Hy-Vee acquires 22 Shopko pharmacies in 17 cities including Madison

On Friday, Dec. 14, Hy-Vee, Inc. announced that it has acquired the business of 22 Shopko pharmacies in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

According to the release, Shopko patient files will merge into existing Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations in 17 cities including here in Madison where the acquisitions have taken place.

The Whitney Way Hy-Vee pharmacy will begin filling prescriptions on Dec. 18.

“As we continue to grow our pharmacy business, we pride ourselves on providing an excellent experience to our customers,” said Randy Edeker, Hy-Vee’s chairman of the board, CEO and president. “We provide customized care for each person who walks through our door. Our pharmacists will go above and beyond to provide numerous services to our patients so we can help them understand and assist with caring for their specific health care needs.”

In addition to traditional pharmacy services, Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations feature free prescription delivery, automated refill ordering, immunization services, free blood pressure checks, private medication consultations and a registered dietitian available for nutritional consultations, according to the release.

All impacted Shopko pharmacy patients will receive a letter from their new Hy-Vee Pharmacy with additional details.