Metro Ontario Inc. committed to seamless transition for
Zellers pharmacy customers
TORONTO, April 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Metro Ontario Inc.,
a subsidiary of Metro Inc. (TSX: MRU), today announced the
acquisition of the pharmacy business including prescription files
from seven Zellers pharmacies in Ontario. Metro will ensure continuity of
care for Zellers' pharmacy customers through a seamless transition
process.
The acquisition includes Zellers pharmacies in Hamilton, London, Mississauga, Sudbury, Collingwood, and two in Brampton. With a local Metro or Food
Basics store already operating in each of these communities,
Zellers' pharmacy customers will be a few steps away from their new
Pharmacists and Pharmacy Team.
"At Metro, we continually strive to provide Ontario residents with a range of products and
services that will allow them to live well and maintain a healthy
lifestyle. We invite our new customers to visit our stores and
speak with one of our staff members to learn more about our
offerings and services," said Lyman
Kwok, Vice-President Pharmacy Operations, Metro Ontario
Inc.
Zellers' pharmacy customers can expect a wide range of products
and services at Metro and Food Basics bannered stores and
pharmacies, along with caring, passionate and engaged employees who
are eager to deliver superior customer service and enhanced
pharmacy programs. Pharmacy service offerings include
Metro's Celiac Disease screening program, compliance
packaging, nutritional shopping tours, medication reviews and
in-store blood pressure monitoring. With each prescription,
customers will receive Drug Information sheets, as well as
Nutritional Information sheets for a series of medications.
"I'm confident that the pharmacies at Metro and Food Basics will
deliver excellent service to our customers," said Lori Fasano, General Merchandise Manager of
Pharmacy for Zellers. "We are working closely with Metro on a
smooth transition for pharmacy customers while fully ensuring the
protection of confidential patient information."
Metro Inc.
With annual sales of over $11 billion
and over 65,000 employees, Metro Inc. is a leader in the food and
pharmaceutical sectors in Québec and Ontario, where it operates a network of more
than 600 food stores under several banners including Metro, Metro
Plus, Super C and Food Basics, as well as over 250 drugstores under
the Brunet, The Pharmacy and Drug Basics banners.
SOURCE METRO INC.