Each year, Upsher-Smith partners with the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA) and state pharmacy associations to honor innovators in the pharmacy field.
This year, Forest Heights Pharmacy's pharmacist and owner Ben Ross was selected as the 2022 Georgia recipient for the “Excellence in Innovation” award.
About Ben Ross
“I grew up in my father’s independent pharmacy, Ross Drug in Sylvania, Georgia,” said Ross. “I knew at a young age I wanted to continue to serve my community in the same way that I saw my father serve, as a community pharmacist.”
Ben, along with his wife and co-owner Lauren, purchased Forest Heights Pharmacy in 2008. They were one of the first providers in Georgia to receive and administer the COVID-19 vaccine, subcutaneous Regen-Cov (a combination of monoclonal antibodies), and oral COVID-19 antivirals. Ben also co-created the company Frontline Nutrition to develop immune-boosting over-the-counter supplements, ID-6 and chewable children’s formulation kID-6, to support a healthy immune system. The supplements are sold in more than 150 independent pharmacies across the United States.
“COVID-19 presented many challenges and unknowns in the field of pharmacy, from labor shortages to changes in workflow and procedures,” said Ross. “But I have been blessed with amazing partners and staff. We were constantly changing to fit the needs of our employees and patients.”
Congratulations, Ben!
