Hill City Pharmacy closing 3 city retail locations; records moving to CVS starting July 7

Hill City Pharmacy is closing all three of its retail locations in Lynchburg, Virginia, and will transfer patient prescription records to nearby CVS pharmacies starting July 7. According to a company statement, the Greenview Drive location will remain open under a new name to serve long-term care patients.

Why are Hill City Pharmacy retail locations closing?

Hill City Pharmacy has not disclosed the reason for the closures. When asked by ABC13 why the retail sites are shutting down, the company stated it cannot provide an answer at this time.

Did You Know? The Greenview Drive location will not close entirely but is transitioning to a new name to focus exclusively on long-term care patients.

How will the closures affect medication costs?

Customers have expressed concern that the move to a larger provider may increase out-of-pocket expenses. Brianna Falwell told reporters she is “really worried” for the community, noting that her $30 prescription could possibly change to $300.

Falwell described the pharmacy as a “great facility that has helped everybody in this area” and added that the uncertainty regarding the future is “a little bit terrifying.”

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter suggests that the transition from a local, affordable pharmacy to a national chain may create significant price volatility for patients who rely on community-based pricing.

What happens next for current patients?

Patient records are scheduled to move to nearby CVS pharmacies on July 7. Hill City Pharmacy stated it is working to ensure the transition is smooth to prevent any interruptions in patient care.

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Depending on the new provider’s pricing and insurance contracts, some patients may see changes in their monthly medication costs. The company has not indicated if any other retail alternatives will be offered.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will prescription records be transferred?
Records will be transferred to nearby CVS pharmacies starting July 7.

Will any Hill City Pharmacy locations stay open?
The Greenview Drive location will remain open under a new name, though it will only serve long-term care patients.

Why are the retail locations closing?
Hill City Pharmacy told ABC13 that it cannot provide an answer regarding the reason for the closures at this time.

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