June 30, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Medly Pharmacy, Pharmaca, Richard Willis
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Medly Pharmacy announced on Wednesday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the Pharmaca pharmacy chain based in Boulder, Colo. The acquisition is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021 and is subject to customary closing conditions. For nearly 20 years, Pharmaca has operated 28 stores, offering
November 1, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Paul and Marilyn Leoni, Pharmaca, Richard Willis
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News

BOULDER, Colo. — Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, the nation’s first and largest chain of integrative pharmacies, announced it will be opening a new location in Santa Monica, Calif., in November. The ownership transition from Patton’s Pharmacy, at 734 Montana Avenue, is nearly complete, with a grand opening planned for November 17. “Patton’s has long been a pillar of the Santa
January 17, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
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Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News

What will the second year of the Trump administration look like? Is the demise of the Affordable Care Act imminent? Will pharmacists get the greater role in health care they have long sought? These are among the questions top chain drug industry executives are pondering as they look to 2018. With spiraling health care costs and
September 25, 2017 by Mark Baumgartner and Chain Drug Review
Aaron's Apothecary, Beverly Hills Pharmaca, Chicago Pharmaca, Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, Richard Willis, Roxbury Pharmacy
2017, Issue 09-25-2017, Issues, News
BOULDER, Colo. — Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy is expanding beyond its western U.S. market area via an independent pharmacy acquisition that will bring it to the Windy City. Pharmaca has entered an agreement to buy Aaron’s Apothecary in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, the chain’s first location in the city. In addition, Pharmaca has boosted
September 25, 2017 by Jeffrey Woldt and Chain Drug Review
Jeffrey Woldt, Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, Richard Willis
2017, Issue 09-25-2017, Issues, Opinion

Since its founding in Boulder, Colo., 17 years ago, Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy has honed its singular vision of drug store retailing in five western states, viewed as particularly conducive to the pairing of traditional pharmacy services with natural and complementary health and beauty solutions. The company is now intent on demonstrating that its holistic approach
September 6, 2017 by Chain Drug Review
Aaron's Apothecary, Beverly Hills Pharmaca, Chicago Pharmaca, Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, Richard Willis, Roxbury Pharmacy
Business, Leading Headlines, Retail News

BOULDER, Colo. — A pair of independent pharmacy acquisitions will bring Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy beyond the western United States to the Windy City. Pharmaca said Wednesday that it has entered an agreement to buy Aaron’s Apothecary in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, the chain’s first location in the nation’s third-largest city. In addition, Pharmaca has expanded
January 10, 2017 by Chain Drug Review
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Business, Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News

“The times they are a changin’,” Nobel laureate Bob Dylan sang in 1964. It’s as true now as it was 53 years ago, especially for the chain drug industry. With the incoming administration of Donald Trump, all bets are off with health care. The Affordable Care Act appears set for demise, but no one in
January 4, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
Highland Consumer Partners, Mark Panzer, Peter Cornetta, Pharmaca, Richard Willis
Business, Leading Headlines, Retail News

BOULDER, Colo. — Richard Willis has been hired as president and chief executive officer of Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy. Pharmaca said Monday that the 56-year-old Willis, who most recently served as the president and CEO of SpeedCommerce, also joins the board of directors. “I am excited for the opportunity to lead this outstanding senior management team