TRAVERSE CITY — HomeTown Pharmacy has acquired five retail pharmacies in Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties from Munson Healthcare.

According to a Feb. 12 news release, the five stores including Munson Medical Center Discharge Pharmacy and Sixth Street Drug will continue to operate in the same locations and will be staffed by the same employees, ensuring little change for customers.

HomeTown Pharmacy aims to build stronger relationships with local communities and improve patient access to vital medications and wellness programs.

With 30 locations statewide, including Honor, Suttons Bay and Traverse City, HomeTown Pharmacy will take ownership effective Feb. 20 of five Grand Traverse area stores previously owned and operated by Munson Healthcare, including:

• Munson Community Health Center Pharmacy (Foster Family Community Health Center)
• Sixth Street Drug (across from Munson Medical Center)
• Munson Medical Center Discharge Pharmacy (Munson Medical Center)
• Munson Suttons Bay Pharmacy (Suttons Bay)
• Munson Empire Pharmacy (Empire Community Health Center)

We are retaining the staff and staying in the same locations so there will be little change for customers,” President of HomeTown Pharmacy Dianne Malburg said. “We are committed to serving these communities and our goal is to build on the success of these pharmacies and grow together.”

Patients will continue to visit the same locations, call the same phone numbers, and receive care from the same pharmacy staff.

All prescriptions and refills will transfer seamlessly, with no further action needed from customers. HomeTown Pharmacy accepts most major insurance plans ensuring continued affordability and convenience. Patient information will be handled with care and security, with health records remaining private and no changes in how personal medical information is maintained.

“This is an exciting step forward in our mission to provide accessible, high-quality pharmacy care across Michigan,” HomeTown Pharmacy CEO Fred Grice said. “We are delighted to welcome these locations and their talented teams into the HomeTown Pharmacy family. Our goal is to ensure a seamless transition while enhancing services for our customers.”

Future plans include offering more clinical services and improving patient access to vital medications and wellness programs, per the release.

For more information about HomeTown Pharmacy, its services, and the recent acquisition, visit www.hometownpharmacy.com or contact your local HomeTown Pharmacy.

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