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Imagine balancing between LTC pharmacy operations and maintaining a hands-on local presence. That’s exactly the adventure Kara Benson has embarked on at Lewis Family Drug, spanning South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa. Her time in the pharmacy industry showcases the best of retail and long-term care pharmacy models. Read on to learn more about Kara’s pharmacy journey, Lewis Family Drug’s role in the LTC industry, and how to streamline your pharmacy operations.

There are a million reasons not to do something. We think of the time commitment, financial investment, the potential discomfort, and — most powerfully — the fear of failure. It's self-doubt that can deter some from taking that great leap, even if it’s something they want to do.

It takes a village to run a successful pharmacy. For starters, you need to open a pharmacy. Then you need to grow a loyal patient base. If your pharmacy is a well-oiled machine, then your pharmacy technicians are the oil that keeps it chugging along.

"As soon as I was born, I was in the pharmacy, and as soon as I could walk, I was cleaning shelves. "That’s how Chad Kodiak describes the beginning of his pharmacy journey. His father established their family pharmacy in 1969, which sold everything from greeting cards to Fannie Mae candy. As he grew and found his professional niche, the road to becoming a pharmacist became increasingly clear.

Every pharmacist has their why. Some don the white coat to help their community, whereas others for their love of science and medicine. For Jennifer Guthrie, her pharmacy journey started at home.

Walking through the doors of Oak Lawn Pharmacy is like a breath of fresh air. Its new renovations show what a modern pharmacy should look like: a slick, inviting healthcare destination, ready to provide exceptional patient care at a moment’s notice.

Marcus Howard wants to fill the culture gap and trust gap. Read on to learn how GreaterHealth Pharmacy and Wellness does just that for the St. Louis community.

Kyle McCormick envisioned the opening of his own pharmacy, incorporating a cost-plus membership model designed to provide savings for patients by cutting out unnecessary middleman costs. After all the research and planning, this dream became a reality in March 2020 when he opened Blueberry Pharmacy in West View, PA.