Bloomington, Minnesota-based HealthPartners, an integrated, nonprofit insurance and health care provider, has announced that the company is planning to close its retail pharmacies in 2020. The impact is projected to affect at least 300 jobs, 100 of which are professional pharmacists. According to a company spokesperson, “Consumer preferences and pharmacy economics have changed, however, to favor large-scale organizations able to support extended hours, drive-through pickup, and other conveniences we’re not able to offer. Like others preceding us in our market, we’ve made the difficult decision to exit our retail pharmacy operation. Specialty, infusion and hospital pharmacies, as well as health plan pharmacy management and medication therapy management services will remain operational.”
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