The programs and services below are available to every Health Mart pharmacy—with no additional fees.

• Third-party contracting, leveraging the strength of a 3,000+ pharmacy network
• Representation in more than 9,000 plans with more than 60 pharmacy benefit managers
• Contract review and advice

• Online claim reconciliation with exception reporting
• Reimbursement via five weekly electronic funds transfers

• Exterior and interior signage, aisle markers, and wall graphics feature Health Mart brand identity
• Step-by-step guide for introducing new décor and brand identity to existing customers
• Choice of elements and sizes adapts to any physical layout
• Professional design consultation available
• Standards to ensure consistent brand image
• Décor allowance available through March of 2007

• National TV and radio advertising campaign
• Professionally produced templates and tools for newspaper ads, local wellness events, posters, and more (See Branding and Customer Outreach for a fee-for-service media placement options)

• Monthly wellness columns for publications in community newsletters and local papers
• Online patient education in English and Spanish, including more than 5,000 monographs on disease states, OTC, and prescription drugs
• In-store and on-hold music and messaging to reinforce identity as a Health Mart pharmacy
• Free HealthSmart and Medizine magazines to reinforce wellness focus

• Category planograms optimize product mix for any shelf configuration
• Pricing program helps stores set and maintain margins
• Movement reports on recent OTC purchases

• On-site evaluation and recommendations on layout, traffic flow, signage and product placement

• Health Mart discounts averaging 10% on more than 300 products
• National-brand quality, consumer-value pricing
• Almost 1,000 OTC, HBC, and healthy living products
• New item autoships deliver latest products fast

• Clear, concise policies and procedures for Rx dispensing, HIPAA compliance, recordkeeping, inventory control, security, and safety
• Includes frequently used forms
• Meets the procedural and quality assurance requirements of many state pharmacy boards and contracting organizations

• Annual Market Demographic Survey

• Easy-to-use guide outlining the multiple steps and decisions required in opening or acquiring an independent pharmacy

• Regional meetings to share best practices with other members and educate prospective franchisees

• Courses on today's leading business and clinical topics

• Stronger partnerships with policy makers and industry associations

From managed care and branding, to in-store execution programs and community advocacy, Health Mart helps you compete more effectively as an independent pharmacy.