Gary Phillips closes pharmacy, joins U Save It team

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September 17, 2016

Local pharmacist Gary Phillips fills a patient’s prescription at the U Save It Pharmacy on Palmyra Road. Phillips recently joined the U Save It team following his decision to close Phillips Pharmacy and merge with the Albany-based independent pharmacy that now has 36 locations in five states. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

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Although industry difficulties have forced the closure of Albany’s Phillips Pharmacy, owner Gary Phillips says he is relieved he’s still able to take care of his many loyal clients now that he’s joined the U Save It Pharmacy team on Palmyra Road.

A decrease in the profit margin of filling prescriptions, thanks to growing insurance company influence, is one of the factors that prompted local indpendent pharmacist Gary Phillips to recently close Phillips Pharmacy and join U Save It Pharmacy on Palmyra Road. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

This building on 7th Avenue in Albany is now the former home of Phillips Pharmacy. Owner Gary Phillips recently made the decision to close the pharmacy and join forces with fellow independent pharmacy U Save It on Palmyra Road. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

This sign outside the U Save It Pharmacy at 2112 Palmyra Road in Albany welcomes new pharmacist Gary Phillips and his staff, following Phillips’ decision to close Phillips Pharmacy after nearly 10 years. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

Although he says the decision to close Phillips Pharmacy was a difficult one, owner Gary Phillips says he’s pleased he and his customers have found a new home at U Save It Pharmacy. The long-time pharmacist can now be found at the U Save It location at 2112 Palmyra Road in Albany. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

This U Save It Pharmacy location on Palmyra Road in Albany, which is now home to pharmacist Gary Phillips, is one of 36 locations the company has across five states. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

This homemade sign on the drive-through window at Albany’s Phillips Pharmacy directs customers to U Save It Pharmacy on Palmyra Road, where Gary Phillips and his Phillips Pharmacy staff are now employed. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

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