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An independent retail pharmacy is a privately owned and operated pharmacy that provides prescription medications, over-the-counter (OTC) products, and healthcare services directly to the public. These pharmacies are typically unaffiliated with large corporate chains and focus on personalized care, building relationships with their communities, and tailoring services to meet local needs. Independent retail pharmacies play a critical role in providing accessible, personalized care, particularly in underserved or rural areas, and are valued for their ability to adapt to specific community health demands.

A retail chain pharmacy is a pharmacy that operates as part of a larger corporate network or chain of stores under unified branding, management, and operational policies. These pharmacies provide prescription medications, over-the-counter (OTC) products, and a variety of health and wellness services to the public. They are typically integrated into larger retail stores or standalone pharmacy locations and focus on standardized services across multiple locations. Retail chain pharmacies prioritize convenience, accessibility, and consistency, making them a popular choice for consumers seeking standardized, easily accessible pharmacy services.

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Pharmacy Supplies

Find everything you need to create an organized workspace and function more efficiently in the pharmacy with Health Care Logistics’ full inventory of pharmacy supplies. Easily improve drug dispensing accuracy and medication integrity with our reliable tools of the trade!

To keep temperature-sensitive drugs warm and prevent drugs from crystalizing, try our Medication Warming Cabinet. It features an adjustable thermostat and a quiet, low-speed fan that distributes heat evenly. Touch-safe heater with protective shield eliminates burn risk. Choose from seven cabinet colors and five handle options.

Bring order to the pharmacy and create a streamlined procedure for filling individual prescriptions with our colorful collection of Rx Fill Trays. As versatile as they are functional, they make it easy to stay accountable when filling prescriptions and stay organized when managing pharmacy supplies. As fill trays, these handy containers keep individual prescription components together each step of the filling process — from arrival at the drug store to the Will Call/Pick Up counter. HCL’s durable plastic trays also are ideal for organizing and storing items elsewhere in the pharmacy. Use any combination of trays, available in seven colors, to create an at-a-glance color-coded supply management system.

Multipurpose Stainless Steel Trays can be used as processing trays, medical supply organizing trays or pass-through boxes to the cleanroom — a perfect option for USP<797> compliance. Trays feature easy-grip handles for hassle-free transport and nest when empty. They can be cleaned easily using medical-grade cleaning wipes.

Tighten narcotic monitoring using our handheld refractometer, which helps determine the consistency of controlled substances and ensure mixtures have not been altered. This rugged and reliable device has double cemented glass optics to reducing stray light and improve image quality.

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The Pharmacy500 is awarded to 500 pharmacy supply chain businesses and associations that significantly impacted dispensing pharmacies in the U.S. over the past year.

Pharmacy500 Benefits

The following are complimentary benefits extended to Pharmacy500 companies and associations (coming this spring!)

  1. Company listings in the Platinum Pages Buyer’s Guide, 20Ways publications, and RXinsider website
  2. Company inclusion in the 20Ways themed Buyer’s Guide
  3. Unlimited job postings in the Pharmacy500 Career Center *Unlimited through 2025
  4. Tradeshow promotional resources including Pharmacy500 floor stickers and lanyards
  5. Two posts (annually) in RXinsider’s Pharmacy Market BUZZ news feed

Who are the Pharmacy500 and what are the selection criteria?

The Pharmacy500 includes:

  1. Companies within the Pharmacy Supply Chain
  2. National Pharmacy Trade Associations

The Pharmacy500 Selection Committee applies the following criteria to determine the list of 500:

  • Offers and actively markets at least one product or service to dispensing pharmacies
  • Dispensing pharmacies comprise at least 25% of their customer base
  • Has an estimated annual revenue exceeding $500,000
  • Has five or more full-time employees, and has been in business for more than two years
  • Has a national presence
  • Exhibited at one of the following national conferences in the previous year: APhA; ASCP Annual Meeting & Exhibition; Asembia’s Summit; ASHP Midyear Clinical Meetings & Exhibition; Cardinal Health RBC; McKesson ideaShare; NACDS Total Store Expo; NASP Annual Meeting & Expo; NCPA Annual Convention and Expo; Pharmacy Futures (ASHP Summer); ThoughtSpot.

The following supply chain segments are critical to pharmacy operations and patient care, but are excluded from the Pharmacy500 simply due to volume:

  • Manufacturers and Merchandisers of Pharmaceuticals
  • Manufacturers and Merchandisers of Devices and OTC Products
  • Colleges of Pharmacy
  • State Associations
  • Government Agencies and State Boards of Pharmacy
  • Pharmacy Fraternities & Sororities
  • Dispensing Pharmacies, Health Systems, Chains, Payors, and PBMs

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Subject Matter Expert & Thought Leader PROFILES

Miriam Cho, PharmD

President & Chief Pharmacy Officer
MAC Rx

Miriam received her doctorate of pharmacy from Midwestern University and has 15 years of pharmacy experience both in the retail and LTC space. She joined the MAC Rx team in 2015 and assumed the pharmacist in charge role in October of 2015. Since that time, the pharmacy has tripled in size due in large part to her keen sense of pharmacy operations along with her ability to build strong vendor and client relationships. Miriam currently oversees pharmacy operations in over 160 LTC communities. She is recognized as an LTC subject matter expert and is a highly sought-after speaker at national conventions such as the IQ Conference for Red Sail Technologies, MHA, and SoftWriters.

Miriam is a member of the Advisory Board for CAPSA Healthcare, has done extensive work with SoftWriters for development, testing, and legal advisement for new product development, and implemented the first successful transition to perpetual inventory for Framework LTC. She continues to give back by precepting and mentoring pharmacy students by providing them with exposure to this vital segment of pharmacy.

Lindsey Dymowski Constantino

Lindsay Dymowski is President of Centennial Pharmacy Services, a leading LTC-at-home pharmacy, and
co-founder and principal of The Centennial Group, a pharmacy firm supporting community pharmacies
and health systems. Combining her over 15 years of pharmacy experience with her entrepreneurial
spirit, Lindsay knows exactly what drives successful pharmacies, launches collaborative provider
programs, and gets the attention of payers – and it’s not dispensing medications. It’s how well you can
support an organization’s goals to better health outcomes with patient-centric pharmacy care.
Passionate about the business of at-home pharmacy and its future in healthcare, Lindsay has presented
at conferences, represented the industry in national media outlets, and currently sits on several boards
committed to the advancement of the practice of pharmacy. Outside of the pharmacy world, Lindsay is a
wife, mother of two sons, and novice gardener.

Steve Postal, JD

Steve Postal is the Senior Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs at the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), as well as the Editorial Director of the American Society for Pharmacy Law (ASPL). His areas of expertise include Medicare Part D, compounding, and DSCSA. Before joining NCPA in April 2022, he worked for the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) in federal regulatory affairs. Prior to that, he worked for the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) in state affairs, and for the law firm Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville in federal regulatory and legislative health policy.

Resources & Awareness

The Pharmacy Ecosystem

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This visual represents the comprehensive structure of the modern pharmacy landscape, capturing the interconnected roles, settings, specializations, and operational elements that support patient care and drug distribution. Developed by RXinsider, the ecosystem map is designed to serve as a foundational reference for education, training, communication, and strategic planning across the pharmacy industry.

Pharmacy Case Studies

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Discover the stories, research, and reports from real retail, independent, LTC, and specialty pharmacies.

Pharmacy500 Stock ETF Q1 2025 Report

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RXinsider’s Pharmacy500 Stock ETF is a stock portfolio comprised of the largest publicly traded companies in the Pharmacy500.

2025 Market Teardown: Pharmacy500 Companies

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This report offers a concise snapshot of the Pharmacy500 companies by highlighting new company additions, and examining regional distributions, practice settings, supply chain categories, and the key conferences attended.

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