We service the entire state of Illinois, Minnesota and Indiana

We make meds easy, accurate & reliable.

Because we’re one of the largest LTC pharmacies in Illinois, we can service customers with the same capabilities as the nationwide chains. Because we’re local and independent, we’re committed to remaining flexible enough to customize our services to match our clients’ specific needs, and to make rapid adjustments to accommodate them—we don’t have to wait for corporate approval from another state.

What differentiates Forum from the rest? We don’t report to bean counters.

The difference is an executive management team with first-hand experience in nursing home administration, as well as hospital and LTC pharmacy.

The difference is that these are, first and foremost, healthcare professionals who understand why you do what you do.

The difference is your own assigned concierge, who works with people who are willing to go the extra mile to provide the personalized attention our clients deserve—but who resolve never to over-promise or to compromise their valued trust.

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Mission Statement

We are committed to providing the highest-quality, most cost-effective pharmaceutical care
to support our customers’ needs, missions, and goals.

We strive to positively impact quality of life for these clients, who include
our patients,  facility staff, employees, vendors, and the community.

We do this with compassion, integrity, respect, continual improvement, learning, and enthusiasm.

Why Forum Pharmacy

Advanced Technology Is Standard at Forum

Forum is an industry leader in the introduction & appropriate use of technology.

  • Advanced, state-of-the-art packaging automation
  • Automated process development
  • Computerized fax/document management & inventory control systems
  • Processing of e-prescriptions, including controlled substances
  • Real-time electronic delivery tracking
  • ForumLink, our online portal, gives you secure access to:
    • Order status
    • Drug quotes
    • View & download facility billing records
    • Medication management analysis
    • Track & analyze physician prescribing trends & formulary compliance
  • Sophisticated medication-verification software
  • Workflow scanning technology

How to Switch to Forum Pharmacy

We make it very easy to switch to our pharmacy services.  Either contact us directly by phone at (800) 279-2722, or by email at info@forumpharmacy.com.  Please complete the form below which will be sent directly to us and we will follow up with you quickly.   

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Customer-Centered Dispensing Services

Rather than forcing customers into a one-size-fits-all solution, we customize services to the needs of our clients.

  • Experts in the continuum of care:
    • Adult & pediatric skilled nursing
    • Assisted & supportive living
    • CILAs
    • Drug & alcohol treatment
    • Group homes
    • Hospice
    • Intermediate care/DD
    • Residential treatment facilities
    • Shelter care
  • Your choice of packaging and dispensing systems to suit your needs:
    • Multi-day unit-dose boxes
    • Multi-day unit-dose blister (“bingo”) cards
    • Calendar-day-specific blister card cycles
    • Patient-specific unit-dose compliance cycle packaging
    • Patient-specific multi-med compliance cycle packaging
  • Tailored fill quantities:
    • Standard fill quantities for oral solid, chronic medications are set according to the needs of the facility, and/or payer type
    • To avoid waste and the potential for diversion, fill quantities for PRN medications may be shorter and are tailored to the resident and type of therapy
  • Expert compounding services provide customized routes and combinations of medications not commercially available can address patients’ unique needs, increase compliance, and improve outcomes
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Expert Consulting Services

Our experienced Consultants work as a part of your team to ensure regulatory compliance & improve clinical outcomes.

  • Consultant Pharmacists conduct thorough medication regimen reviews to help facilities:
    • Reduce overall medication burden
    • Reduce costs
    • Decrease antipsychotic usage
    • Increase CMS star ratings
  • Pharmacists & Nurse Consultants provide integrated services for facility staff and management, including:
    • Performance improvement activities
    • Drug utilization and management
    • Survey preparation and assistance
    • Outcomes improvement
  • Nurse Consultants are also available for:
    • Chart reviews
    • IV nursing services and troubleshooting
    • Medical record reconciliation

Unsolicited Testimonials

"I wish to thank you and the entire Forum team for the amazing job everyone did in making our pharmacy transition in less than 8 hours. Remarkable!!! What's even more amazing it was completed with very few 'hick-ups'. I must compliment your team further because our clinical staff is very pleased with the excellent service Forum has been providing our facility. For that I'm very grateful."

Milan Stokovich, Owner / Assistant AdministratorLibertyville Manor

"Thanks for the follow up. You guys are really appreciated for all you do for us!"

Jeff RussellAdministrator Estates of Barrington

"Very good services."

Nursing StaffAssisted Living Facility

Pharmacy Information

4201 W. Victoria St.
Chicago, IL  60646
Phone: (800) 447-7108
Email: info@ForumPharmacy.com

Sales Contact

Gina Gambaro
Phone: (847) 673-8727 x3371
Cell: (312) 515-2620
Email: info@forumpharmacy.com

Customer Service Contact

Pharmacy Manager
Phone: (800) 447-7108
Email: info@forumpharmacy.com

Request Information from Forum Pharmacy

Please complete the form below which will be emailed to our sales representatives.  Please also email us any additional information at info@forumpharmacy.com .

  • Please list which pharmacy or pharmacies are currently being used.