Reducing Medication Errors from Look-Alike, Sound-Alike Drugs Medication safety doesn’t only depend on the right drug being prescribed. It also depends on the right drug being heard, read, entered, dispensed, and administered. That may sound obvious, but history tells us a different story. Medication name confusion has contributed to safety concerns significant enough to prompt…
Guardian Pharmacy Services Announces Senior Leadership Promotions to Support Continued Growth and Operational Alignment Guardian Pharmacy Services announced a series of senior leadership promotions to its corporate and regional leadership teams designed to strengthen operational alignment, support the company’s continued growth, and further enhance service consistency across its national network of pharmacies. Guardian promoted several…
Guardian Pharmacy Services Participates in NatCon 2026 Conference Guardian Pharmacy Services participated in NatCon, the largest national conference focused on mental health and substance use, hosted by National Council for Mental Wellbeing. The three-day event was held April 27-29, 2026, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, bringing together nearly 6,000 professionals from across the country. Industry Engagement and Education The conference…
Andrea Silas Named President of Guardian Pharmacy of Birmingham Guardian Pharmacy Services announced Andrea Silas as president of Guardian Pharmacy of Birmingham. She will oversee day-to-day operations, customer relationships, and strategic growth for the pharmacy. Silas succeeds Philip Boyd, who has transitioned to vice president of technology solutions and services at Guardian Pharmacy Services. Silas joined Guardian Pharmacy of…
Guardian Pharmacy of Minnesota Promotes Jeff Kerr to President of Sauk Rapids Pharmacy Guardian Pharmacy Services announced the promotion of Jeff Kerr to president of Guardian Pharmacy of Minnesota’s Sauk Rapids location. In this position, Kerr will manage all aspects of daily operations, strengthen customer relationships, and advance the pharmacy’s overall growth. He succeeds Mark Boe,…
GuardianShield’s Insurance Optimizer Program: Improving Medication Access and Reducing Cost Burden In senior living and long-term care (LTC) settings, prescription drug coverage issues are a common barrier to medication access for residents and a frequent source of frustration for families and community staff. Under Medicare and other benefit plans, prior authorizations, plan limitations, and non-covered…
Guardian Pharmacy Services Names 2025 Pharmacies of the Year Guardian Pharmacy Services recognized two pharmacies with its 2025 Pharmacy of the Year award, marking the first time in the company’s history that the honor has been awarded to multiple locations. The award was presented during Guardian’s annual Pharmacy Management Meeting, held April 7–9 in Frisco,…
Infection Prevention in Assisted Living: What Today’s Leaders Should Know Infections threaten more than the health of residents. They increase hospitalizations, overwhelm staff, strain families, and can put a community’s reputation at risk. The unique challenge for assisted living providers is to deliver homelike, person-centered care for an aging population with more complex medical needs…
Guardian to Host 2026 Annual Clinical Symposium Registration is now open for Guardian’s Annual Clinical Symposium, a two-day virtual continuing education event taking place May 7–8, 2026. The symposium offers up to six hours of continuing education (CEUs) for pharmacists, nurses, and licensed nursing home administrators. Session topics include age-friendly care, diabetes management, safe medication handling, psychotropic medication use, and other issues impacting older adults and the senior care industry. …
Springing Forward to Enhance Residents’ Well-being As winter loosens its icy grip, spring ushers in warmth and nature’s vibrant colors to create a season of hope, rebirth and renewal. Inspired by the changing of seasons, it’s a time for care teams to spring into action with renewed passion, energy and shared aspiration to secure the…