PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) – Another pharmacy , this time a local chain, has announced the closure of multiple locations across the region.
In a Facebook post Saturday afternoon, Mainline Pharmacy announced the closure of nine of their eleven locations.
The post states that the closure is due to economic pressures from Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) explaining that Mainline Pharmacy is receiving less in reimbursements by PBMs than what it costs the pharmacy to purchase medications from wholesalers on over 30% of prescriptions filled. This loss has accounted for over $350,000 already in 2024.
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of your local pharmacies. This decision was not made lightly, and we understand the impact it may have on you and your loved ones.
Mainline Pharmacy on Facebook
The following locations will close at the end of their business day on the listed date:
- Mainline Pharmacy Harrison City , located on Route 130, will close March 4.
- Mainline Pharmacy Ebensburg , located on New Germany Road, will close March 4.
- Mainline Pharmacy Hastings , located on Beaver Street, will close March 5.
- Mainline Pharmacy Portage , located on Main Street, will close March 5.
- Mainline Pharmacy Davidsville , located on North Main Street, will close March 6.
- Mainline Pharmacy Altoona , located on Bellemeade Drive,, will close March 6.
- Mainline Pharmacy Blairsville , located on East Market Street, will close March 11.
- Mainline Pharmacy Cresson , located on Second Street, will close March 12.
- Mainline Pharmacy Nanty Glo , located on Shoemaker Street, will close March 13.