Expanding Access: Weems Is Bringing a Pharmacy to Carrabelle
April 24, 2026
At Weems Memorial Hospital, part of our work as a critical access hospital is paying close attention to where our community’s healthcare needs aren’t fully met – and stepping in to help when a project is both viable and valuable for the people we serve. A retail pharmacy in Carrabelle is one of those opportunities, and we’re excited to share that the project is officially moving forward.
How we got here
The Weems Board of Directors commissioned a professional retail pharmacy study to take a careful, honest look at whether a Carrabelle pharmacy could serve the community well and operate sustainably over time. The analysis, presented by pharmacy consultant Jason Prokopik of Blue and Co., confirmed that the vision was both viable and valuable – projecting steady growth, long-term financial sustainability, and meaningful benefit for residents on the eastern end of the county.
On April 15, the Franklin County Board of County Commissioners reviewed the plan and gave it their full support, clearing the way for Weems to begin next steps.
A word from our Board Chair
“When the board looked at this opportunity, it wasn’t just about opening a pharmacy – it was about expanding access to care in a practical, sustainable way. The study confirmed what we believed: this is a smart investment for the hospital and a real benefit for the community.”
— Duffie Harrison, Chair, Weems Memorial Hospital Board of Directors
Why this matters: the 340B program
As a critical access hospital, Weems participates in the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program, which allows us to offer significantly reduced prices on many medications. That benefit will extend to the Carrabelle pharmacy.
A pharmacy that serves everyone
The Carrabelle pharmacy will be open to the full community – not just Weems and health department patients – and will be located at Weems Medical Center East (110 NE 5th Street, Carrabelle).
What’s next
These kinds of projects take time. Between regulatory approvals, staffing, build-out, and stocking, we’re realistically looking at nine months to a year before the doors open. We’ll share updates along the way.