A Co-Op Owned by
Independent Pharmacies

Our Mission
Our mission is to protect and promote the growth of independent pharmacies by leveraging collective buying power, advocating beneficial legislation, and maximizing the return on investment to member stockholders.

Who We Are
American Pharmacies was founded in 1999 by a group of Independent Community Pharmacists who decided to join together so that their businesses could survive in an increasingly competitive market.

They created a member-owned, for-profit cooperative to create a level playing field with chain pharmacies and provide an opportunity for Independent Community Pharmacy owners to protect and grow their businesses.

Today, we remain a 100 percent member-owned pharmacy buying group run by independent pharmacists for independent pharmacists. Our combined strength gives us a strong voice in shaping legislation which impacts our businesses, allows us to better serve our customers, and leads to greater profitability.

Our Board and Staff
American Pharmacies' Board of Directors consists of elected volunteer members who make all decisions regarding operating expenses and budget. Our board takes an aggressive role to impact political, legislative and regulatory issues important to Independent Community Pharmacy owners.

The board strives to deliver economic value, while providing a broad-based, proactive and effective grass roots network which delivers rapid response to local, state, and federal issues that can potentially impact the future economic viability of our members’ businesses.

Our dedicated staff works closely with our Board of Directors, members and partners to advocate and protect Independent Community Pharmacies and deliver exceptional value back to our member shareholders.