Baraboo Hometown Pharmacy has officially closed its doors
Baraboo Hometown Pharmacy has officially closed its doors. The sudden announcement comes as a shock to the local community, but strict contractual obligations during the transition to Walgreens legally prevented the pharmacy from sharing the news earlier.
According to the pharmacy's team, the closure was driven by the unsustainable practices of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). In a comment posted on social media, pharmacy staff stated PBMs have continuously slashed prescription reimbursement rates below the actual costs of acquiring and dispensing medications, placing severe financial pressure on independent healthcare providers.
To ensure uninterrupted care, all active patient records and prescriptions have been transferred directly to Walgreens at 505 Broadway St in Baraboo. Patients requiring refills can reach Walgreens directly or contact an alternative preferred pharmacy to request a prescription transfer.
Todd Coppernoll oversees local news for WRCO and WRCE radio in Richland Center. Having served Richland Center as Mayor for three terms, Todd brings a unique perspective, and a familiar voice to the news. The focus is local, and so is the reporter.
Adam Hess has been involved in radio broadcasting since 1990, with many of those years spent on the air at WRCO FM in Richland Center. Currently, Adam hosts the Weekend Wake-up and Prime Mover Saturdays on WRCO FM, jumps in and helps out with news duties, handles Social Media duties for WRCO and WRCE, and is the Director of Technology at a Southwest Wisconsin School District. Reach him at adam.hess@civicmedia.us.
