New look, new leadership

Ritzman Pharmacies is getting a new look in 2015 after the recent appointment of pharmaceutical industry veteran George Glatcz as COO.

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“We are very excited to launch a new brand and look,” Christina Cyrus, Ritzman spokeswoman, told Drug Store News. “At the same time, we are working very hard to remove operational burdens from our associates so that they can spend as much time as possible serving our patients and communities. We are excited to launch more services and programs that will help our communities with their overall wellness, active living and simplify the prescription services we currently offer.”



Last year, Ritzman introduced immunizations and medication therapy management into its pharmacy service portfolio. The chain also rolled out is med-sync program across its pharmacy base and added automation to its compliance packaging. Ritzman also operates a compliance packaging pharmacy, a home infusion pharmacy and a specialty care service.



“As Ritzman continues to grow and look for new avenues to provide pharmacy services to our customers, George’s ... leadership will bring Ritzman to the forefront of community pharmacy,” said Eric Graf, CEO of Ritzman, when Glatcz joined the company this past fall.



Glatcz began his career as a practicing nuclear pharmacist and has experience working in pharmaceutical product development and marketing. Glatcz also has consulted with healthcare marketing services on brand strategy development and product commercialization.



In addition to delivering on that small-town pharmacy promise of personalized service, Ritzman specializes in its own Ritzman brand line of supplements.