[JGibson]

Originally Posted by chuckandbernice

My prescription for Tramadol which I get at Publix, could not be filled, it was on backorder. I gave up waiting for two weeks and checked CVS and Walgreens around Spanish Springs. They didn't have any either. Found some at Walgreens on Parr Drive. Because it is a very controlled drug, I needed a new prescription. Delay, delay, delay, finally got my prescription. Because I had to start over and the delay, I missed out/lost, about 75 pills. Advice: make sure you have a back up.

That's because folks were abusing the opioid and the DEA regulated it so much legit folks can't get it.

The thing is those who were abusing it have now moved on to fentanyl because of the regulations.

It's a shame Publix didn't take over the one in Lake Sumter Landing.

[JanRoberts]

One of the pharmacists told me that Walgreens was taking over the pharmacy at this store.

[pokeefe45@aol.com]

Originally Posted by Retiredsteve

Isn't that a contradiction? "No one goes there because it's too crowded".

I think it's too crowded because noone goes there.

[OhioBuckeye]

Didn’t they give you an explanation why?That’s interesting!

[pauld315]

Originally Posted by JGibson

Every time I stop in that Winn Dixie the place is empty.

I really don't know how that location is profitable.

The quality of meat and vegetables at the WD has been in decline for years and their BOGO's are a joke. I never go there unless there is something on weekend sales flyer that appeals me.

[Safety Ranger]

more importantly is that this merger will results in all the WD,s closing the Liquor stores!!!

[FredJacobs]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Yogi Berra is famous for that. Another one is if you come to a fork in the road take it!

This one is easy. When Yogi gave directions to his house, he always said, "When you come to a fork in the road, take it" because whichever fork you took would lead to his house.

[FredJacobs]

Originally Posted by mtdjed

Have been out of country for 3 weeks, but when I stopped at Lake Sumter Landing Winn Dixie Pharmacy was told that they are phasing out their Pharmacy since Aldi is buying SE Grocers. Perhaps this is old news to residents. Checked internet which confirmed the plan, and that the Pharmacy business will be directed to CVS and Walgreens. Some of the Winn Dixie stores will be converted to Aldis and around 400 will retain the Winn Dixie monitor and SE grocer Brands. Supposedly , the pharmacy transition will commence this fall and they are not currently restocking shortages. That tells a story about wasting your time going there. The total transition is scheduled for 2024.

This is most likely caused by Aldi not having a license to operate a pharmacy - their stores are small and efficient with not enough room to operate a pharmacy. While they do have a license for the sale of beer and wine, they are not licensed to sell hard liquor.

Renting the pharmacy space in the Winn-Dixie's to Walgreens or CVS is a smart business decision - they do not have to apply for licenses and they can collect rent which goes right to the bottom line.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by FredJacobs

This one is easy. When Yogi gave directions to his house, he always said, "When you come to a fork in the road, take it" because whichever fork you took would lead to his house.

Thanks, never heard the second half of that one.

[Tomptomp]

Originally Posted by Retiredsteve

Isn't that a contradiction? "No one goes there because it's too crowded".

It’s like 90% of short putts don’t go in.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Tomptomp

It’s like 90% of short putts don’t go in.

just 90%?

[LuvtheVillages]

Originally Posted by FredJacobs

This is most likely caused by Aldi not having a license to operate a pharmacy - their stores are small and efficient with not enough room to operate a pharmacy. While they do have a license for the sale of beer and wine, they are not licensed to sell hard liquor.

Renting the pharmacy space in the Winn-Dixie's to Walgreens or CVS is a smart business decision - they do not have to apply for licenses and they can collect rent which goes right to the bottom line.

Except that is not what WD is doing.

They have sold their pharmacy client base to Walgreens. Future refills will have to be picked up at Walgreens. WD is closing the pharmacy and the liquor store. Keeping the wine sales.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

just 90%?

Yes, the other half drop...

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Yes, the other half drop...

Who knew?

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Who knew?

He knew...