The Medicine Shoppe pharmacy was established in 1968 by St. Louis pharmacist, Michael Busch. Busch’s mission was to bring to his community a pharmacy that was both dedicated to personalized service and managed by the pharmacist.

Busch’s pharmacist-run business model allowed him the freedom he needed to grow his business and simultaneously focus on the needs of his customers. It quickly proved successful.

In 1970, Busch established Medicine Shoppe International, Inc. (MSI), allowing him to extend franchise-ownership opportunities to other customer-friendly, entrepreneurial pharmacists and independent investors. In 1971, the first franchised Medicine Shoppe pharmacy opened.

Over the years, MSI continued to grow, adding health screenings, medication therapy management, Specialized Care Centers and other unique services. In 1991 the company expanded internationally with its first master franchise in Taiwan.

In 1995, Cardinal Health, acquired MSI. In 2003, MSI acquired Medicap Pharmacies Incorporated, further expanding the brand’s reach.

Today, MSI continues to grow and focus on the needs of the customer by offering a full line of over-the-counter products, important health screenings, and the personal care and attention of a knowledgeable pharmacist who always takes the time to get to know his or her customers.

Learn more about your local Medicine Shoppe pharmacy’s services by using our find a pharmacy link.

THE MEDICINE SHOPPE PHARMACY FAST FACTS

Timeline:

For a detailed company history, please see the timeline.

Slogan:

“Caring beyond prescriptions^SM”

Business Model:

Franchise Model

Operating Committee:

Terry Burnside - General Manager

John Fiacco - Vice President Field Services

Scott Glover - Sr. Vice President Sales and Marketing

Kim Myers - Vice President General Counsel

Bill Rampy - Sr. Vice President Franchise Operations

Headquarters:

Medicine Shoppe International, Inc. is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.

Ownership:

Cardinal Health acquired Medicine Shoppe International, Inc. in November 1995. For more information regarding Cardinal Health, please see below or visit our Web site.

Recognition:

MEDICINE SHOPPE INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Medicine Shoppe International, Inc. (MSI), a Cardinal Health Company, is distinguished for its commitment to providing expert, personalized health care. MSI is the largest franchisor of independent community pharmacies in the U.S. with over 850 Medicine Shoppe^® and Medicap Pharmacy^®** locations across the United States, and more than 400 international pharmacies in Canada, China, Japan, Indonesia, and the Middle East.

** MSI acquired Medicap Pharmacies Incorporated in 2003 which franchises independent community pharmacies in the U.S. under the Medicap Pharmacy trade name.

CARDINAL HEALTH

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is an $87 billion, global company serving the health care industry with products and services that help hospitals, physician offices and pharmacies reduce costs, improve safety, productivity and profitability, and deliver better care to patients. With a focus on making supply chains more efficient, reducing hospital-acquired infections and breaking the cycle of harmful medication errors, Cardinal Health develops market-leading technologies, including Alaris® IV pumps, Pyxis® automated dispensing systems, MedMined™ electronic infection surveillance service, VIASYS® respiratory care products and the CareFusion™ patient identification system. The company also manufactures medical and surgical products and is one of the largest distributors of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies worldwide. Ranked No. 19 on the Fortune 500, Cardinal Health employs more than 40,000 people on five continents. More information about the company may be found at www.cardinalhealth.com.