Snyder’s Drug Stores achieves ACHC accreditation

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. A regional drug store chain recently was accredited to sell diabetic supplies and certain pharmaceuticals to Medicare Part B patients.

Snyder’s Drug Stores was awarded accreditation status by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, a private, not-for-profit corporation developed by home care and community-based providers to help companies improve business operations and quality of patient care.

Accreditation is a voluntary activity where healthcare organizations submit to peer review of their internal policies, processes and patient care delivery against national standards. By attaining accreditation, Snyders has demonstrated its commitment to maintain a higher level of competency and strive for excellence it its products, services and customer satisfaction.

“We are extremely proud to have earned accreditation status from ACHC,” said Neal Wahlman, Snyder’s president. “It is rewarding to be recognized for our ongoing efforts to provide excellent care to our patients and customers. Our pharmacists and staff work hard every day to meet these exacting standards.”