, Manish Patel, medication nonadherence, Syed Hashmi
Pharmacy, Retail News

TAMPA, Fla. — Benzer Pharmacy is addressing the medication nonadherence problem by offering a custom pill tray for patients on multiple medicines. The once-weekly dispensing system, accommodating patients taking over 10 medications in a day, provides daily removable cartridges that can be carried in a purse, briefcase or coat pocket. Benzer said the pill tray is