ATLANTA-- Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc., one of the nation's leading long-term care $(LTC)$ pharmacy services companies, has announced its acquisition of Mercury Pharmacy Services, a prominent LTC pharmacy based in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. This acquisition marks Guardian's first pharmacy location in Washington, expanding its footprint into the Pacific Northwest. The new location will serve residents in assisted living, skilled nursing, and behavioral health communities, as well as individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. According to Fred Burke, president and CEO of Guardian Pharmacy Services, this strategic move allows the company to meet the growing demand for high-quality LTC pharmacy services in Washington. Mercury Pharmacy Services, founded in 2001, will retain its existing leadership and staff, continuing to operate under its current name.