Independent pharmacies and pharmacists remain the most accessible medical professionals in many communities. When pharmacy owners support each other, we elevate our business practices, lighten the load, and serve our patients better. Watch our video to learn how we’re not only collaborating to enhance patient care, but also working to educate patients about the full range of services pharmacists provide—beyond just prescriptions—so they can better understand how we support their health.

Community Roots

In 2006, Jeff Harrell was a pharmacist running a handful of pharmacies on the Washington coast. As he began to expand his business and speak with other pharmacists, it became clear that he and his peers were in the same boat – prices were rising, the cost of goods was consuming revenue, and the workload was only growing.

By 2011, Jeff had added two more pharmacies to his group and he was committed to finding a better way to run his pharmacies. He reached out to vendors, researched opportunities, and joined with other pharmacy owners to increase negotiating power.

Today, Cascadia Pharmacy Group includes 30+ independent pharmacies located in the cities, suburbs, and rural communities of the pacific and intermountain northwest. Cascadia Pharmacy Group affiliates are community-run pharmacies that collaborate to streamline operations, lower buying prices, and centralize services.

Jeff was recently recognized for his contributions to the communities that Cascadia Pharmacy Group serves in the state of Washington. WSPA (Washington State Pharmacy Association) honored him as the 2023 recipient of the Bowl of Hygeia Award. Established in 1958, this award recognizes pharmacists who possess outstanding records of civic leadership in their communities and encourages pharmacists to take active roles in their communities.