The Prescription Shop

What The Prescription Shop does

The Prescription Shop is an independently owned, single-location retail pharmacy founded in 1968 and headquartered at 1042 Red Bud Rd NE, Calhoun, Georgia. The company dispenses prescription medications and sells over-the-counter products to community patients across Calhoun and surrounding areas (Ranger, Adairsville, Resaca, Fairmount, Plainsville, Gordon County, and North Bartow County), and is Medicare Accredited. Its product portfolio spans six core modules: core pharmacy (Rx refills, transfers, OTC at prices described as better than chain stores), medication adherence (multi-dose packaging and med sync), durable medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, ostomy supplies, compression socks, Stander mobility aids), immunizations (flu, COVID-19, pneumonia, shingles, travel vaccines), compounding (preservative-free, alcohol-free, dye-free, or sugar-free formulations for pain, veterinary, and hospice use), and Medicare open enrollment assistance (complimentary plan review). Additional services include on-site COVID/flu/strep testing, free local delivery within Calhoun city limits, and an online refill portal (mysecurescripts).

Underlying technology is conventional for an independent community pharmacy: basic dispensing systems, a third-party secure online refill portal, and multi-dose packaging capabilities. No proprietary technology stack, APIs, developer tools, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.

The business model is predominantly transaction-based: per-prescription dispensing fees, OTC retail markup, transactional sales of DME, and fee-for-service immunization administration. Revenue is supplemented by professional-service engagements in medication adherence packaging and complimentary Medicare enrollment reviews. Go-to-market is product-led and community-driven, relying on physical storefront traffic, free local delivery, online refills, customer testimonials, and word-of-mouth referrals within the local market. No enterprise contracts, B2B channels, or external marketing beyond a website and Facebook share links are evident, and the company is privately held with no disclosed parent, funding, or M&A activity.

Name

The Prescription Shop

Legal name

The Prescription Shop

Website

https://pharmacycalhounga.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Prescription Shop is an independent retail pharmacy founded in 1968 in Calhoun, GA, dispensing prescriptions and OTC products, and offering immunizations, durable medical equipment, compounding, medication adherence, and Medicare enrollment assistance to community patients across northwestern Georgia.

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

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

Keywords

• Retail pharmacy services
• Prescription dispensing
• Immunization services
• Durable medical equipment
• Medication adherence packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Calhoun

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Prescription Medications: Dispensing prescription medications to patients. Core revenue stream for the pharmacy.
2. Over-the-Counter Products: Sale of OTC medications, vitamins, supplements, health and beauty products, first aid items, and other retail merchandise.
3. Immunization Services: Vaccination services including flu, COVID-19, pneumonia, shingles, and travel vaccines.
4. Durable Medical Equipment: Sale and distribution of medical equipment and supplies including wheelchairs, walkers, compression socks, ostomy supplies, and mobility aids.
5. Medication Adherence Services: Multi-dose packaging and medication synchronization services to help patients manage multiple medications.
6. Medicare Enrollment Assistance: Complimentary Medicare plan review and enrollment assistance services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Prescription Shop is an independent community pharmacy that dispenses prescription medications and over-the-counter products, administers immunizations, supplies durable medical equipment, and provides medication adherence packaging, compounding, Medicare enrollment assistance, and on-site diagnostic testing. Services are delivered in person at its single Calhoun, Georgia storefront, supported by a free local delivery service and an online prescription refill portal.

Product overview

The Prescription Shop is a single-location retail pharmacy offering a unified suite of healthcare services centered around prescription dispensing. The core pharmacy provides complete pharmaceutical services alongside specialized modules including medication adherence programs (multi-dose packaging, med sync), immunizations, compounding, durable medical equipment, Medicare enrollment assistance, and diagnostic testing. Services are delivered in-person at the Calhoun, GA location with free local delivery, supported by an online patient portal for prescription refills.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pharmacy Services Complete retail pharmaceutical services including prescription refills, prescription transfers, and over-the-counter medications at prices positioned as better than chain stores. Intended for individual patients in the Calhoun, GA service area.
• Medication Adherence Program Adherence support service including multi-dose packaging that bundles medications by date and time, and medication synchronization to consolidate all prescription refills onto a single pickup day each month. Targeted at patients managing multiple prescriptions who struggle with adherence.
• Durable Medical Equipment Sale and distribution of affordable medical supplies and equipment including wheelchairs, transport chairs, ostomy supplies, compression socks, canes, walkers, and Stander mobility products (EZ Fold-N-Go Walker, Omni-Tray, Great Grips, Metro Car Handle Plus, EZ Stand-N-Go). For patients with mobility, recovery, or chronic equipment needs.
• Immunizations On-site vaccination services for flu, COVID-19, pneumonia, shingles, school-required vaccines, and travel vaccinations including yellow fever, malaria, and typhoid prevention for Africa, Central, and South America travel. No appointment required for most services.
• Compounding Services Custom medication compounding by licensed pharmacists creating preservative-free, alcohol-free, dye-free, or sugar-free formulations. Includes compounding for pain management, veterinary, and hospice care use cases.
• Medicare Open Enrollment Assistance Complimentary, no-obligation review of a patient's medication list to identify the best Medicare Part D coverage at the lowest cost. Leverages the pharmacy's Medicare Accreditation to assist Medicare beneficiaries in the local service area.
• On-Site Diagnostic Testing (COVID, Flu, Strep) Walk-in diagnostic testing for COVID-19, influenza, and strep throat provided on-site at the Calhoun pharmacy with no appointment required. Targeted at local patients needing quick point-of-care results.
• Compression Socks Compression sock products sold in-store and online with periodic promotional discounts (e.g., 10% off coupons). For patients needing circulatory support and related therapeutic compression.
• Drug Nutrient Depletion Consultation Pharmacist consultation service informing patients about how prescription and over-the-counter medications may deplete essential nutrients in the body and how to address those depletions. Targeted at patients on chronic medication regimens.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• CVS Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy is the largest retail pharmacy chain in the U.S. with broad PBM leverage, MinuteClinic integrations, and omnichannel pharmacy services. It is a broad incumbent overlapping with The Prescription Shop on prescription dispensing, immunizations, and Medicare-eligible customers.
• Walmart Pharmacy: Walmart Pharmacy is a high-volume discount retail pharmacy offering low-cost generics and OTC merchandise. It is a broad incumbent competitor on price-sensitive OTC and prescription volume within The Prescription Shop's Calhoun, GA catchment.
• Walgreens: Walgreens is a major U.S. retail pharmacy chain with broad geographic reach, VillageMD primary care, and immunization services. It competes broadly with The Prescription Shop across dispensing, OTC, and clinic-adjacent services in their respective markets.

Emerging players

• Amazon Pharmacy: Amazon Pharmacy is a digitally native, mail-order pharmacy offering home delivery and transparent pricing. It is an emerging competitor that threatens The Prescription Shop's refill convenience, particularly for tech-engaged and price-sensitive maintenance patients.
• Genoa Healthcare: Genoa Healthcare operates specialty and community pharmacies primarily within behavioral health clinics and underserved communities. It is comparable as an independent-model pharmacy operator with specialized service lines and adherence focus.
• Capsule: Capsule is a digital-first pharmacy offering same-day delivery, app-based refills, and concierge service. It represents an emerging competitor on convenience and digital experience that overlaps with The Prescription Shop's local delivery and online refill offerings.
• Alto Pharmacy: Alto is a digital pharmacy with same-day delivery and care coordination for adherence and specialty needs. It is an emerging competitor that overlaps with The Prescription Shop on chronic medication management and adherence services.

Direct peers

• Health Mart: Health Mart is a franchise network of independent community pharmacies owned by McKesson. It is directly comparable to The Prescription Shop as both operate independent retail pharmacies with personalized service, medication adherence programs, and immunizations in small and mid-sized markets.
• Avita Pharmacy: Avita is a specialty-focused community pharmacy operator serving patients with complex conditions through 340B and specialty channels. It is comparable as an independent pharmacy operator with deep service-line expertise and adherence-focused operations.
• Good Neighbor Pharmacy: Good Neighbor Pharmacy is AmerisourceBergen's (Cencora) network of independent community pharmacies. It is a direct peer because it operates the same independent pharmacy model with adherence packaging, immunization services, and localized patient care as The Prescription Shop.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/theprescriptionshopGA

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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