Pharmacy Heroes

Asti’s Pharmacy and DePietro’s Pharmacy
Both Asti’s Pharmacy and DePietro’s Pharmacy were featured in an article by Consumer Reports that discussed how pharmacies are offering free or discounted medications to patients during the COVID-19 crisis. Tom DePietro began offering free prescriptions to unemployed patients back in March, prompting Chris Antypas, co-owner of Asti’s Pharmacy, to start a similar initiative whereby patients can receive a 90-day supply of most generic medications at no cost when they provide proof of unemployment.

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Asti’s Pharmacy
Dan Asti’s Pittsburgh pharmacy was recently mentioned in a Consumer Reports article on curbside delivery. Dan started offering curbside delivery during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic and recently implemented a no-contact delivery service within 45 miles of his store.

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DePietro’s Pharmacy
Tom DePietro’s pharmacy in Dunmore, PA, was mentioned in a recent issue of NCPA’s qAM newsletter due to his innovative means of getting his pharmacy’s news to patients and customers via a digital flipbook. The digital newsletter features information about his curbside delivery service, as well the DePietro’s Cares Club, a program than can provide a free 90-day supply of generic life-sustaining medications for those who are currently unemployed.


Skippack Pharmacy
Dressed as Captain America, Skippack Pharmacy owner Mayank Amin personified the heroic efforts being made on behalf of pharmacists everywhere to continue serving their patients and customers while implementing safeguards to keep his staff safe.

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St. Marys Pharmacy
Frank Straub, owner of St. Marys Pharmacy, was interviewed by WTAJ to highlight the new processes and procedures he has implemented that aim to protect both customers and pharmacy staff members. “In pharmacy, we’re like the infantry of healthcare, “one pharmacy owner, Frank Straub said. “We’re on the front lines every day.”

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Klingensmith’s Drug Stores
This brief video posted on Klingensmith’s Facebook page is a great way to remind your followers that you’re open for business and working hard to keep patients, customers and staff members safe and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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