FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 29, 2025
ALTURAS, Calif. – Last Frontier Pharmacy has announced the implementation of a new policy regarding prescription transfers. In recent months, Modoc Medical Center’s retail pharmacy has experienced a significant influx of patients seeking continuity of care due to the closure of Rite Aid Pharmacy in Alturas. This spurred pharmacy staff to thoughtfully design new procedures to best serve patients and local pharmacy partners.
Full Profile Transfer to Ensure Patient Safety
To uphold patient safety standards, Last Frontier Pharmacy requires a full medication profile transfer for any patients transferring prescriptions. Without a full medication profile transfer, the pharmacy will not be able to accommodate filling transferred prescriptions. This gives our pharmacists the opportunity to do their due diligence to avoid drug errors, duplications, and interactions. Our team of pharmacists will fully abide by this philosophy to provide the best possible patient care in their professional capacity to ensure safe, whole-patient health.
Pharmacy staff emphasize the importance of having all prescriptions filled at one location whenever possible. “Consolidating your medications under one pharmacy allows our team to see the full clinical picture, avoid duplication, reduce drug interactions, and minimize the risk of errors when serving our patients,” explained Vahe Hovasapyan, Director of Pharmacy Services at Modoc Medical Center. “This allows our pharmacists to deliver the highest level of care while responsibly managing growing demands.”
Supporting New and Existing Patients
Last Frontier Pharmacy welcomes new patients, whether they choose to stay on a short or long-term basis. That said, patients are encouraged to initiate their transfer process as soon as possible. This advance notice grants staff sufficient time to gather medical
information, secure medication supplies, and prepare to meet patient needs during this transitional period.
“Maintaining adequate inventory while ensuring safe and accurate service will be an ongoing challenge in the coming months,” said Hovasapyan. “By initiating transfers early, patients give our team the best opportunity to prepare and deliver the care they deserve.”
Expanding Services to the Community
In addition to updating policy, Last Frontier Pharmacy is actively working to meet growing demand for reliable, patient-centered service. In recent weeks, Last Frontier Pharmacy has hired a second retail pharmacist and expanded its storefront to accommodate the recent influx of patients. Additionally, pharmacy leadership plans to extend its hours of operation into the weekends. MMC anticipates this expansion in the coming months. In the meantime, Last Frontier Pharmacy and MMC remain committed to prioritizing patient safety and accessibility and welcome any constructive feedback from community members and partner organizations.
“We are profoundly grateful for the trust our patients place in us,” said Darryl Moore, Last Frontier’s Retail Pharmacy Manager. “Our team is committed to growing with the community, ensuring reliable access to prescription drugs, and helping every individual maintain their health and wellbeing.”