New York supermarket chain acquires pharmacy

Price Chopper Supermarkets in New York has announced the acquisition of Fairway Pharmacy in Montrose, Pennsylvania, made effective on Monday.

Operations out of Fairway's current location will continue until the planned construction of a new pharmacy inside the Montrose Price Chopper is completed.

"We look forward to continuing to provide the high level of care that our patients have come to expect from us and believe that the addition of support from Price Chopper's highly regarded pharmacy division will increase our ability to serve the community," Jerry Prusack, owner of Fairway Pharmacy, said. "The construction of a brand new pharmacy inside the Price Chopper Supermarket marks a significant investment in our community that will provide our customers with the added convenience of one-stop shopping."

Prusack has joined the Price Chopper team as a pharmacist at the newly acquired location. The remainder of the Fairway Pharmacy staff has also joined the Price Chopper team.

"We are delighted to welcome Jerry and the Fairway team to the Price Chopper family," Kathy Bryant, vice president of pharmacy for Price Chopper, said. "We look forward to building upon the foundation of trusted and convenient pharmacy care that they have long provided to the Montrose community, while expanding and enhancing the patient services that are offered."