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Guardian Pharmacy Services Expands Virginia Footprint with Acquisition of Wellness Concepts

Guardian Pharmacy Services Expands Virginia Footprint with Acquisition of Wellness Concepts Guardian Pharmacy Services has expanded its presence in Virginia through the acquisition of Wellness Concepts, a long-term care pharmacy based in Grottoes, Va. The addition expands Guardian’s footprint to three pharmacies serving Northern, Southwest, and Central Virginia, strengthening the company’s ability to support the…

Guardian Pharmacy Services Announces Leadership Transitions

Guardian Pharmacy Services Announces Leadership Transitions Executive Vice President Kendall Forbes to Retire on July 1, 2026 Guardian Names David Morris as Chief Operating Officer and Will Mudd as Chief Financial Officer Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. announced that Kendall Forbes, who has served as Executive Vice President of Sales & Operations since 2004, has decided to retire, effective…

Guardian Pharmacy of Jacksonville Promotes Laura Polinsky to President

Guardian Pharmacy of Jacksonville Promotes Laura Polinsky to President Guardian Pharmacy of Jacksonville has promoted Laura Polinsky, Pharm.D. to pharmacy president. Polinsky will oversee all aspects of daily operations, cultivate customer relationships, and drive the pharmacy’s overall growth. She succeeds Khristy McClelland, R.Ph., who was promoted to senior vice president of Guardian Pharmacy Services’ Southeast…

Guardian Pharmacy Services Announces Senior Leadership Promotions to Support Continued Growth and Operational Alignment

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 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

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 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,…

Guardian Pharmacy Services Names 2025 Pharmacies of the Year

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,…

Guardian to Host 2026 Annual Clinical Symposium

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. …

Guardian Pharmacy Services Hosts Annual Sales & Account Management Meeting in Atlanta

Guardian Pharmacy Services Hosts Annual Sales & Account Management Meeting in Atlanta Guardian Pharmacy Services brought together nearly 300 employees from across the country in Atlanta last week for its annual Sales & Account Management Meeting. The event aligned sales, account management, and pharmacy leadership teams around key priorities for the year ahead. Attendees included…