Pharmacy Type |
Total |
Small chains (3 to 19 pharmacies owned by a single corporation) |
374 |
Banner* |
55 |
Franchise** |
183 |
Large chains (20+ pharmacies owned by a single corporation) |
831 |
Banner* |
39 |
Franchise** |
0 |
Independently owned (1-2 pharmacies owned by a single corporation) |
3,814 |
Banner* |
1,932 |
Franchise** |
503 |
*Banner: Pharmacies that are affiliated with a central office where they use a recognized name and may participate in centralized buying, marketing, professional programs, etc.
**Franchise: Pharmacy is owned by a franchisee who enters a business relationship with a company (franchisor) for the legal usage of the franchisor’s name and products.