Medicine Shoppe International

Caring Beyond Prescriptions

Business Type

Franchise

Liquid Capital

$76,800 to $152,500

Total Investment

$76,800 to $152,500

Number of Units

1,312

In Business Since

1970

Overview

Look no further. The groundwork for owning and operating a retail pharmacy is established and waiting for you.

Medicine Shoppe International, Inc. (MSI) is dedicated to providing high-quality, results-driven business ownership opportunities in professional retail pharmacy. The Medicine Shoppe® Pharmacy has established a brand based on a strong customer-focused philosophy – Caring beyond prescriptions.

Products & Services

Medicine Shoppe International a franchise opportunity from Franchise Genius

Medicine Shoppe International, Inc, a Cardinal Health Company, is distinguished for its commitment to providing expert, personalized health care. Medicine Shoppe International, Inc. is the largest franchisor of independent community pharmacies in the U.S. In 2003, Medicine Shoppe International, Inc. acquired Medicap Pharmacies, Incorporated (www.medicap.com), which franchises independent community pharmacies in the U.S. under the Medicap Pharmacy® trade name. The Medicine Shoppe® and Medicap Pharmacy® locations are distinguished for their commitment to providing expert, personalized health care. There are nearly 1,000 domestic pharmacies operating under The Medicine Shoppe® and Medicap Pharmacy® trade names and more than 400 franchised pharmacies in six other countries.

History:
In 1970, Medicine Shoppe International established The Medicine Shoppe® Pharmacy System for independent pharmacists. The first franchised pharmacy opened in 1971.

Training & Support

Pharmacy management training, certification programs and continuing-education courses are just a few of the training options available as a franchisee.

Pharmacy Management Training School
The Medicine Shoppe® Technician Certification Program
Pharmacy staff training
Continuing-education courses
National and regional meetings
HIPAA privacy and security programs and training
Legislative/industry updates

Your Franchise Business Consultant will advise you in operating your business efficiently and effectively.

Ongoing assistance from your Franchise Business Consultant
Sales growth analysis
Asset management and expense control
Gross-profit maximization
Pharmacy Asset Management Solutions
Human resources "toolkit"

Why Medicine Shoppe International?

Personal Benefits

Control over your professional and personal life
The opportunity to develop close, enduring relationships with your customers through personal counseling and interaction
The chance to serve as your community's health-information specialist

Earnings and Growth Potential

High demand for health and wellness products and niche services
Constant development of new medicines, health products and specialized medical supplies and equipment

Support from a Recognized, Respected Brand

Medicine Shoppe International, Inc. has spent 35 years building a pharmacy system around trusted health care and highly personalized customer attention
The Medicine Shoppe® Pharmacies have been rated No. 1 in service and customer satisfaction by WilsonRx™ Customer Satisfaction Award four years in a row

The Time to Build and Maintain Customer Relationships

Our Medicine Shoppe® Franchisees build enduring customer relationships and meet individual health-care needs by providing high-quality products, information and personal service

Are You a Good Fit for Medicine Shoppe International?

Successful candidates are:

Seeking independence
Goal and result oriented
Decision makers
Interested in business ownership
Exceptionally motivated and energetic
Driven and possess leadership qualities and characteristics
Personable and enjoy interacting with others

If you have the traits listed, Medicine Shoppe International, Inc. thinks you have what it takes to be a successful Medicine Shoppe Franchisee.