Pharmacy Type |
Total |
Small chains (3 to 19 pharmacies owned by a single corporation) |
363 |
Banner* |
70 |
Franchise** |
165 |
Large chains (20+ pharmacies owned by a single corporation) |
836 |
Banner* |
9 |
Franchise** |
0 |
Independently owned (1-2 pharmacies owned by a single corporation) |
3,669 |
Banner* |
1,783 |
Franchise** |
516 |
*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.