Customers

At Alpine Health, we understand and appreciate the service an independently owned local Pharmacy provides over chain pharmacies. We specialize in serving independent pharmacies. Alpine Health strives to increase the profitability of your neighborhood pharmacy by offering low prices and top-notch service.

Today, independent pharmacies number about 25,000 and account for 44 percent of the retail prescription market. They consistently outscore their competitors on consumer surveys. Consumers who fill their prescriptions at local pharmacies report significantly higher levels of satisfaction compared to those who patronize chain, supermarket, and mail order pharmacies. Those customers are more likely to return and to recommend their pharmacy to friends.

Recent evidence and research has shown that last year, after more than a decade of decline, independent pharmacies are beginning to make a comeback. Last year, 244 new independent pharmacies opened, according to the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA). By comparison, the top three pharmacy chains had a combined increase of 234 stores last year. Walgreens posted a net gain of 344 new stores, CVS was up 35 stores, and Rite Aid had a net loss of 145 stores.

Alpine Health is here to serve independent pharmacies every step of the way.