Locally-owned and operated Stoneview Pharmacy has opened to bring old-fashioned, community-focused pharmacy services to town.

Located in the Fountain Hills Medical Campus in Building A, suite 113, 16838 E. Palisades Blvd., it is the only independent pharmacy in town.

A ribbon-cutting and open house will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10.

Customers have the choice to pick up prescriptions in-person or have them delivered at no extra cost.

Zachary Hanks is the pharmacist owner. He moved to Arizona in 2014 to become a pharmacy intern for an independent pharmacy while completing his post-graduate education.

His vision of owning and operating a community pharmacy led him to pursue a master of business administration (MBA) in addition to his doctorate of pharmacy (PharmD).

Hanks considers himself an active member of the patient’s care team.

“A more patient-centered approach is needed to help people get well and stay well,” he said. “My goal is for both patients and their physicians to feel confident that our top priority is providing the needed care, support and information to the patient for prescribed treatment to be as successful as possible.”

As the only pharmacist at Stoneview, he looks forward to seeing his customers each time they visit. An experienced pharmacy technician, Pamela East, assists him.

Stoneview Pharmacy accepts insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid prescription plans, and offers affordable cash prices.

As an affiliate of McKesson’s Health Mart, Stoneview Pharmacy has contracts with all major insurance providers and accepts e-prescriptions from medical providers.

Hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The phone number is 480-809-4289. For more information, visit StoneviewPharmacy.com.