East Troy Pharmacy owner explains struggles of independent drug stores after Elkhorn Pharmacy's closure

East Troy Pharmacy owner explains struggles of independent drug stores after Elkhorn Pharmacy's closure

The sudden sale and closure of Elkhorn Pharmacy on Thursday left East Troy Pharmacy as the last local drug store standing in Walworth County. East Troy pharmacist Keith Witt believes there's one big reason why small drug stores are closing. Witt told TMJ4 the major challenge he's facing is dealing with pharmacy benefit managers, who set the drug prices from the manufacturer to pharmacies. He says the rates they set for smaller pharmacies often c…

Jack Ryan: For now, bill to help independent pharmacies is dead

Jack Ryan: For now, bill to help independent pharmacies is dead jacked Mon, 03/30/2026 - 10:02 AM A bill that would have tightened state regulations of pharmacy benefit managers and helped the financial conditions of small pharmacies died last Thursday in the Mississippi House.Read more about Jack Ryan: For now, bill to help independent pharmacies is dead Read more about Jack Ryan: For now, bill to help independent pharmacies is dead387 views