By Charles Young, WV News
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Fruth Pharmacy, a family-owned regional drugstore chain founded more than 70 years ago in Mason County, will be sold to Walgreens, company President Lynne Fruth announced this week.
The sale is expected to be finalized in early December, with all current Fruth locations continuing operations through the end of the year.
Fruth said the chain’s long-standing mission of community service and patient-first care will continue under its new owner.
“I am proud of the many contributions that Fruth Pharmacy has made over the past 73 years. Fruth Pharmacy led the way in fighting drug abuse and providing scholarships to hundreds of deserving students,” Fruth said in a statement. “More recently, Fruth was critical in providing testing and vaccinations during the pandemic and fighting for legislation to ensure that pharmacies could survive in rural areas. Fruth pharmacists have provided excellent care in their communities by putting patients first.
“We trust that Walgreens will continue to offer great care that is needed in WV and OH. We are pleased that Walgreens will be interviewing and offering positions to many Fruth employees,” the statement read.
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