Who we are

Exchanging best practices and actionable insights amongst fellow independent pharmacies

Southern Drug Store Association brings together CEOs, CFOs, and leadership from independent pharmacy chains across the country. Members meet annually at the Southern Drug Expo to network, explore best practice, navigate industry changes, hear from industry advisors and obtain actionable insights.

Southern Drug Expo

Members of the Southern Drug Store Association take turns hosting the annual Southern Drug Expo. The honor of hosting is transferred from member to member by a signed napkin, a tradition started many years ago. This year the napkin has been passed to the team at Hartig Drug who will be hosting the 2023 Southern Drug Expo in Nashville, Tennessee.

2016 – WILD DUNES RESORT, ISLE OF PALM, SC (HOST: RITZMAN PHARMACY)
2017 – FAIRMONT, SEATTLE WASHINGTON (HOST: BARTELLS)
2018 – EQUINOX RESORT & SPA, MANCHESTER, VERMONT (HOST: KINNEY)
2019 – HOTEL INDIGO, TRAVERSE CITY, MI (HOST: HOMETOWN)
2020 – VIRTUAL (COVID)
2021 – SUNRIVER RESORT, BEND, OR (HOST: HI-SCHOOL)
2022 – COUR D’ LANE RESORT, COURE D’LANE, ID (HOST: LEWIS)
2023 – 21C HOTEL, NASHVILLE, TN (HOST: HARTIG DRUG)