The Pharmacist

What The Pharmacist does

The Pharmacist is an independent, family-owned retail and clinical pharmacy founded on November 11, 1991 by Jim Corkrean at 32713 County Road 473, Leesburg, Florida. It operates a single physical location with a drive-through window and a 10-mile home delivery radius, providing prescription dispensing, medication therapy management with custom medication-related action plans, compliance blister-pack packaging, an expanded vaccine menu (seasonal flu, Hepatitis A/B, Prevnar 20, RSV, Shingrix, TDAP, travel vaccines), Medicare Part B–billable diabetic testing and breathing supplies, durable medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, braces, compression stockings, bathroom equipment), and over-the-counter sales. The current operating team consists of founder and pharmacist Jim Corkrean, his son Sean Corkrean (Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Charleston), and a third pharmacist named Kevin, supported by a broader staff of 11-50 employees.

Name

The Pharmacist

Legal name

The Pharmacist

Website

https://thepharmacistrx.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Pharmacist is a family-owned independent pharmacy in Leesburg, Florida that dispenses prescriptions, vaccinations, compliance blister packaging, Medicare-billable diabetic and breathing supplies, and durable medical equipment to local community patients in Lake County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retail Pharmacy

NAICS

Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (456110), Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (45611)

SIC

Retail-Drug Stores And Proprietary Stores (5912)

akta.pro primary industry

Retail & Community Pharmacies (Chain/Independent) (HLAFALAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Medication Adherence, Packaging & Fulfillment Services (Blister/Unit-Dose) (HLAFALAJ)

Keywords

• Retail pharmacy services
• Prescription dispensing
• Medication therapy management
• Durable medical equipment
• Home delivery pharmacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Leesburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Prescription Services: Traditional prescription dispensing services. Pharmacists fill prescriptions and provide medication counseling. Core pharmacy revenue stream.
2. Vaccinations: Seasonal flu vaccines (regular and high-dose trivalent for 65+), preventive vaccines including Hepatitis A/B, Prevnar 20 (Pneumonia), RSV, Shingles (Shingrix), TDAP, and travel vaccines.
3. Medical Supplies and Equipment: Sales of diabetic testing supplies, breathing supplies, durable medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, braces, supports, compression stockings, bathroom equipment). Medicare Part B and Medicare Advantage Plans provider.
4. Over-the-Counter Products: OTC medications and health products sold alongside prescription services.
5. Delivery Services: Home delivery service for prescriptions and OTC items to patients within 10-mile radius who require delivery due to medical reasons.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Pharmacist is a full-service independent clinical pharmacy that dispenses prescription medications, provides Medication Therapy Management with personalized action plans, administers vaccinations (flu, hepatitis A/B, pneumonia, RSV, shingles, TDAP, travel), and supplies diabetic testing supplies, breathing supplies, and durable medical equipment. It also offers custom unit-dose compliance (blister) packaging to support medication adherence and home delivery within a 10-mile radius for patients with medical or transportation needs.

Product overview

The Pharmacist is a full-service clinical pharmacy that integrates modern pharmacy technology with traditional pharmacy values, offering comprehensive pharmaceutical services and health treatment evaluation. The core offerings consist of Medication Therapy Management, Vaccinations, Compliance Packaging, Diabetic and Breathing Supplies, Durable Medical Equipment, and Delivery Services. These services work together as an integrated pharmacy care model where pharmacists evaluate treatment plans, coordinate with healthcare providers, and empower patients through medication-related action plans. Additionally, the pharmacy operates a Boutique Apothecary as a separate retail offering for specialized wellness products. The pharmacy is connected to the RefillRx prescription management platform for digital prescription refills via web and mobile applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Corkrean Clinic for Health & Wellness: Related health and wellness clinic operated by the Corkrean family

Products and services

• Medication Therapy Management Patient-centered clinical service promoting collaboration between pharmacist, patient, and physician; evaluates safety, appropriateness, and efficacy of medication regimens using clinical guideline benchmarks and produces a custom medication-related action plan (MAP).
• Vaccinations Comprehensive vaccination services including seasonal flu (regular and high-dose Trivalent for ages 65+), Hepatitis A/B, Prevnar 20 (Pneumonia), RSV (Abrysvo), Shingles (Shingrix), TDAP, and travel vaccines.
• Compliance Packaging (Blister Pack) Medication organization service blister-packing prescriptions into unit-dose cards organized by day of the week and time of day, with custom compliance packaging developed by the pharmacist after consultation with patients and/or caregivers.
• Diabetic and Breathing Supplies Diabetic testing supplies and breathing supplies sold to patients as a Medicare Part B and Medicare Advantage Plans provider.
• Durable Medical Equipment Medical equipment supplies including wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, braces and supports, compression stockings, and bathroom equipment, with next-business-day availability for specialized items not on shelf.
• Delivery Services Home delivery of prescriptions and over-the-counter items to patients within a ten-mile radius who require delivery due to medical reasons or temporary inability to travel.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Boutique ApothecaryminorOthersSeparate boutique shop operated by The Pharmacist offering retail health and wellness products. Website link directs to thepharmacistboutiqueapothecary.com.
• Corkrean Clinic for Health & WellnesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated healthcare practice under the Corkrean family name. Located in Leesburg, Florida. Cross-promotional relationship with shared branding (Corkrean name). Jim and Sean Corkrean operate both entities, indicating integrated healthcare service approach.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Good Neighbor Pharmacy: AmerisourceBergen's network of thousands of independent community pharmacies offering compliance packaging, MTM, vaccinations, and DME — directly comparable business model and service mix to The Pharmacist, with greater scale and procurement leverage.
• Health Mart: McKesson-owned franchise network of independent pharmacies providing clinical services, immunizations, and medication adherence support; comparable independent-pharmacy operating model with strong back-office and supply-chain support.
• Cardinal Health Retail Pharmacy Solutions: Operates independent pharmacy banner programs and supports community pharmacies with clinical service toolkits, generic procurement, and adherence packaging — relevant comparator for an independent pursuing scale through affiliation.
• CVS Pharmacy: Largest U.S. retail pharmacy chain offering prescriptions, vaccinations, MTM, and home delivery through CVS.com and the CVS app; primary competitor on dispensing volume, PBM-driven steering, and adherence services.
• Walgreens: National drugstore chain offering retail prescriptions, immunizations, drive-through, and delivery; directly comparable service portfolio and a key competitor for Medicare-eligible patients in Lake County.
• Walmart Pharmacy: Mass-merchant pharmacy offering low-cost prescriptions, vaccinations, and a growing Medicare Part D footprint; competes on price and convenience against independents like The Pharmacist.

Regional players

• Publix Pharmacy: Regional supermarket pharmacy chain dominant in Florida, including Lake County; competes directly with The Pharmacist for prescription volume, vaccinations, and DME, with the advantage of grocery-anchored foot traffic.

Emerging players

• Amazon Pharmacy: Online mail-order pharmacy leveraging Prime for prescription delivery; competes with The Pharmacist's home delivery and refill business, particularly for chronic maintenance medications where convenience matters.
• Capsule Pharmacy: Digital-first independent-style pharmacy offering free same-day delivery, mobile-first refills, and high-touch patient service; relevant emerging comparator blending independent service ethos with tech-enabled scale.
• Alto Pharmacy: Tech-enabled pharmacy combining free same-day delivery, in-app adherence support, and provider coordination; comparable overlap with The Pharmacist's MTM and compliance packaging value proposition, but at a digitally-native cost structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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