Bowl of Hygeia Award Winner

(reprinted with permission from the Wyoming Pharmacy Association)

Dave Athey, R.Ph. was recognized as the Bowl of Hygeia Award Winner for the state of Wyoming during the Wyoming Pharmacy Association 92nd Annual Convention in Casper June 26-28.  Athey was unable to attend the event due to a previously scheduled vacation to Africa. This award is presented by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals to an individual who has devoted their time, talent, and resources to better their community and the profession of pharmacy. This year's recipient was no different.

Mr. Athey has many years of experience in the community pharmacy arena. He spent his first 14 years with Skaggs/Osco/Payless before moving on to work for Wal-Mart in 1990. He then opened his own pharmacy in 1992 ("Dave's Ideal Pharmacy in Laramie, WY) and maintained this pharmacy until 1996. Dave was employed by Buttrey's/Albertson's pharmacy from 1996 - 1999 when he opened his second independent pharmacy "Express Pharmacy" in Laramie which has been a huge success. He has spent many years in the community and has developed great relationships with patients and health care providers. He is focused on providing patients with the best care possible and emphasizes this by offering excellent customer service. He offers services such as professional compounding, free delivery service, a drive-thru, and with the use of a new robotics system, is able to process prescriptions at an increased rate but with fewer errors. Patients frequently comment "Oh, just go to Express Pharmacy to have your medicines filled, Dave will take great care of you." Dave's dedication to pharmacy and to the community in general is impressive and Laramie is fortunate to have him as a member of their health care team!
 

Posted on Thursday, September 03, 2009