Prime Therapeutics Announces Plans to Open Second Mail Service Pharmacy; New Albuquerque Facility Supports Growing Client Base.ST. PAUL St. Paul as a missionary he fearlessly confronts the “perils of waters, of robbers, in the city, in the wilderness.” [N.T.: II Cor. 11:26] See : Bravery , Minn. -- Prime Therapeutics LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control (Prime) today announced it plans to open a second mail service pharmacy in Albuquerque, New Mexico “Albuquerque” redirects here. For other uses, see Albuquerque (disambiguation). Albuquerque (pronounced [ˈæl.bə.kɚ.kiː], Spanish: [al.βu. . Prime has secured a 70,000 square-foot facility that will begin processing mail service prescriptions in December 2006. Prime opened its first mail facility in Irving, Texas Irving (pronounced 'er-ving') is a city located in the U.S. state of Texas within Dallas County. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, the city population was 191,615; the 2006 estimate was 201,927 according to the North Central Texas Council of Governments, and 196,084 according to in 2004. Due to rapid growth, Prime is expanding its mail order capacity. On Wednesday, August 9, Prime received unanimous approval by the Bernalillo County Commission for an Industrial Revenue Bond (IRB IRB See: Industrial Revenue Bond ) Inducement Inducement Electra incited brother, Orestes, to kill their mother and her lover. [Gk. Myth.: Zimmerman, 92; Gk. Lit.: Electra, Orestes] Hezekiah exhorts Judah to stand fast against Assyrians. [O.T. Resolution. This moves the company one step closer to a $9.5 million dollar investment in Albuquerque. Upon final IRB approval, Prime will open its new facility in northwest Albuquerque that will house the most sophisticated prescription refill equipment available. With Prime's Irving and Albuquerque facilities working at full capacity, Prime will have the ability to process up to 30 million prescriptions a year. "Prime has nearly doubled in size in the past two years. As we continue to provide top quality service for our clients, we needed to add more mail service capacity," said Mark Ahmann, Prime's senior vice president of Operations. "We look forward to being a part of the Albuquerque community for years to come." Prime plans to hire approximately 60 Albuquerque-based employees by first quarter 2007, with the potential to recruit more as the operation grows. Many positions will be professional roles for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. In addition to competitive salaries, the jobs will offer a wide range of benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan with company match. Prime chose Albuquerque after a nationwide search. The city was selected for several reasons, including its strong business climate, low risk for natural disasters, access to major shipping and delivery resources, and affordable cost of living. It is also in close proximity to Prime's client Blue Cross and Blue Shield Blue Shield A US not-for-profit health care insurer that is a reimbursement intermediary for physicians. Cf Blue Cross. of New Mexico New Mexico, state in the SW United States. At its northwestern corner are the so-called Four Corners, where Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah meet at right angles; New Mexico is also bordered by Oklahoma (NE), Texas (E, S), and Mexico (S). . The city is also currently listed at number one on Forbes Magazine's 2006 "Best Places for Business and Careers" survey. Leading the site search on behalf of Prime were The TEGRA Group, a Minneapolis-based real estate advisory firm and Maestas & Ward, an Albuquerque-based real estate firm. Albuquerque Economic Development Chairman of the Board Carolyn Monroe said "This success is another example of what can happen when everyone pulls together. Bernalillo County, the City of Albuquerque and the State of New Mexico have all been dedicated to winning Prime's expansion." Prime will apply for Job Training Incentive Program funds administered by the State of New Mexico. Governor Bill Richardson  This article or section contains information about one or more candidates in an upcoming or ongoing election.Content may change as the election approaches. notes, "Prime Therapeutics was attracted to New Mexico's great business climate, and they are creating the kind of high-wage jobs necessary to move our state forward." Alan Armijo, Bernalillo County Commission Chairman added, "The County supports companies that are good for our community. This is a good company and a good IRB." Mayor Martin Chavez Martin J. Chávez (born 1952) is the current Mayor of Albuquerque, New Mexico. From 1989 to 1993 he served in the New Mexico State Senate and was elected to his first term as Mayor in 1993. said "I am very pleased that Prime Therapeutics has decided to locate this facility in Albuquerque. The pay level of these jobs and their decision to locate at a vacant facility on the West side are factors that fit in perfectly with the priorities of our City." The facility will also provide back-up processing for the existing PrimeMail pharmacy in Texas. Together, the Irving and Albuquerque sites will provide Prime's members with a safe, convenient and cost-effective way to receive prescription medications through the mail. Prime Therapeutics LLC is a thought leader in the pharmacy benefit management A Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) is a third party administrator of prescription drug programs. They are primarily responsible for processing and paying prescription drug claims. industry offering a customer-aligned and flexible business model that allows for unmatched collaboration with clients. Providing services nationwide to approximately 9 million covered lives, its client base includes several Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans, employer and union groups, and third party administrators. Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, Prime Therapeutics is collectively owned by various Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans, subsidiaries or affiliates of those plans. Learn more at www.primetherapeutics.com |
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