Lou and Bill Kennedy's vision to offer their employees an in-house pharmacy became reality this week.

Bill Kennedy, chief business development officer and a pharmacist by trade, opened the full-service pharmacy Jan. 2.

It is located inside of Nephron Pharmaceuticals’ state-of-the-art, 400,000 square-foot manufacturing facility south of Cayce.

The pharmacy fills prescriptions for employees and family members who participate in the Nephron health plan.

“A team of the best pharmacy professionals in the Midlands will be on-hand every day at the pharmacy to give Nephron employees the very best counseling regarding medications and treatment right here at one of South Carolina’s fastest growing businesses,” said Kennedy. “We are excited to provide our employees with the opportunity to save their hard-earned dollars while delivering superior service and quality of care through Nephron Pharmacy.”

Nephron employees can fill prescription drugs at a lower cost than external retail outlets.

They can fill generic prescriptions at a cost of only $3.50 per prescription.

Nephron Pharmacy also offers over the counter health products, such as Elderberry, CBD, herbal supplements and vitamins.

Pharmacists can also administer vaccines.

Employees interested in improving their health through smoking cessation or nutrition and fitness will be able to work with health and wellness coaches at the pharmacy.

“Nephron is a family,” said CEO Lou Kennedy. “There is no better way to take care of our family than Nephron Pharmacy helping them keep more of the money they work hard to earn and making sure they have access to the very best health care and medications available. We are proud of Team Nephron, and we are proud of Nephron Pharmacy.”

Pharmacy hours are 8 to 8 Monday to Friday