Pharmacy security guards?

[Oh Haha]

I stopped by the local Rite-Aid last night and noticed they have a security guard in front now. I didn't think much of it but gave him a nod on my way out.

Tonight, wifey needed a prescription picked up at the OTHER pharmacy which is locally owned and THEY have a guard as well.

They are not armed as far as I can tell.

Anyone else notice this trend where you live?


Is there something going on that necessitates having guards?
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[ckelly78z]

I wonder if the half crazed crack heads are making runs on the de-congestants to make more of thier poison ?

[UconnTim97]

Pharmacies here have been getting robbed for oxycodone/OxyContin and the like. You would be amazed at the illicit prices on these.
I remember hearing about a few pharmacies no longer carrying these in house.

[911boost]

Walgreens has been using Security Officers for years. Depending on where the store is located, they are off duty cops.

Bill

[A930Rocket]

Never seen a guard at one.

[GWN7]

We have them up here in pharmacys that stay open late and in Safeway stores too.