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UK Retail Pharmacies altering hours for Memorial Day, May 29

Photo by Tim Webb
Photo by Tim Webb

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 23, 2023) -— In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, May 29, hours at some UK Retail Pharmacy locations will change.

As always, Chandler Retail Pharmacy will remain open through the holiday as it operates 24 hours a day, every day. Chandler Retail Pharmacy is located on the first floor of Chandler Pavilion A behind the gift shop. Staff at Chandler Retail Pharmacy can access all prescriptions in our system, regardless of which location the prescription was routed to. 

UK Good Samaritan Retail Pharmacy, located just off the main entrance of UK Good Samaritan Hospital, and Fountain Court Retail Pharmacy, located at 245 Fountain Court, off Man O’War near Richmond Road, will both be open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 29.

Kentucky Clinic Pharmacy, University Health Service Pharmacy, Bluegrass Clinic Pharmacy, Turfland Clinic Pharmacy and The Apothecary at UK Gatton Student Center will be closed May 29.

The Pharmacist Care Clinic at 245 Fountain Court, Room 220, will also be closed May 29. 

Meds to Beds will operate from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Chandler and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Good Samaritan.  

Reach any pharmacy location by calling toll-free 833-333-UKRx (8579). Learn more about locations and services by visiting ukpharmacy.org.

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