INNOVATIVE PRACTICE FORM

Name: Well's Turner Family Pharmacy # 2
Address: 1704 Cherokee Avenue, Cullman, AL 35055
Phone # 205-734-1935
FAX # 205-739-9346

Briefly describe innovation

One-stop shopping. Well's Turner Family Pharmacy is a new independent drug store. This pharmacy focuses on drawing in customers by providing the ultimate convenience. Contained under one roof, customers find the pharmacy, franchise food, dry cleaners, and a laundry mat. The pharmacy also offers UPS, postal service, Federal Express, and a South Central Bell payment center. Wells Turner offers a full service pharmacy 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. Monday through Friday and 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. Saturday. The pharmacy also caters to the area retirement homes and Mental Health Center.

Method of Reimbursement

Payor(s): 60% private and 40% third parties

Reimbursement rate: ranges from $2.00 to $5.40 (Medi-Caid)

Is documentation required? No

Specialized training required? No

Software/instrumentation required? Yes
Pharmacy utilizes the Liberty System based on Medi-Span. Patients receive an information leaflet with each prescription.

Interviewed by: J. Adrian Smith