Who We Are and What We Do
Independent Operators:
In the face of ever mounting pressure on the independent operator, Associated Food Stores is committed to the success of the independent grocery store pharmacy and drug store retailer.
Focus on Aggregation:
Our primary objective is to provide opportunities for low cost services and products by aggregating the ~$1B in buying strength of our 350+ pharmacies located in communities just like yours all across the United States . For additional economies of scale, Associated Food Stores participates with 2,100 other pharmacies in an even larger $6.2B aggregation through Topco. Imagine your pharmacy buying at a cost reserved for only a few of the largest operators in the country!
The Team Makes the Difference
The Associated Food Stores Pharmacy Team is a dedicated team that works for you. We understand the challenges of entrepreneurship and dedicate our efforts at protecting your investment.
Our team consists of professionals devoted to:
- Pharmacy Operations
- Compliance and Regulatory
- Pharmacy I.T. Solutions
- Clinical Services
- Marketing and Advertising
- Generic Pharmaceutical Category
- Management and Warehousing
- Vendor Relations
About the Aggregation
- Topco member since 2010
- Buy pharma at costs negotiated for $6.2 Billion National Chain Account
- AFS-owned and operated Rx Generic warehouse presents 400 drugs for additional economics
- Cardinal supplied
- Grocery Store Pharmacy and Drug Store Format solutions
- No geographic limitations in the United States
- No weekly minimum purchase requirement
- Pharmacy management system agnostic
- PSAO agnostic
Kyle Hansen
PharmD Member Pharmacy Operations Manager
KDHansen@afstores.com
Office 801-978-8326 | Cell 801-573-0257