Benzer Pharmacy today announced that it has opened a pharmacy through its franchise model in the state of Oklahoma.

The store located at 219 Dewey Avenue, Poteau, OK 74953 will officially be the very first brand in the state of Oklahoma and the pharmacy is thrilled to be reaching more people.

“I am delighted to be part of Benzer Pharmacy, a nationally known brand here in America. I am specifically impressed with the organization’s professionalism and spirit of teamwork.” Says Ankur Shah, Benzer Pharmacy Manager at Oklahoma store.

Benzer Pharmacy, a chain of independent retail and specialty pharmacies introduced its franchise model early this year with an aim of providing independent pharmacies with a platform to leverage their collective strength under one brand.

Pharmacy owners seeking to sell their independent pharmacies should take advantage of Benzer Pharmacy’s approach to franchising.

“Benzer Pharmacy franchisees will instantly receive: the credibility and recognition of a large national brand, reduced cost of goods and expenses, full access to expert HR, marketing, accounting, compliance and operational support, cutting edge business coaching to optimize all the key areas of operations, and access to the full spectrum of specialty medications.” Explains Binita Patel, Benzer Franchise development manager.

The Benzer franchise business model is well described here: http://franchise.benzerpharmacy.com/index.aspx 

Check out our franchise conversion video:  http://ow.ly/yj5s3004usQ 

ABOUT BENZER PHARMACY
Benzer Pharmacy is a chain of independent retail pharmacies that specializes in specialty drugs and also focusses on medication management programs for people with complex chronic diseases, including Hepatitis, HIV, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Dermatological conditions and Gastrointestinal Disorders (GI). The first Benzer Pharmacy opened in the year 2009 and there are now over 60 locations throughout Tennessee, Florida, Michigan, Virginia, North Carolina, Texas, Georgia, Nevada, Oklahoma and Louisiana.

ACCREDITATIONS

•  2016: Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC) accreditation for Specialty Pharmacy
•  2015: PCAB compounding accreditation with Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)

ACCOLADES

• Florida Fast 50 (2016) – Tampa Bay’s Fastest Growing Companies.
• EY Entrepreneur of the Year, (2016) – Benzer Pharmacy CEO was a Florida Finalist.
• CFO of the Year Awards (2016): Finalist Large company category.
• Chain Drug Review (2016: Rank 54 out of 100 in the Top 100 Chains by Pharmacy Count
• Inc. 5000 (2015): Rank 1500 – Fastest growing private company in America.
• Florida Fast 100 (2015): Rank 39 out of 100 – Fastest growing private companies in Florida
• TBBJ 200 (2015): Rank 67 out of 200 – Tampa Bay’s largest private companies

All Benzer Pharmacy medications require a doctor’s prescription.  For more information: http://www.benzerpharmacy.com 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenzerPharmacy 
Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/benzerpharmacy

TAMPA, FLORIDA

Benzer Pharmacy has joined the American Pharmacy Purchasing Alliance (APPA).

The American Pharmacy Purchasing Alliance, APPA, is a community of pharmaceutical experts and professionals dedicated towards the recognition and advancement of the specialized industry of pharmaceutical purchasing.

Pharmaceutical purchasing is a significant contributor in the industry of pharmacy and patient care and APPA strives to represent a collective and unmistakable voice.

“Our goal is to keep members abreast of the latest developments and news in the pharmaceutical industry as well as offering educational opportunities for professional growth and empowerment.” Says Joshua Pirestani, APPA President.

In his statement, Benzer Pharmacy president Alpesh Patel, said that all 60 plus Benzer Pharmacies nationwide will be members of the alliance.

“We are excited to announce that all Benzer Pharmacies will be joining this alliance that offers industry-trusted education and information and acts as a trusted voice for the national pharmaceutical purchasing industry.” Alpesh says.

Since 2015, Benzer Pharmacy has taken a great stride in changing the landscape of the health care industry. Following its explosive growth, Benzer Pharmacy is seeing significant opportunities for building concrete networks and partnerships.

APPA develops networking strategies and opportunities, develops new technologies and strategies to be able to improve productivity, and understands new legislation to ensure better mastery of legal and legitimate processes within the industry.

The American Pharmacy Purchasing Alliance is a valuable implement for every participant in the pharmaceutical purchasing industry.

“APPA focuses on gathering different entities and sources of information that will become beneficial to the industry as well as to the parties concerned,” concludes Joshua.

About American Pharmacy Purchasing Alliance

The American Pharmacy Purchasing Alliance is a leading pharmacy purchasing association dedicated to serving the needs of its members through education, networking, and the delivery of a unified voice for all participants in the pharmacy purchasing industry. Through ongoing collaboration, our alliance creates an environment that encourages the exchange of ideas and information, increases productivity through new technology, and furthers legislation designed to benefit our industry. For more information, visit http://www.joinappa.com 

Joshua Pirestani, President
American Pharmacy Purchasing Alliance
877-570-2665
josh(at)joinappa(dot)com

ABOUT BENZER PHARMACY

Benzer Pharmacy is a chain of independent retail pharmacies that specializes in specialty drugs and also focusses on medication management programs for people with complex chronic diseases, including Hepatitis, HIV, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Dermatological conditions and Gastrointestinal Disorders (GI). The first Benzer Pharmacy opened in the year 2009 and there are now over 60 locations throughout Tennessee, Florida, Michigan, Virginia, North Carolina, Texas, Georgia, Nevada, Oklahoma and Louisiana.

ACCREDITATIONS

•  2016: Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC) accreditation for Specialty Pharmacy
• 2015: PCAB compounding accreditation with Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)

ACCOLADES

• Florida Fast 50 (2016) – Tampa Bay’s Fastest Growing Companies.
• EY Entrepreneur of the Year, (2016) – Benzer Pharmacy CEO was a Florida Finalist.
• CFO of the Year Awards (2016): Finalist Large company category.
• Chain Drug Review (2016: Rank 54 out of 100 in the Top 100 Chains by Pharmacy Count
• Inc. 5000 (2015): Rank 1500 – Fastest growing private company in America.
• Florida Fast 100 (2015): Rank 39 out of 100 – Fastest growing private companies in Florida
• TBBJ 200 (2015): Rank 67 out of 200 – Tampa Bay’s largest private companies

All Benzer Pharmacy medications require a doctor’s prescription.  For more information: http://www.benzerpharmacy.com 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenzerPharmacy

Benzer Pharmacy today announced that it has opened three new pharmacies through its franchise model.

Hetal Patel is opening a new pharmacy in Clermont Florida while Harry Patel, Siddharth Patel and Chetna Patel, are opening another pharmacy in Immokalee, Florida. The third store is being opened in Poteau, Oklahoma by Jinal Desai.

“We are extremely excited as we welcome these new stores to the Benzer family. The store at Poteau will officially be our very first brand in the state of Oklahoma and we are thrilled to be reaching more people.” Says Harshal Patel, Project Manager for Benzer Franchise.

“I am delighted to be part of Benzer Pharmacy, a nationally known brand here in America. With this initiative, we are able to expand our reach in the community and deliver more health services,” says Harry Patel, one of the investors.

Benzer Pharmacy, a chain of independent retail and specialty pharmacies introduced its franchise model early this year with an aim of providing independent pharmacies with a platform to leverage their collective strength under one brand.

The company CEO Manish Patel, and President Alpesh Patel, are both excited about this new partnership.

“Through the franchise model, Benzer Pharmacy will be in a strong position to negotiate prices with drug manufacturers.” Explains Manish.

“Following our set goals, we aim to gradually grow through the franchise model.” Adds Alpesh.

Benzer Pharmacy franchisees will instantly receive: the credibility and recognition of a large national brand, reduced cost of goods and expenses, full access to expert HR, marketing, accounting, compliance and operational support, cutting edge business coaching to optimize all the key areas of operations, and access to the full spectrum of specialty medications.

The Benzer franchise business model is well described in the website: http://franchise.benzerpharmacy.com/index.aspx 

Check out our franchise conversion video:  http://ow.ly/yj5s3004usQ 

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ABOUT BENZER PHARMACY
Benzer Pharmacy is a chain of independent retail and specialty pharmacies. The first Benzer Pharmacy was opened in year 2009. There are currently over 55 locations throughout Florida, Michigan, Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Georgia, Nevada and Louisiana. The pharmacy is projected to grow rapidly in-order to reach more customers and to make sure their experiences match their expectations.

Benzer Pharmacy earned position 1500 in the 2015 Inc. 5000 list for the fastest growing
private company in America, earned position 39 out of 100 in the 2015 Florida Fast 100 for the fastest-growing private companies in Florida, earned position 67 out of 200 in the 2015 TBBJ 200, Tampa Bay’s largest private companies, voted favorite pharmacy in the 2015 Best of Fuquay Varina in North Carolina, and achieved PCAB compounding accreditation with Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). All Benzer Pharmacy medications require a doctor’s prescription. For more information: http://www.benzerpharmacy.com 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenzerPharmacy 
Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/benzerpharmacy 
Instagram : https://instagram.com/benzer_pharmacy

TAMPA, FL

Benzer Pharmacy is opening its first franchise pharmacy in Tampa, Florida.

Tony Kalia, a successful entrepreneur in the Tampa Bay area, has partnered with Benzer Pharmacy to establish his business under a nationally known brand.

“I came across the information about Benzer Franchise on their website and was quickly interested in their franchise business model. After discovery day at Benzer Pharmacy’s corporate office, I was impressed with their professionalism and spirit of teamwork.” Tony says.

“I envision that through this franchise initiative, we will be able to deliver more benefits and health services to the community in the the Tampa Bay area,” He adds.

Tony signed the franchise agreement on May 25, 2016 and details of the pharmacy will be announced in the next couple of weeks.

Benzer Pharmacy President, Alpesh Patel, has welcomed the new addition to the company’s chain of retail pharmacies.

“This is an exciting opportunity for Tony and also for our company as it heralds the start of a new phase of growth.” says Alpesh. “Our aim is to gradually grow to an additional 600 stores through the franchise model.”

Benzer Pharmacy is a chain of independent retail and specialty pharmacies with over 55 locations throughout: Florida, Michigan, Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Georgia, Nevada and Louisiana.

Benzer Pharmacy launched its franchise model early this year with the aim of providing independent pharmacies with a platform to leverage their collective strength under one brand.

Benzer Pharmacy franchisees will instantly receive: the credibility and recognition of a large national brand, reduced cost of goods and expenses, full access to expert HR, marketing, accounting, compliance and operational support, cutting edge business coaching to optimize all the key areas of operations, and access to the full spectrum of specialty medications.

Discover the power of uniting pharmacies under one brand on June 17th at 7:00 p.m. at the Rusty Pelican located at 2425 N. Rocky Point Dr. Tampa, FL 33607. Benzer Pharmacy Franchise is inviting pharmacy owners to a free dinner and presentation. To attend this free seminar, send your confirmation to info@benzerpharmacy.com or register at http://franchise.benzerpharmacy.com 

Check out our franchise conversion video:  http://ow.ly/yj5s3004usQ 

ABOUT BENZER PHARMACY
Benzer Pharmacy is a chain of independent retail and specialty pharmacies. The first Benzer Pharmacy was opened in year 2009. There are currently over 50 locations throughout Florida, Michigan, Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Georgia, Nevada and Louisiana. The pharmacy is projected to grow rapidly in-order to reach more customers and to make sure their experiences match their expectations.

Benzer Pharmacy earned position 1500 in the 2015 Inc. 5000 list for the fastest growing
private company in America, earned position 39 out of 100 in the 2015 Florida Fast 100 for the fastest-growing private companies in Florida, earned position 67 out of 200 in the 2015 TBBJ 200, Tampa Bay’s largest private companies, voted favorite pharmacy in the 2015 Best of Fuquay Varina in North Carolina, and achieved PCAB compounding accreditation with Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). All Benzer Pharmacy medications require a doctor’s prescription. For more information: http://www.benzerpharmacy.com 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenzerPharmacy 
Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/benzerpharmacy 
Instagram : https://instagram.com/benzer_pharmacy

TAMPA, FLORIDA

Benzer Pharmacy, an independent pharmacy, has announced December 2, 2015, that it will offer flexible pricing. The pharmacy is encouraging patients to look out on the services of independent pharmacies who are well known for speed and accuracy. Currently, the pharmacy matches competitor pricing and provides competitive cash pricing for a prescription if a patient does not have insurance.

If patients have overlooked a local independent pharmacy because they figured it probably charged more than the bigger chain stores, they might be missing out on some good deals and great services.

For years, independent pharmacies have continued to provide a high level of customer service, discounts and attention to patients. Independent pharmacy owners are not worried about customers leaving them for the big chains because customer service is where independent stores have a clear advantage.

Benzer Pharmacy for instance, recently threw a full-blown surprise birthday party for a longtime customer, Helga Courtney who turned 95 years old. Satyam Sharma, pharmacy manager at the store in Melbourne, Florida, said he knows his customers by name and for many of his older clients who are prone to forget calling in for a refill, he knows if their prescription needs to be filled and will make sure he has the necessary drugs in stock.

“When people use big chain pharmacies, they become a number rather than a name and the responsibility for making sure prescriptions get filled is entirely on the customer,” explains Satyam.

Independent pharmacies such as Benzer Pharmacy offer the same products and services as big chain pharmacies. The stores are typically owned by the pharmacist and the customer service is often superior to the big chains. To stay competitive, independent pharmacies offer more services such as free delivery and med pack preparation.

National Community Pharmacists Association says medication experts in independent pharmacies provide counsel on the treatment of a variety of health related concerns and reduce overall costs by helping to ensure that patients consistently take their medications and by referring them to generic treatment options when they are available.

“It is hard to get consultation from a big chain drug store pharmacist, but in a local independent pharmacy, pharmacists are readily available for consultation, free of charge. Establishing a good relationship with a pharmacist you trust is the number one reason to choose an independent drugstore,” adds Satyam.

Independent pharmacies offer custom compounds. For example, if a person has trouble swallowing pills, the pharmacy can work with their respective physician to get a prescription for a form of medication that is easier to take such as lollipops, liquids, or chewables. Benzer Pharmacy also provides a free home delivery service.

“Independent pharmacies offer free med pack preparations to customers who are having a tough time trying to remember to take all their medications and keep them organized using the multi-dose packaging. The pharmacies ensure medications are filled correctly and even complete prior authorization forms on behalf of the doctor.” describes Satyam.

There is a major difference in shopping at a chain pharmacy and an independent pharmacy. Shopping with locally, privately owned companies in the community supports the local economy. Jobs are created and a large percentage of the money spent stays in the community as compared to going to a big chain’s headquarters located in another state.

Other services provided by independent pharmacies include medication therapy management services as well as health screenings, blood pressure screenings, travel immunizations, and a large supply of durable medical equipment.

Big chain retailers seem to attract big crowds, which means long lines. Independent pharmacies however, will work to have patients out of the pharmacy in less than 10 minutes. “Customer service is the focus in these privately owned drugstores,” reiterates Satyam.

Chain retailers are often headed by corporations in big cities, and will never meet the people who make their businesses a success. This differs with an independent pharmacy. The owner lives in the same state and likely interacts with the people who make his business successful.

Independent owners take pride in serving their patients and playing an important role in their communities through donations, charities, volunteering and running campaigns. For instance, Benzer Pharmacy offers ‘Dispose My Meds’ a medication disposal program provided free of charge in all Benzer stores to properly dispose off pharmaceuticals.

“Our aim is to showcase our leadership in protecting the environment and preventing medication misuse by ensuring the safe and proper handling of medications, from dispensing to disposal,” says Emah Madegwa, Media and PR Manager.

It is evident that an independent pharmacy has a lot of advantages over big retail chains. The sad reality is that major retailers only see customers as “business.” Fortunately, an independent pharmacy views its customers as “people they love to serve.” This is why it’s better to choose an independent pharmacy for your pharmaceutical needs.

The next time a doctor writes a prescription for a new generic drug, shop around, as this could grant more personalized services than expected.

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