07/10/2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the closing of Jay’s Pharmacy as of July 18th, 2024. Walgreens in Jenkins will be acquiring us and once we close, your files will go WITH ME to that location. We will be at our current location until then to take care of any needs you have.
The light at the end of this tunnel is that I will be going to Walgreens in Jenkins to work and our employees have the same option. I made certain to take care of them through this transition. I care deeply for my employees, customers and this community and want to continue taking care of your medication needs and ask that you follow me there. I will give you the same hometown pharmacy experience there that we have provided you at Jay’s (Boggs) Pharmacy.
We truly have the best customers and employees and thanks to you all, business has been better than ever. Unfortunately, insurance contracts and reimbursements are not. We want to explain a little more what has lead to this decision as it was not an easy one. Entities outside of our control determine the cost of the drug and what we will be reimbursed for it. Along with many other fees we are charged, we often take a loss, break even or are being reimbursed at a very low rate. We tried to hang on as long as we could, but it has gotten to the point it is no longer sustainable for us. As I said earlier, this was not an easy decision because this was a legacy I wanted to leave to my children. Closing was never in my plans.
A sincere thank you to our customers for allowing us to take care of you and your families, who also became an extended part of our family through the years. We want to make this transition as easy as possible on everyone, so please don’t hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or concerns you may have.
Thank You,
Jay Graham, PharmD