Murray's Boardman Pharmacy

08/28/2025

We will be closed on Monday, September 1st for Labor Day!

08/12/2025

In Heppner!

We invite you to attend our annual Beer & Wine Tasting this Thursday evening at 6pm at the Fairgrounds, where you can enjoy a diverse array of beverages, great music & mingle with excellent company! 🍻🍷🎶🤠💃🏼

07/19/2025

Please feel free to reach out in a direct message here or to 541-965-1288 (emergency contact number) if you need meds before Monday.

07/18/2025

Be careful everyone, there’s a vegetation fire near kinkade rd/mt hood.

07/10/2025

We have a double birthday celebration today. Happy Birthday to Maria and Sean! Enjoy your special day! 🥳🥳

07/03/2025

Reminder that we will be closed tomorrow! Enjoy the holiday! 🇺🇸🧨

04/29/2025

A Lifeline for Rural Oregon: Why We Need PBM Reform Now As we celebrate our family's 65-year legacy of serving Morrow, Gilliam, and Wheeler Counties through Murray's Drug, we're reminded of the values that have made our independent pharmacy a staple in these rural communities. To us, family isn't just our name on the sign—it's you, our customers. Two of our children are now both pharmacists and eager to carry on this legacy, but independents like us are getting wiped out by unfair competition from powerful Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). Without PBM reform, essential healthcare access for thousands of Oregonians is in jeopardy.
From our locations in Heppner, Condon, and Boardman, we've built a network of care that extends to towns without pharmacies of their own, including Fossil, Lexington, Ione, Arlington, Irrigon, and Umatilla. Our free delivery service ensures that no neighbor goes without needed medicine, regardless of how remote their home. This personalized care and local knowledge are the backbone of our rural communities, and it's hard to put a value on the relationships we've established with families and community members over the years.
The crisis facing Oregon's pharmacies is undeniable. Since 2008, over 200 pharmacies have closed their doors due to PBMs' predatory practices, with five more announcing closures this week. This devastating trend affects not only independents like us but also large chains. Oregon now ranks worst in the lower United States for pharmacy access, leaving many without access to essential healthcare services. Many other states have already taken steps to curb abuses practices from Maine to Arkansas to California.
PBMs' business model forces us to sell medications below cost, making it impossible for independent pharmacies to sustain our operations. We've worked tirelessly to adapt, but the system is increasingly rigged against us. That's why we've joined forces with lawmakers like Senator Wyden and Congressman Bentz at the federal level to push for PBM reform for all pharmacies. Despite this bipartisan support, Congress has failed to act. This is why it’s even more important for legislators in Salem to join Representative Greg Smith in leading the effort as a lead sponsor to pass House Bill 3212.
House Bill 3212 offers a critical lifeline for independent pharmacies like ours. This legislation acknowledges the vital role we play in rural communities and provides a much-needed solution to the PBM-driven crisis. It's not a cure-all, but it's a crucial step towards ensuring that healthcare services remain accessible to those who need them most.
We urge Oregonians to contact their legislators today and demand action on HB 3212. Our rural communities deserve better than to be abandoned by the very system that's supposed to support them. We need Salem's help to protect the heart of our communities before more essential healthcare services disappear forever.
As we look to the future, we're not just fighting for our family's business; we're fighting for the well-being of our neighbors, friends, and community members. We're fighting for the personalized care and local knowledge that make a real difference in people's lives. The clock is ticking, and we need your voice to make a difference. Let's work together to ensure that rural Oregon remains a place where healthcare is accessible, and community pharmacies like Murray's Drug can continue to thrive.
By passing HB 3212, we can take a significant step towards creating a more equitable healthcare system that values the contributions of independent pharmacies. We owe it to ourselves, our children, and the communities we serve to take action. The fate of rural Oregon's healthcare hangs in the balance, and we can't afford to wait any longer. Thank you for your continued support – we’re in this together and your voice will make a difference.
John & Ann Murray

02/14/2025

Hey everyone! We’re open today with reduced staffing due to the snow so we may not be able to deliver today. We may do emergency deliveries only.

02/02/2025

Drop by or call us & we will have them ready for you!

01/01/2025

We are closed today! May this year bring everyone new opportunities, good health, success and endless joy. Happy New Year!

12/25/2024

May your holiday season be adorned with moments of joy, love, and laughter.
Merry Christmas!
-John & Ann Murray

11/28/2024

This Thanksgiving, we want to acknowledge the amazing community that surrounds us. We are so grateful for each of you and for the trust you place in us. May your Thanksgiving be overflowing with love, gratitude, and delicious food shared with those you cherish! Happy Thanksgiving!
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-John, Ann & Sean Murray