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Compounding and Distribution of GLP-1 Medications

GLP-1 drugs seem to be on everyone’s mind and in the news pretty regularly.  Compounding pharmacies have played a crucial role in providing these medications to patients, while the manufactured drugs have remained in shortage for many months.  Pharmacists Mutual has seen claims against pharmacists and pharmacies for adverse reactions in patients and allegations in…

PHARMACISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; KIRK HAYES RETIRES AS BOARD CHAIR AFTER A DISTINGUISHED 55 YEARS ON THE BOARD, INCLUDING 23 YEARS AS CHAIR

Susan Sutter to Assume Board Chair Jill Link Elected to the Board   Algona, IA (May 28, 2024) – Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company today announced the retirement of Kirk Hayes as Board Chair of the company’s Board of Directors, effective as of the date of the company’s 2024 Annual Meeting held on May 17. Following…

Civil Unrest Series #1:

Why Your Business Needs to Be Prepared for Civil Unrest & Riots According to recent reports by the Global Peace Index, civil unrest has doubled over the last decade, causing both social strain and economic impact. In fact, the global economic impact of violence increased by 17%, reaching $17.5 trillion in 2022, equivalent to 13% of global GDP. What…

Attend our Annual Meeting on May 17th

As a member of Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company, you are invited to the annual meeting on Friday, May 17, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting agenda will include a member report, the election of Directors whose terms are expiring, and other matters as may properly come before the meeting, as specified in the Bylaws. Members…

2023 Annual Report

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RM Alert: California Rain

Pharmacists Mutual strives to provide peace of mind.  Realizing flooding may occur in many low-lying areas, be sure to park your vehicle in a location not subject to flooding.  If you need our help after the storm passes, rest assured we are here for you.   If any storm damage is incurred, you may report…

Slips, Trips, and Falls

The highlight of Louise’s week was driving to the local grocery store to do her shopping. Louise completed her weekly shopping every Tuesday at 9 A.M., like clockwork. Little did Louise know that this upcoming trip to the store would be her last trip by herself. Because of a slip and fall in the store,…

Prevent Freezing Fire Suppression Systems

Extreme cold temperatures are headed your way; now is the time to take steps to prevent freezing pipes and negative impacts on your fire suppression system.   The last time a deep freeze occurred was in 2022, and businesses spent thousands of dollars repairing their fire suppression systems. Ensuring your systems receive regular maintenance and…

Civil Unrest Philadelphia

Pharmacists Mutual cares very much about the well-being of our members.  You may be aware of the civil unrest affecting the Philadelphia area.  During times like these, it is important to know that you have a trusted partner in Pharmacists Mutual.  You should feel confident that we stand ready to respond to any hardship faced…

7TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR AS TOP WORKPLACE

DES MOINES REGISTER NAMES PHARMACISTS MUTUAL A WINNER OF THE IOWA TOP WORKPLACES 2023 AWARD Algona, IA – For the seventh consecutive year, Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company has received a Top Workplaces 2023 honor. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC.…