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This award is given monthly by the Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce to businesses who actively improve the appearance of the building they are in. ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø’s goal in adding the Chubbuck location was to enhance accessibility and serve as a model for the future of community pharmacy. 

“We had been searching for a location that would improve accessibility beyond our existing site at University Health,” said Rikki Trussel, Bengal Pharmacy manager.  “After exploring several options, we found that this building - already equipped with a drive-thru and located in a growing area - was the perfect fit.” 

After securing an investor to purchase the property renovations began, including adding clinic rooms, offices, and an open-concept pharmacy area. The Chubbuck location also offers handmade products from Goodbye Hello, a local business owned by an ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø alumni, reflecting a commitment to support local entrepreneurs and the university community. 

With this expansion, Bengal Pharmacy strives to set a new standard for sustainable community pharmacy. The location offers traditional pharmacy services while also supporting remote sites through telepharmacy. Looking ahead, plans are underway to launch a pharmacist-run clinic in 2025, offering point-of-care testing, weight management, medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorder (Suboxone), medication therapy management, travel medicines, birth control, and treatment for minor ailments. 

“Our vision is to integrate accessible health care with cutting-edge pharmacy services to better serve our communities,” said Tom Wadsworth, dean for the College of Pharmacy at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø. “We are honored to receive this award from our community partners and strive to continue to brighten the area we occupy in our community.”