McKesson plans program to aid in pharmacy ownership

LAS VEGAS McKesson has announced that it will launch a pharmacy ownership transfer program, for independent pharmacy owners. The McKesson RxOwnership program will provide independents with the information, business resources and confidential consulting services they need to buy or sell an independent pharmacy.

As part of this new program, McKesson will also offer an RxOwnership Web site, which will serve as resource for buyers, sellers and students interested in a career in independent pharmacy.

Through McKesson’s Rx Ownership program, independent pharmacy owners, regardless of whether they are a McKesson customer—can confidentially speak with an expert advisor to identify potential buyers or sellers, create a plan for buying or selling their pharmacy, access step-by-step ownership transfer guides, evaluate financing options and learn about additional business resources.

Additionally, McKesson announced the appointment of Bob Graul, a long-time independent pharmacy owner, to the newly created role of ownership consultant. In this role, Graul will be responsible for the overall strategy, coordination and implementation of McKesson’s RxOwnership program—a position in which he will work directly with independent pharmacists to identify and address their ownership transfer goals.