UK Good Samaritan Retail Pharmacy reopens Feb. 1
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 31, 2024) — UK Good Samaritan Retail Pharmacy will reopen Thursday, Feb. 1, after a temporary closure due to an electrical fire on Jan. 11.
The pharmacy can be reached via the main entrance of UK Good Samaritan Hospital and will resume regular hours: Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Any patient who transferred their prescriptions to another pharmacy during the closure may transfer them back to Good Samaritan Retail Pharmacy via our easy online form, or by calling the pharmacy at 859-218-4777 or toll free 833-333-UKRx (8579).
Thank you to our patients and customers for your patience and support during this incident.
We’d also like to thank everyone from UK HealthCare Pharmacy Services and UK Good Samaritan Hospital who provided assistance during this time.
UK Good Samaritan Retail Pharmacy is open to everyone and accepts most insurance plans.
With eight locations throughout Lexington – both on campus and off – UK Retail Pharmacies are committed to providing you with the best possible care and service. Seven locations are open to everyone and one, the Bluegrass Clinic Pharmacy in Beaumont, is open to UK employees and patients of the UK Bluegrass Care Clinic.
Visit ukpharmacy.org to see a full list of UK Retail Pharmacies locations and services. Questions? Call toll-free 833-333-UKRx (8579). Reach Good Samaritan Retail Pharmacy directly at 859-218-4777.
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