May 24, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
Benzer Pharmacy, Binita Patel, independent pharmacy, video
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This year, Benzer Pharmacy plans to open 20 to 30 new pharmacies. Company executives have previously said that, through its franchise program, Benzer can add 600 more stores by providing a turnkey solution for independent pharmacies to rebrand to its banner. To that end, next month Benzer plans to hold a dinner presentation to outline its franchise model and
May 24, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
Alpesh Patel, Benzer Pharmacy, Dhara Patel, DME, durable medical equipment
Leading Headlines, Retail News
TAMPA, Fla. — Benzer Pharmacy has launched an online store for durable medical equipment (DME). The pharmacy chain said Monday that the website, BenzerMedicalEquipment.com, offers a broad selection of DME products, spanning such categories as aids to daily living, back and neck therapy, beds and accessories, casting supplies, convalescent care, diabetes care, edema products, electrotherapy,
May 12, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
Alpesh Patel, Benzer Pharmacy, Kylanne Green, Lindsay Wall, specialty pharmacy, URAC
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
TAMPA, Fla. — Benzer Pharmacy has received specialty pharmacy accreditation from health standards body URAC. The drug chain said that the Benzer Pharmacy in Auburndale, Fla., has been granted full accreditation pursuant to Specialty Pharmacy, Version 2.1. The URAC accreditation process demonstrates a commitment to quality services and serves as a framework to improve business
May 10, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
Benzer Pharmacy, EY Entrepreneur of The Year Award, Manish Patel
Retail News
TAMPA, Fla. — Benzer Pharmacy chief executive officer Manish Patel has been named as a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur of The Year 2016 Award in Florida. Now in its 30th year, the EY Entrepreneur of The Year Award recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and
April 4, 2016 by Brian Bossetta and Chain Drug Review
Benzer Pharmacy, Binita Patel, independent pharmacies
2016, Issue 04-04-2016, Issues, News
TAMPA, Fla. — Benzer Pharmacy recently announced that it is introducing a franchise model that it says will revolutionize independent pharmacies. The retail pharmacy chain is inviting independents to unite under the Benzer brand. Independent pharmacies need a common identity and platform to leverage their collective strength, according to the company. “To thrive in this
March 14, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
Benzer Pharmacy, Binita Patel, independent pharmacies
Business, Leading Headlines, Retail News
TAMPA, Fla. — To help propel its rapid growth, Benzer Pharmacy has formally launched its franchise model to draw independent pharmacies to its brand. The retail pharmacy chain said Monday that independents adopting its model can benefit from greater brand recognition as well as group purchasing power and combined cost of goods (such as for
March 11, 2016 by CDR Blog
Benzer Pharmacy, Benzer Specialty Pharmacy, Mike LaBrecque, specialty medication
CDR Blog
Benzer Pharmacy’s specialty medication arm has set up shop on New Orlean’s Canal Street by establishing a center of excellence, with a focus on HIV and hepatitis C. Located at 2525 Canal St., the location’s services include insurance benefits verification, completion of prior authorizations, appeals processing and submission, financial assistance programs (co-pay/foundations) and drug/disease patient
February 10, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
Acme Pharmacy, Anointed Pharmacy, Benzer Pharmacy, John Cox, Vinit Patel
Retail News
TAMPA, Fla. — Benzer Pharmacy has acquired Acme Pharmacy in Mango, Fla., which will mark the third location that the drug chain has added so far this year. The Acme store is being rebranded as Benzer Pharmacy and will continue to provide pharmacy and other health services to the surrounding communities, the drug chain said.
January 11, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
Alpesh Patel, Benzer Pharmacy, compounding, disease management, specialty pharmacy
Business, Leading Headlines, Retail News
TAMPA, Fla. — Benzer Pharmacy this year aims to continue the aggressive growth it achieved last year. The drug chain said Monday that it opened a new store in Hendersonville, Tenn., expanding its network to more than 50 stores in nine states. That followed several pharmacy openings in Florida during late 2015, including in Tampa
November 9, 2015 by John Schultz and Chain Drug Review
Benzer Pharmacy, compounding pharmacies, specialty pharmacy
2015, Issue 11-09-2015, Issues, News
TAMPA, Fla. — Moving ahead with its expansion plans, Benzer Pharmacy has opened its first store in Georgia. The new location, in Greensboro, offers compounding and specialty medications. “Whereas the national chain drug stores offer virtually everything from soup to nuts, Benzer Pharmacy, which is an independent retail chain store, is more of an apothecary
October 13, 2015 by Chain Drug Review
Benzer Pharmacy, compounding pharmacies, retail pharmacy, specialty medications, specialty pharmacy
Leading Headlines, Retail News
TAMPA, Fla. — Benzer Pharmacy has set up shop in a new state, Georgia, with the official opening of a new drug store in Greensboro. Along with retail pharmacy services, the Greensboro store offers compounding and specialty medications. “Whereas the national chain drug stores offer virtually everything from soup to nuts, Benzer Pharmacy, an independent
September 29, 2015 by Chain Drug Review
Alpesh Patel, Benzer Pharmacy, Manish Patel
Business, Leading Headlines, Retail News
TAMPA, Fla. — Pushing ahead with its expansion, Benzer Pharmacy has opened a pair of new locations and earned recognition in its home state for rapid growth. The Tampa-based retail pharmacy chain last week opened stores in Brandon and Jacksonville, Fla. It now has about 50 stores overall, with locations in Florida, Michigan, Virginia, North
August 25, 2015 by Chain Drug Review
Alpesh Patel, Benzer Pharmacy, Inc. 5000, Manish Patel
Business, Leading Headlines, Retail News
TAMPA, Fla. — Benzer Pharmacy has made this year’s Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies, coming in at No. 1500. The drug chain said Monday that companies making the 2015 Inc. 5000 list were ranked according to percentage of revenue growth between 2011 and 2014. Benzer Pharmacy generated sales growth of 274% during
August 3, 2015 by Chain Drug Review
Benzer Pharmacy, Courtney Griner, Dispill, Dispill-USA, med-pack preparations, multidose packaging system
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
TAMPA, Fla. — Benzer Pharmacy has begun offering free med-pack preparations to customers struggling to remember to take all their medications and keep them organized. The regional drug chain said Monday that the solution employs the Dispill cold-sealed, multidose packaging system from Dispill-USA Inc. Each blister pack contains multiple medications that are grouped based on