Arkansas Pharmacists Association Responds to USA Drug Closures
By: KARK 4 News
Updated: September 11, 2012
The Arkansas Pharmacists Association has issued the following statement
in response to Monday's announcement that some USA Drug stores around
Arkansas will be closed:
The Arkansas Pharmacists Association (APA) regrets the Sept. 10 announcement by Walgreens that they will close 76 USA Drug stores, including 27 in Arkansas.
"We regret the loss of jobs for pharmacists and other USA Drug staff members, as well as the impact that these closures will have on USA Drug patients," said APA Executive Vice President Mark Riley. "Pharmacists are medication experts and among the most accessible health care providers in communities throughout Arkansas. We encourage patients in this unfortunate situation to take the opportunity to find a new pharmacy home based on personal service and the expertise of the local pharmacist. A personal relationship with your pharmacist can help improve your health care."
APA created a section on its website www.arrx.org for those USA Drug pharmacists who are impacted by closures to complete a form stating that they are looking for employment so they can be referred for new opportunities.
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The Arkansas Pharmacists Association (APA) regrets the Sept. 10 announcement by Walgreens that they will close 76 USA Drug stores, including 27 in Arkansas.
"We regret the loss of jobs for pharmacists and other USA Drug staff members, as well as the impact that these closures will have on USA Drug patients," said APA Executive Vice President Mark Riley. "Pharmacists are medication experts and among the most accessible health care providers in communities throughout Arkansas. We encourage patients in this unfortunate situation to take the opportunity to find a new pharmacy home based on personal service and the expertise of the local pharmacist. A personal relationship with your pharmacist can help improve your health care."
APA created a section on its website www.arrx.org for those USA Drug pharmacists who are impacted by closures to complete a form stating that they are looking for employment so they can be referred for new opportunities.
Continuing Coverage:
