2022 Georgia – Ben Ross
Ben Ross, PharmD
Owner
Forest Height Pharmacy, Statesboro, GA
“I grew up in my father’s independent pharmacy, Ross Drug in Sylvania, Georgia,” said Ben. “I knew at a young age I wanted to continue to serve my community in the same way that I saw my father serve, as a community pharmacist.” Ben along with his wife and co-owner Lauren purchased Forest Heights Pharmacy in 2008. They were one of the first providers in Georgia to receive and administer the COVID-19 vaccine, subcutaneous Regen-Cov (a combination of monoclonal antibodies), and oral COVID-19 antivirals. Ben also co-created the company Frontline Nutrition to develop immune-boosting over-the-counter supplements, ID-6 and chewable children’s formulation kID-6, to support a healthy immune system. The supplements are sold in more than 150 independent pharmacies across the United States. “COVID-19 presented many challenges and unknowns in the field of pharmacy, from labor shortages to changes in workflow and procedures,” said Ben. “But I have been blessed with amazing partners and staff. We were constantly changing to fit the needs of our employees and patients.”
Contact: benross99@gmail.com