Guardian Pharmacy Services Expands Midwest Long-Term Care Footprint with Wichita, Kansas Pharmacy Acquisition
Summary
The acquisition expands Guardian’s operations into south central and southwest Kansas, strengthening its overall presence across the state and enabling it to bring its high-quality pharmacy services to residents in assisted living, skilled nursing and behavioral health communities, as well as individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in these newly served areas. Pharmacist Michael Counts, president of Guardian’s Kansas City pharmacy, will also lead the Wichita location. “This acquisition marks another important milestone in our growth strategy and reflects the success Michael Counts and his team have achieved in the Midwest,” said Fred Burke, president and CEO of Guardian Pharmacy Services. “By combining their expertise and resources with the strength of the local Wichita team, we’re ensuring more residents in LTC communities across Kansas receive the high-quality, personalized care that is the Guardian difference.” As a member of the Guardian Pharmacy Services family, Senior Care Pharmacy will benefit from the company’s local management business model, which enables the local pharmacy teams to focus on customer service and the specialized needs of the communities and residents they serve, while Guardian’s centralized Corporate Support Team assists with the many complex behind-the-scenes business functions, including data analytics, HR, IT, payor relations, national sales and more. This growth has been fueled by a balanced strategy of organic expansion, greenfield startups, and acquisitions, supporting the company’s success in a rapidly evolving market.