The 5 C’s of Choosing a Pharmacy

The right pharmacy can make a big difference

Did you know more than 70% of consumers pick a pharmacy based on location?1 While “location, location, location” may be true in the real estate business, that may not be the best approach to choosing a pharmacy — especially if you take medications for long-term or chronic conditions.

That’s why we created an infographic outlining five key areas — the 5 C’s — to consider when choosing a pharmacy. It includes five questions to ask yourself about your current pharmacy or any pharmacy you consider using.

Click the image below to view the infographic.

5 C's of Choosing a Pharmacy Infographic

1 Express Scripts® Pharmacy research conducted with 4,000 consumers, 2021.

Posted date: January 03, 2022

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