What Bowen Pharmacy does

Bowen Pharmacy is a family-owned, independent retail pharmacy operating two physical locations in Parsons, Kansas (1519 Main St and 1902 S. US Hwy 59 Suite 100), serving Parsons and surrounding southeast Kansas communities including Altamont, Erie, St. Paul, and McCune. The business traces its lineage to Brenner Prescription, founded by Don Brenner in July 1961, and was purchased in 1975 by Bill D. Bowen, who renamed it Bowen Pharmacy in 1978. Current owners Brian West (PharmD) and Amy West acquired the business in September 2003 and have grown headcount from four to thirteen. The company is privately held, with no external investment, no parent company, and no publicly disclosed revenue.

The core offering is prescription dispensing, supported by a Script Pro automated dispensing robot and a third-party RxLocal mobile app (iOS/Android) for refills. Around this core, Bowen operates a diversified clinical and convenience service portfolio: durable medical equipment (diabetic shoes, CGM, CPAP, nebulizers, walkers), medication therapy management, compounding (including veterinary and hormone replacement therapy), immunizations, multi-dose pill packaging (RapidPak/Dispill), medication synchronization, free home delivery to Parsons and Altamont, a Diabetes Specialized Care Center, pet care, erectile dysfunction consultations, and long-term care pharmacy services for nursing homes. Over-the-counter retail and a small cards-and-gifts assortment round out the storefront.

The revenue model is transaction-fee and professional-services based across seven identified streams: prescription filling, OTC products, compounding, immunizations, DME hardware sales, long-term care managed services, and multi-dose packaging. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-motion is direct-to-consumer, anchored by walk-in traffic at two locations, word-of-mouth referrals, a Facebook presence, an email newsletter, a health-news blog, and online refill/transfer portals. Customer segments are primarily local community residents, with secondary verticals in long-term care facilities, diabetes patients, and pet owners.

Name

Bowen Pharmacy

Legal name

Bowen Pharmacy

Website

https://bowenpharmacy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bowen Pharmacy is a family-owned independent community pharmacy operating two storefronts in Parsons, Kansas, serving Parsons and surrounding southeast Kansas communities with prescription dispensing, compounding, DME, long-term care, immunizations, medication adherence packaging, and clinical services under current ownership since 2003.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retail Pharmacy

NAICS

Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (45611)

SIC

Retail-Drug Stores And Proprietary Stores (5912)

akta.pro primary industry

Pharmacy-Led Health & Wellness Discount Retail (CRAEAHAD)

Keywords

• Retail pharmacy services
• Prescription dispensing
• Compounding pharmacy
• Long-term care pharmacy
• Durable medical equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Parsons

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Prescription Filling Services: Core prescription dispensing and transfer services for local community members
2. Over-The-Counter Products: Pain medication, cold and allergy medication, vitamins and supplements, oral health products, feminine hygiene products, first aid items, cosmetics, infant care, hair care, shower and bath items, sunscreen and bug spray
3. Compounding Services: Custom medication compounding including dye-free, preservative-free, alcohol-free, and sugar-free forms, veterinary compounding, and hormone replacement therapy
4. Immunizations: Vaccination services including flu, MMR, pneumococcal, shingles, Hep B or Hep A/B, Tdap or TD
5. Durable Medical Equipment: Medical equipment sales including diabetic shoes, CGM, CPAP supplies, nebulizers, walkers, canes, bathroom equipment, orthopedic supplies
6. Long Term Care Services: Medications and consultant pharmacy services provided to long-term care facilities such as nursing homes
7. Multi-Dose Pill Packaging: Medication synchronization packaging bundling medications by date and time

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bowen Pharmacy is a family-owned community pharmacy that fills prescriptions and dispenses medications for local residents in Parsons, KS and surrounding southeast Kansas communities. Beyond core dispensing, it offers a broad suite of clinical and convenience services including compounding, immunizations, durable medical equipment, medication therapy management, long-term care pharmacy services, multi-dose pill packaging, medication synchronization, diabetes specialized care, pet medications, and erectile dysfunction consultations, plus free home delivery to Parsons and Altamont. Both prescription and over-the-counter products are sold across two physical retail locations.

Product overview

Bowen Pharmacy is a traditional retail wellness pharmacy operating as a single-brand, multi-location pharmacy with a unified service model. The core offering centers on prescription filling and medication dispensing, supported by an integrated suite of clinical and convenience services including Durable Medical Equipment (DME), Medication Therapy Management (MTM), Long Term Care, Compounding, Immunizations, Multi-Dose Pill Packaging (Rapid Pak/Dispill), Medication Synchronization, Home Delivery, Diabetes Specialized Care Center, and Pet Care services. The pharmacy also operates a retail component offering Over The Counter products and Cards & Gifts. A mobile app (RxLocal) provides prescription refill functionality. The pharmacy uses a Script Pro Robot for automated dispensing and maintains two physical locations in Parsons, KS (Main St and South).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Prescription Filling and Pharmacy Services Core prescription filling, refills, and transfers for human and pet patients, plus related dispensing services for the Parsons community.
• Compounding Custom medication preparation including dye-free, preservative-free, alcohol-free, and sugar-free formulations, veterinary compounding, and hormone replacement therapy.
• Immunizations Vaccination services including flu, MMR, pneumococcal, shingles, Hep B or Hep A/B, and Tdap or TD administered by qualified staff.
• Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Medical equipment sales including diabetic shoes, CGM, CPAP supplies, nebulizers, walkers, canes, bathroom equipment, and orthopedic supplies, with Medicare and insurance billing assistance.
• Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Consultative program helping patients manage medications and health conditions, addressing side effects and proper medication usage to optimize health outcomes.
• Long Term Care Pharmacy Services Medications and consultant pharmacy services provided to long-term care facilities such as nursing homes, with continuous pharmacist availability and emergency medication delivery.
• Multi-Dose Pill Packaging (Rapid Pak / Dispill) Dispill multi-dose packaging that bundles medications by date and time, replacing pill boxes and bottles with organized daily packs.
• Medication Synchronization Program that synchronizes medication refills so patients pick up all medications on a single day each month.
• Home Delivery Free prescription and OTC item delivery service for Parsons and Altamont areas.
• Diabetes Specialized Care Center Specialized diabetes management support with training for Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational diabetes patients including monitoring, medications, and lifestyle recommendations.
• Erectile Dysfunction Services Private consultations and secure online refills for erectile dysfunction medications with pharmacist privacy assurance.
• Pet Care / Veterinary Pharmacy Veterinary pharmacy services including pet medications, supplies, and compounding in flavored chew or capsule forms for various animals including exotic pets, horses, dogs, and cats.
• Over The Counter Products Retail products including pain medication, cold and allergy medication, vitamins and supplements, oral health products, feminine hygiene, first aid, cosmetics, infant care, and personal care items.
• Cards & Gifts Retail merchandise including home decor, greeting cards, seasonal gifts, toys, candles, gift cards, and fashion accessories.
• Mobile App (RxLocal) Mobile application for iOS and Android enabling prescription refills anytime, anywhere.
• Medication Adherence Program Program designed to help patients take medications as prescribed, addressing the estimated 50% non-adherence rate for chronic conditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multi-dose packaging reduces medication confusion by bundling all medications taken at same time together

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Amazon Pharmacy: Mail-order pharmacy with national reach and aggressive pricing on generics. Competes directly with Bowen for prescription volume that does not require same-day pickup or in-person counseling.
• Walgreens: National retail pharmacy chain offering prescription dispensing, immunizations, and healthcare services. Operates locations across Kansas and competes directly for Bowen's prescription customers.
• CVS Pharmacy: Largest US retail pharmacy chain with national footprint, in-store clinics, and broad immunization services. Competes with Bowen in the same Parsons-area retail pharmacy market at vastly greater scale.
• Walmart Pharmacy: Mass retailer with pharmacy counters nationwide offering low-priced prescription dispensing. Competes on price for the same OTC and prescription customers in the Parsons region.
• Costco Pharmacy: Membership warehouse retailer with pharmacy services offering competitive dispensing prices. Indirect competitor for Bowen's price-sensitive prescription customers in the broader region.

Direct peers

• Good Neighbor Pharmacy: A network of thousands of independent community pharmacies operated under the AmerisourceBergen umbrella, offering comparable dispensing, compounding, immunization, and adherence services to locally owned competitors like Bowen.
• Avita Pharmacy: Community specialty pharmacy serving HIV, hepatitis C, behavioral health, and other specialty conditions with adherence packaging and clinical services — overlapping with Bowen's clinical-services and adherence-pill-packaging offerings.
• Genoa Healthcare: Specialty pharmacy focused on mental health, long-term care, and underserved populations. Directly comparable to Bowen's LTC consulting pharmacy and clinical-services orientation, though at substantially larger scale.

Emerging players

• Alto Pharmacy: Tech-enabled pharmacy with same-day delivery and adherence packaging services; overlaps conceptually with Bowen's multi-dose packaging and delivery offerings, targeting digitally native customers.
• Capsule Pharmacy: Digital-first pharmacy offering free same-day delivery and a mobile app experience — directly comparable to Bowen's RxLocal app and free home-delivery model, though operating in major metros.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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