Guardian Pharmacy Services Opens New Columbus, Ohio, Location, Strengthening Long-Term Care Presence in Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia

By: Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. via Business Wire

April 14, 2025 at 10:03 AM EDT

Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. (NYSE: GRDN), one of the nation’s largest and most innovative long-term care (LTC) pharmacy services companies, and Mullaney’s Pharmacy, a Guardian Pharmacy member based in Cincinnati, today announced the opening of a new pharmacy in Columbus, Ohio. Operating as Guardian Pharmacy of Ohio, the new location – together with the Cincinnati pharmacy – will strengthen Guardian’s presence in the region and allow it to provide even better service to residents in assisted living, skilled nursing and behavioral health communities as well as individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Ohio, northern and central Kentucky, and western West Virginia.

Since joining Guardian in 2020, Mullaney’s Pharmacy has experienced substantial business growth, tripling the number of residents served in less than five years. The addition of Guardian Pharmacy of Ohio will enhance Mullaney’s capabilities, enabling faster delivery times and greater access to hands-on medication management to meet the growing demand from LTC communities and residents.

“As a third-generation pharmacist leading the business my grandfather founded, I’ve seen firsthand how LTC pharmacies can make a difference in the lives of the residents and communities we serve,” said Tom Mullaney, RPh, president of Mullaney’s Pharmacy and Guardian Pharmacy of Ohio. “The support of our customers has fueled our growth and made it possible to open the Columbus pharmacy. This marks a significant milestone for us and enhances our ability to serve LTC communities more efficiently while delivering the same high-quality care, expertise and service they know and trust.”

The 5,600-square-foot Columbus facility will house state-of-the-art technology and automation, as well as a training center to provide in-service and clinical instruction courses for community staff and pharmacy employees. Mullaney, together with Director of Operations Troy Stinson, will oversee operations at Guardian Pharmacy of Ohio alongside Joshua Heiden, pharmacist-in-charge.

As part of the Guardian Pharmacy Services family, the Ohio pharmacies benefit from the company’s local management business model, which enables the local pharmacy teams to focus on customer service and the specialized needs of the communities and residents they serve, while Guardian’s centralized Corporate Support Team assists with the many complex behind-the-scenes business functions, including data analytics, HR, IT, payor relations, national sales and more.

“With its strategic location in Columbus, Guardian Pharmacy of Ohio allows Tom and his team to provide even more responsive, local support to the LTC communities and their residents,” said Fred Burke, president and CEO of Guardian Pharmacy Services. “This new pharmacy is a testament to their leadership and commitment to exceptional care, and we’re proud to support their continued success and growth in the region.”

Founded in 2004, Guardian Pharmacy Services has expanded from a single location to 51 pharmacies serving 38 states. This growth has been fueled by a balanced strategy of organic expansion, greenfield startups, and acquisitions, positioning the company for continued success in a rapidly evolving market. For more information, visit www.guardianpharmacy.com.

About Guardian Pharmacy Services

Guardian Pharmacy Services is a leading long-term care pharmacy services company that provides an extensive suite of technology-enabled services designed to ensure residents of long-term health care facilities ("LTCFs") are on the appropriate drug regimen and to promote medication adherence, which in turn helps reduce the cost of care and improve clinical outcomes. As of December 31, 2024, our 51 pharmacies served approximately 186,000 residents in approximately 7,000 LTCFs across 38 states.