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Guardian Pharmacy Services Acquires Van’s Institutional Pharmacy, Expanding Footprint in Tennessee and Kentucky

Business Wire•02/11/2026•16:30 ET
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Key Highlights

  • ➤Guardian Pharmacy Services (GRDN) acquires Van’s Institutional Pharmacy
  • ➤Acquisition expands Guardian’s Tennessee operations to five pharmacies
  • ➤Van’s serves assisted living, skilled nursing, behavioral health, and disability communities
  • ➤Existing Van’s leadership and staff will remain in place
  • ➤Guardian operates more than 61 licensed pharmacies serving approximately 210,000 residents

Expert Statements

David Brown, Senior Vice President of the Central Region at Guardian Pharmacy Services

“With demand for dependable LTC pharmacy partners growing in the region, we’re excited to add Van’s Institutional Pharmacy, which has earned the confidence of LTC communities through decades of reliable, high-touch service and expertise”

David Brown, Senior Vice President of the Central Region at Guardian Pharmacy Services

“We look forward to welcoming the Van’s team to the Guardian family and building on that reputation to serve its current customers and meet the needs of new ones.”

Mike Swaim, Former President and Senior Advisor of Van’s Institutional Pharmacy

“For more than 50 years, our family built a successful pharmacy by doing right by our customers and staff”

Mike Swaim, Former President and Senior Advisor of Van’s Institutional Pharmacy

“Joining Guardian allows our team to stay together and focused on the relationships and service that have defined Van’s, now with the benefit of the expertise and resources of a national LTC pharmacy organization.”

Mike Swaim, Former President and Senior Advisor of Van’s Institutional Pharmacy

“With this partnership, we can further strengthen the personal service our customers expect and deserve.”

Guardian Pharmacy Services Acquires Van’s Institutional Pharmacy, Expanding Footprint in Tennessee and Kentucky

Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. (NYSE: GRDN), one of the nation’s largest and most innovative long-term care (LTC) pharmacy services companies, today announced the acquisition of Van’s Institutional Pharmacy, an LTC pharmacy based in Martin, Tenn. The addition grows Guardian’s Tennessee operations to five pharmacies in Memphis, Shelbyville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville, and Martin, strengthening its ability to meet increasing demand for LTC pharmacy services in Tennessee and Kentucky.

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