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Guardian Pharmacy LLC has added Extensive Pharmaceutical Services of Kinston, NC, and Patient Care Pharmacy Services of Port Charlotte, FL.

Southern Pharmacy Services (SPS) and Guardian Pharmacy of Southeast Florida (SEFL) were involved in the acquisitions of EPS and Patient Care, respectively, the company said. The addition of EPS and Patient Care increases Guardian’s customer base to more than 52,000 residents across 14 states.

EPS was founded in 2002 by Glenn Whitley and primarily works in assisted living and behavior health communities. Patient Care serves assisted living facilities in Florida, including Naples and Sarasota.