SAN ANGELO, Texas ( Concho Valley Homepage ) — Myers Drug, a drug store business founded in San Angelo in 1934 , has been purchased by grocery store chain Food King, according to a representative. Here’s what you need to know.
Luis Urteaga, general manager of the pharmacy’s San Angelo location, stated that the business was purchased on Oct. 17 after the owner of Myers Drug decided to sell. The business was divided between two buyers, with the pharmacy operations going to Food King and the building going to Thieman Real Estate Holdings.
“The reason why we were acquired was because this business was a viable business, and we created another layer of pharmacy business that a larger chain pharmacy found attractive,” Urteaga said.
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Urteaga said that the pharmacy will be transitioned into the Food King located at 2 S. Main St., where a new, “state-of-the-art lab” is being constructed to allow for the continuation of its services, including drug compounding. He also stated that the San Angelo location’s patrons will be transferred to the new pharmacy location alongside any employees who have chosen to make the jump…