The pharmacy, to be located in Portland’s Pine Tree Shopping Center on Brighton Avenue, will be open to everyone, regardless of whether they receive care at MaineHealth centers.
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MaineHealth Pharmacy will be opening its first standalone retail pharmacy this month in Portland’s Pine Tree Shopping Center, at 1052 Brighton Ave.
For patients, the storefront will offer access to a wide range of medications, including specialty offerings and vaccinations, as well as a drive-through service.
The pharmacy will be open to everyone, regardless of whether they receive care at MaineHealth centers. However, MaineHealth patients will benefit from coordinated care between pharmacists and other members of the system’s care team with prescription transfers and refills.
"Our goal in opening a stand-alone retail storefront is to provide patients with the same level of care and staffing [that they receive in Maine Medical Center in Portland] in a location that is easier for them to visit," said Tom Edge, MaineHealth's director of retail pharmacy services.
MaineHealth also is working to make prescriptions more affordable by helping patients find drug discounts or lower-cost alternatives. The team also can help eligible patients apply for medication financial assistance.
MaineHealth Pharmacy will be open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends and holidays. More information is available on MaineHealth’s Pharmacy Services website.
