Eden Drug named Health Mart Pharmacy of the Year

IRVING, Texas – Eden Drug of Eden, N.C., was awarded Health Mart Pharmacy of the Year at the 2023 McKesson ideaShare conference, hosted by McKesson, Health Mart and Health Mart Atlas. The award recognizes a pharmacy for embodying clinical and business excellence, commitment to leading a healthy community, and advocating for independent pharmacy. After buying Eden Drug with his wife in 2005, pharmacy owner Pete Crouch, R.Ph., PIC, has been dedicated to elevating the role of the pharmacy in the town where he grew up and raised a family. Using the philosophy of “imperfect action is always better than perfect inaction,” Crouch focuses on how to run a business and make it the best for his patients, his community and his employees, while making a profit. This includes teaching heart healthy classes and diabetes classes. This year’s conference, which took place June 22-25 in Las Vegas, drew more than 2,800 attendees, including pharmacists, independent pharmacy owners, technicians and exhibitors. The conference is designed to help independent pharmacy owners and their staff discover new ways to help their pharmacy innovate and thrive. “As a diversified health care services company, McKesson is committed to helping strengthen the health of pharmacies and elevate the role they play in people’s lives,” said Scott Miller, president, Community, Strategic and Specialized Pharmacy, McKesson. “To help community pharmacies thrive in the ever-evolving landscape, this year’s McKesson ideaShare offered increased continuing education opportunities, three days of engaging sessions, nearly 150 exhibitors from across the industry, and peer-to-peer networking.”