Pharmacist Spotlight: Erika Fitzgerald

Our January spotlight features Erika Fitzgerald of Cheney Pharmacy in Cheney, Kan. Erika shared with us her path to becoming a pharmacist and why she loves working for her community.    When did you realize that you wanted to become a pharmacist? I was always interested in health care when I was in high school…

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Get to Know New Currus CEO Rob Tinsley

New Currus CEO Rob Tinsley sat down for this video to provide a quick introduction to Currus members and how he looks forward to working on behalf of independent pharmacies in Kansas.

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Celebrating Independent Pharmacy Champion Pete Stern – Part Three

With Currus CEO Pete Stern retiring at the end of this month, we take a look at some of the accomplishments the organization saw under his third decade of leadership (2009-2019) and hear about  some of his plans for retirement.    How had the pharmacy landscape changed for the organization heading into the new decade…

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Celebrating Independent Pharmacy Champion Pete Stern – Part One

With Currus CEO Pete Stern retiring this fall, we take a look back at what brought him to the world of pharmacy and some of the accomplishments the organization saw under his first decade of leadership (1990-99).    Where are you from? I was born in Houston, Texas. What brought you to Kansas? I came…

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Currus Announces Upcoming Retirement of CEO Pete Stern

Today the Currus Board of Directors announces the upcoming retirement of our committed leader and CEO Pete Stern. We are very grateful that he has given so much energy and effort to help keep Kansas independent pharmacies strong for so many years. Pete started with Currus (Kansas Pharmacy Service Corporation at the time) in September…

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Delivery Service Nothing New For Independent Pharmacies

Recently, CVS announced that they would be offering same-day prescription delivery nationwide. This news comes approximately one year after announcing that they would be offering one and two-day shipping for $4.99. This “new” service will cost $7.99. However, to independent pharmacies across Kansas this is nothing newsworthy to them. For years independent pharmacies have prided…

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Pharmacist Spotlight: Julie Perkins

This month’s pharmacist spotlight features Julie Perkins of Batson’s Drug Store in Howard, Kan. She spoke with us to share why she became a pharmacist, why she chose an independent pharmacy path, and some reasons why she loves serving her community.   When did you realize that you wanted to become a pharmacist? My father…

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