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Oklahoma has been awarded the 2024 Guardian Pharmacy of the Year in recognition of high achievement in several business metrics,…

  Women We Admire has named Guardian Pharmacy of Maine’s President, Courtney Oland, as one of the top 50 Women…

More than 200 Guardian Pharmacy employees gathered in Dallas last week for the annual Sales & Account Management Meeting. This…

Guardian Pharmacy Services is proud to announce our inclusion in the prestigious Russell 2000® Index as part of the fourth-quarter…

Guardian Pharmacy Services is pleased to announce its partnership with Freedom Pharmacy, a long-term care pharmacy based in Randolph, N.J.…

November marks Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to recognize and honor the incredible caregivers, staff, and families who dedicate themselves…

Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15 and runs through December 7. This annual enrollment period gives everyone with Medicare an…

Guardian Pharmacy Services marked a significant milestone in its 20-year history this September with its debut on the New York…

  Middle Tennessee Pharmacy Services (MTPS), a member of Guardian Pharmacy Services, one of the nation’s largest and most innovative…

  As part of ongoing efforts to enhance service offerings and provide even greater value, Heartland Pharmacy has rebranded to…

Guardian’s president and CEO Fred Burke appeared on ASCP’s Rxperience podcast, hosted by Chad Worz and Thomas Hanzel. Fred was a…

Company enhances long-term care access in Idaho, Utah, Colorado, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming.

Lori Newcomb, board-certified geriatric pharmacist and clinical consultant pharmacist at Guardian Pharmacy of Atlanta, recently discussed fall prevention with The…

Lori Newcomb, board-certified geriatric pharmacist and clinical consultant pharmacist at Guardian Pharmacy of Atlanta, recently discussed fall prevention with The…

Guardian Pharmacy of Southwest Florida, a member of Guardian Pharmacy Services, announced Jay Mandra, Pharm.D., as its new president.

In this guide, providers will learn steps to reduce preventable hospitalizations, improve resident outcomes, and position their community for future…

Guardian Pharmacy is experiencing tremendous growth! With added pharmacy locations serving more communities and their residents, we are proud to…

Matt Hopp, president of Guardian Pharmacy of Atlanta, recently spoke with Modern Luxury’s Medicine + Doctors Atlanta about the importance…

Guardian Pharmacy Services and Southern Pharmacy Services, a member of the Guardian family, today announced the opening of a new…

Michael Counts, president of Guardian Pharmacy of the Heartland, recently spoke with McKnight’s Long-Term Care News about how best to ensure medication…

In this guide, discover polypharmacy’s causes, effects on residents, the financial burdens on operators, and steps to mitigate excessive medication…

To better align with its growing regional presence, Guardian Pharmacy of Northwest Florida has undergone a strategic name change, rebranding…

One of the largest LTC pharmacy companies in the U.S. moves into new 25,282 square-foot office north of Atlanta

Guardian Pharmacy of Texas, a member of Guardian Pharmacy Services, one of the nation’s largest and most innovative long-term care…

Guardian Pharmacy Services, one of the nation’s largest and most innovative long-term care (LTC) pharmacy companies, and Guardian Pharmacy of…

In this guide, you will learn how by standardizing processes, providing ongoing staff education and training and using the latest…

Facility Helps Long-Term Care Pharmacy Grow Workforce and Better Serve Residents

LTC Pharmacy Doubles its Capacity to Better Serve Customers in Wisconsin & Illinois

Guardian Pharmacy of Atlanta’s Lori Newcomb recently spoke with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution about seniors and how they can best manage…

Substance use disorder (SUD) among older adults is one of the fastest-growing health concerns in the U.S. As the number…

CFO David Morris shares how he and CEO Fred Burke work to keep inflation and labor woes from throttling the…

Guardian Mid-South Pharmacy, a leading Tennessee long-term care (LTC) pharmacy based in Memphis, announced its move into a brand new…

As a new era of care for ALs begins, ensuring residents embrace your partner pharmacy is one of the best…

Guardian Pharmacy Services, one of the nation’s largest and most innovative long-term care (LTC) pharmacy companies, and Guardian Pharmacy of…

Guardian Pharmacy Services, one of the nation’s largest and most innovative long-term care (LTC) pharmacy companies, today announced it has…

Every day assisted living communities are confronting the challenges of a resident population ever increasing in average age and care…

East Tennessee Pharmacy Services (ETPS), a member of Guardian Pharmacy Services, one of the nation’s largest long-term care pharmacy companies,…

After doubling its business in the past year and a half, Guardian Pharmacy of Dallas-Fort Worth recently relocated its headquarters…

Guardian Pharmacy Services, one of the nation’s largest long-term care (LTC) pharmacy companies, and Southern Pharmacy Services, a member of…

A record 22 natural disasters struck the United States last year and long-term care (LTC) communities cannot treat this threat…

After doubling its business in the past five years, Guardian Pharmacy of Southwest Florida recently announced the relocation of its…

Learn how partnering with a LTC pharmacy can help ensure medication compliance and equip you and your staff with the…

After experiencing a 1,250 percent growth in business in less than four years, Right Dose Pharmacy of Cedar Rapids, a…

Senior living communities have made great strides in reducing psychotropic medication usage among residents. But once COVID-19 arrived, it became…

As long-term care communities increasingly have access to the COVID-19 vaccine for staff and residents, many of you have contacted…

The below article about four senior Guardian Mid-South drivers delivering medications to long-term care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic was…

The below article about Cobb County seniors in long-term care facilities receiving COVID-19 vaccinations was published by WXIA-TV (11Alive NBC…

As long-term care communities increasingly have access to the COVID-19 vaccine for staff and residents, many of you have contacted…

Since the pandemic began, assisted living communities have been working around the clock to shield seniors from the impact of…

The following is an excerpt from an Argentum article featuring an interview with Bob Weir, VP of operations & regulatory…

Much has been said about the efforts of our first responders – those on the frontlines serving in hospitals, food…

The following is an article featuring an interview with Rich Eakins, VP of Guardian Pharmacy Services, about how long-term pharmacy…

The safety and well-being of our customers, residents and employees is always our top priority. In the face of the…

This featured byline authored by Fred Burke was originally published by McKnight’s Long-Term Care News

Ron Belville, head of Ron’s Pharmacy Services and Guardian Pharmacy of Anaheim, authored an editorial piece for McKnight’s Senior Living.

Guardian Pharmacy of Maine attends Maine Health Care Association’s Fall Health Care Conference & Expo

Every year in the U.S. 1.3 million seniors are injured by medication and 200,000 are hospitalized due to harmful drug…

Healthcare organizations are turning to the cloud to manage the change and innovation necessary for operational efficiency.

With the peak of the wildfire season in the summer, now is the time to review plans to ensure access…

Guardian Pharmacy Services’ Allison Davis joins 2019 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Atlanta Man & Woman of the Year (MWOY) campaign.

“Leveraging opportunities to add a little joy to the resident’s day would make the time spent more meaningful and positively…

Guardian Pharmacy of South Georgia will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.

Congratulations to Guardian Pharmacy of Southeast Florida named Pharmacy of the Year at our recent Pharmacy Management Meeting in Dallas,…

Kendall Forbes shares his thoughts on our pharmacy’s success.

It is with great pleasure that we announce the transition of a new team member to the Atlanta Support office!

Guardian Pharmacy of NWFL is growing its Christmas giving program to help others in the community.

Guardian is incredibly proud to have such hard-working partners at our local pharmacies. Thank you to all who were involved…

How does data/analytics benefit Guardian Pharmacy? Find out from our CFO here.

Guardian Pharmacy has partnered with Michael Counts, Pharm.D, co-founder of UVANTA Pharmacy of Southern Missouri.

We enjoyed this team bonding experience and look forward to more group outings in the future!

Please join us in welcoming Doug.

We look forward to next year’s conference in Nashville!

The meeting consisted of training and a sharing of best practices.

Combined, the Guardian family now reaches more than 52,000 residents across 14 states.

The company received its highest ranking in six years.

Will the reclassification of hydrocodone combination products to a more restrictive level pose potential complications for providers?

The executive team enjoyed a two-day visit to Burge Plantation.

Thank you to our customers for a great year! We look forward to 2015.

We’re wishing everyone a happy, healthy and safe holiday!

Our RxRunners team enjoyed the 30th annual event supporting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Courtney Oland of Waltz Long Term Care Pharmacy discusses medication challenges in the hospice environment.

David Martin and Laura Dunlap visit the Salesforce convention.

The event is the largest aging services trade show in the country.

Check out some of the great news from our friends over at Guardian Pharmacy of Atlanta!

Guardian Pharmacy helped raise $750,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association as a sponsor of Brookdale’s annual golf tournament.

Guardian thanks our team and pharmacy partners as we look back on a decade of success.

Rob Taymans, RPh, president, discusses the importance of proper medication management.

The teams enjoyed a day of learning and sharing best practices.

The annual meeting brought together 20 pharmacy presidents and the corporate support team.

More than 80 supervisors from 17 pharmacies have now completed the program.

Courtney Oland, director of pharmacy operations, discusses the increasing importance of the long-term care pharmacist.

David Morris shares how Guardian’s business model impacts its finance philosophy.

The program educates supervisors on practices to better serve customers and build a more service-oriented team.

Guardian Pharmacy welcomed 97 leaders from 21 pharmacies to its 2014 Pharmacy Management Meeting in Charleston.

McKnight’s Long-Term Care News & Assisted Living October 1, 2013 Biggest Losers: Providers Work to Reduce Antipsychotic Medications.

The two-day, 16-hour program focuses on building pharmacy operations directors’ leadership skills.

MiddleMarketExecutive.com January 2, 2014 Local Ownership and the Rise of Guardian Pharmacy.

The Corporate Support Team wishes everyone a happy and healthy 2014.

The Corporate Support Team collected almost 40 toys for children in the Atlanta area.

Guardian joined long-term care industry leaders for the 63rd Annual Convention and Expo.

The leadership team enjoyed a two day retreat where they reflected on 2013 and prepared for the upcoming year.

Winyah Pharmacy hosted their 4th annual Educational Symposium in historical Charleston with more than 100 guests present.

ADVANCE Executive Insight September 16, 2013 Managing Medications: a look at practical pharmacy management to prevent hospital re-admissions.

On September 24th, nearly 60 owners and administrators of Minnesota long-term care and housing with services facilities attended a legislative…

The Free Press September 5, 2013 Pink Hill Pharmacy celebrates 10th anniversary.

Nashville Business Journal August 8, 2013 How outsourcing helped two pharmacists grow their business.

LeadingAge Georgia’s e-Newsletter August 2013 How the Pharmacy Can Assist in Ensuring Proper Training and Resident Safety.

Shelbyville Times-Gazette July 24, 2013 Opening of East Tennessee Pharmacy Services secures Tennessee footprint.

In multiple sessions over several weeks during June and July, supervisors from Tampa and Southeast Florida pharmacies met in Naples,…

Presidents from each Guardian Pharmacy gathered in Atlanta on June 5th for their annual meeting.

The directors of operations from each Guardian pharmacy gathered in Charlotte, North Carolina, for a meeting on June 19th.

Sales Teams from each Guardian Pharmacy attended the Annual Sales Meeting held June 3 in Atlanta.

For their exceptional growth and service to customers, Middle Tennessee Pharmacy Services received the Guardian “Pharmacy of the Year” award.

Guardian Pharmacy was part of the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) 47th Annual Convocation and Exposition, April 12-16…

Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business February, 20 2013 Matt Hopp, President of Guardian Pharmacy Atlanta, discusses his partnership with…

Guardian Pharmacy employees support the Georgia families that have made the ultimate sacrifice of a loved one in the war…

Guardian Pharmacy President and CEO Fred Burke discussed on long term care metrics and profitability

Northside Neighbor March 27, 2013 Guardian Pharmacy serves more than 42,000 long-term care patients nationally.

Almost 90 members of Leadership Teams from each of the 21 Guardian Pharmacy locations were in attendance.

The leadership Team at Guardian Pharmacies Support Center recently participated in a two day retreat at Burge Plantation in Madison,…

Middle Market Executive February 4, 2013 Guardian Pharmacy maximizes the benefits of local autonomy.

Multiple publications Guardian Pharmacy partners with Southern Pharmacy Services to acquire Horizon Healthcare Management.

Purdue Alumnus January/February 2013 Perdue alumni Steve Piepenbrink and Brian Hardesty discuss their partnership with Guardian Pharmacy to open Guardian…

Multiple publications Zionsville residents Steve Piepenbrink and Brian Hardesty open long-term care pharmacy.

Bangor Daily News November 2, 2012 In this video interview, Dean Jacobs and Courtney Oland discuss how Waltz Long Term…

Atlanta Business Chronicle October 26, 2012 Fred Burke spoke with the Atlanta Business Chronicle on the power of giving business…

Khristy McClelland, Guardian Pharmacy of Jacksonville President, was featured in an October 2012 article in McKnight’s Long Term Care News.

Fred Burke addresses members of Congress and their Staffs on the specialized role of LTC pharmacies.

St. Cloud Times September 5, 2012 Healthcare meeting connects long-term care providers with state and national legislators.

Marietta Daily Journal July 25, 2012 Guardian Pharmacy of Atlanta provides technology and consulting services to Georgia long-term care facilities.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution July 1, 2012 Guardian Pharmacy CEO and co-founder Fred Burke discusses long-term care pharmacies and what makes the…

Forbes June 16, 2012 Guardian Pharmacy founder Fred Burke recently spoke with Elaine Pofeldt at Forbes about entrepreneurship, technology and…

Times Record May 9, 2012 Waltz Long-term Care Pharmacy plans to relocate from Topsham to Brunswick.

Healthcare IT News April 11, 2012 Alan Traster, president and owner of Guardian Pharmacy of Southeast Florida, discusses new advances…