The decision follows an unexpected and immediate loss of the pharmacy staff at the Prophetstown location. With a small pharmacy team and limited availability of qualified, licensed pharmacy professionals in the area, Hartig Drug has been unable to secure the staffing necessary to continue operating the pharmacy safely and responsibly.
This decision was not made lightly, and Hartig Drug recognizes the significant impact this closure will have on the Prophetstown community. For the last 20 years, Hartig Drug has been proud to serve local residents and families, and the company is deeply grateful for the trust and support the community has shown throughout that time.
Hartig Drug has carefully considered alternatives to closing the location, including efforts to identify and recruit pharmacy professionals. Unfortunately, given the circumstances and the limited availability of pharmacy staffing in the area, the company is unable to maintain pharmacy operations at the Prophetstown location.
Hartig Drug is committed to helping make the transition as smooth as possible for affected patients. Patient records and prescription services will be accessible at any Hartig Drug location in Illinois, and physical records will be transferred to Hartig Drug’s location in Savanna, IL.
About Hartig Drug Company:
Hartig Drug Company (“Hartig Drug”) is a local, family-owned, and operated group of pharmacies located in the Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois tri-state region. Hartig Drug was founded over 120 years ago by A. J. Hartig. Through community pharmacy, senior care (LTC) pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, and durable medical equipment locations, Hartig Drug Company is committed to providing convenient, personalized health consulting, pharmaceutical products, and consumer goods. As a local, small business Hartig Drug offers personalized services in touch with its local community roots. Our employees live, work, and play in the same communities in which we operate. The connection to the community drives us every day to provide the best possible service and products to our customers.
