Guardian Pharmacy Services Acquires Van’s Institutional Pharmacy, Expanding Footprint in Tennessee and Kentucky

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. (NYSE: GRDN), one of the nation’s largest and most innovative long-term care (LTC) pharmacy services companies, today announced the acquisition of Van’s Institutional Pharmacy, an LTC pharmacy based in Martin, Tenn. The addition grows Guardian’s Tennessee operations to five pharmacies in Memphis, Shelbyville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville, and Martin, strengthening its ability to meet increasing demand for LTC pharmacy services in Tennessee and Kentucky.

Founded in 1974, Van’s Institutional Pharmacy serves residents in assisted living, skilled nursing, and behavioral health communities, as well as individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, across Tennessee and Kentucky. Co-Presidents Zach Delaney and Emily Haskins will lead day-to-day operations while former President Mike Swaim remains actively involved in the pharmacy as a senior advisor. The pharmacy’s existing leadership and staff will stay in place, and it will continue to operate as Van’s Institutional Pharmacy.

“With demand for dependable LTC pharmacy partners growing in the region, we’re excited to add Van’s Institutional Pharmacy, which has earned the confidence of LTC communities through decades of reliable, high-touch service and expertise,” said David Brown, senior vice president of the Central Region at Guardian Pharmacy Services. “We look forward to welcoming the Van’s team to the Guardian family and building on that reputation to serve its current customers and meet the needs of new ones.”

As with Guardian’s other acquisitions, Van’s Institutional Pharmacy will benefit from the company’s unique business model, which combines local pharmacy leadership and decision-making with centralized corporate support. This allows the local team to remain focused on customer service and the specialized needs of the communities and residents they serve, while Guardian’s Corporate Support Team assists with complex behind-the-scenes business functions, including data analytics, HR, IT, payor relations, national sales and more.

“For more than 50 years, our family built a successful pharmacy by doing right by our customers and staff,” said Swaim of Van’s Institutional Pharmacy. “Joining Guardian allows our team to stay together and focused on the relationships and service that have defined Van’s, now with the benefit of the expertise and resources of a national LTC pharmacy organization. With this partnership, we can further strengthen the personal service our customers expect and deserve.”

About Guardian Pharmacy Services

Guardian Pharmacy Services is one of the nation’s leading long-term care pharmacy services companies. Through its locally-based business model, Guardian partners with long-term care facilities (“LTCFs”) to deliver medications and a comprehensive suite of technology-enabled services designed to enhance care and improve adherence to drug regimens, helping to reduce the cost of care and improve clinical outcomes. With a growing network of more than 61 licensed pharmacies, 54 of which are full-service, Guardian is dedicated to providing exceptional service to approximately 210,000 residents (as of June 30, 2026).

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding anticipated growth, future hiring, and expanded service offerings. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, including those described in Guardian’s periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, and which are publicly available at www.sec.gov and via our website, investors.guardianpharmacy.com. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in these statements. Guardian Pharmacy Services undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.