Founder steps aside to make way for a new leader at North Port pharmacy

A national pharmacy company has a new leader in place for its southwest Florida pharmacy. 

Jay Mandra was named president of the Guardian Pharmacy of Southwest Florida, which is a partner pharmacy of the national company Guardian Pharmacy Services. The pharmacy company specializes in long-term care, according to a statement.  

The pharmacy’s reach extends in the region from Sarasota to Fort Myers all from the 10,000-square-foot pharmacy in North Port. In his new role, Mandra will oversee daily operations, develop customer relationships and contribute to the company’s overall growth, the release states.