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Montana Family Pharmacies

Positively Disrupting and Reinventing the Industry. Join the buying group that genuinely cares about your success – and your patients’ health.

Montana Family Pharmacies (MFP) is a group of independent pharmacies focusing on what is best for Montana Patients and Montana Pharmacies. We, as independent pharmacies, work hard to take better care of our patients than the chains. We take the time to get to know our patients and be the most accessible healthcare provider in the community.

04/01/2026

Medication safety is one of the most important — and often overlooked — roles pharmacy teams play.

Drug interactions. Dosage concerns. Insurance confusion.
These problems often surface at the pharmacy counter first.

Medication safety doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when experienced professionals have the time, systems, and support to do their job well.

At Montana Family Pharmacies, we support independent owners with tools, guidance, and operational insight that help pharmacies stay organized, informed, and prepared.

Because protecting patients starts with protecting the people behind the counter.

Learn more about how Montana Family Pharmacies supports independent pharmacies:
https://montanafamilypharmacies.com/become-a-member-pharmacy/

03/26/2026

Since 2014, Montana Family Pharmacies has focused on strengthening independent pharmacies.

What began as a response to local challenges has grown into a nationwide network of independent owners working together to remain competitive.

The pressures facing pharmacy owners aren’t limited by geography, and neither is MFP.

Today, MFP proudly serves independent pharmacies across the country. Montana roots with a nationwide reach.

Learn how MFP supports pharmacies coast to coast:
https://montanafamilypharmacies.com/become-a-member-pharmacy/

03/24/2026

Pharmacy ownership doesn’t slow down, and neither do policy updates or reimbursement changes.

Montana Family Pharmacies helps members stay informed with guidance grounded in real pharmacy experience, led by real pharmacy experts. From compliance support to operational insight, our goal is clarity and accuracy.

Members also receive pharmacy-centered weekly newsletters featuring timely industry updates and practical action steps designed specifically for independent owners and operators.

The question isn’t whether the industry is shifting; it’s whether you’re prepared.
Independence is strongest when it’s informed. Join MFP: https://montanafamilypharmacies.com/become-a-member-pharmacy/

03/19/2026

Why MFP? Because there’s no single “right” way to run an independent pharmacy, but having the right support makes a difference.

MFP membership gives owners access to competitive purchasing opportunities, transparent contract insight, compliance resources, vendor relationships, and a support team that understands pharmacy operations.

Built to support independent pharmacy — keeping independence local, strong, and connected.

Explore membership options: https://montanafamilypharmacies.com/become-a-member-pharmacy/

03/16/2026

One month from today, independent pharmacy owners will gather in Colorado Springs for the 2026 MFP Member Meeting.

This annual event creates space for practical conversations around operations, legislation, reimbursement pressure, and the realities of independent ownership. It’s also time to connect with peers who understand exactly what you’re navigating.

We’re looking forward to being together in person and continuing the work of strengthening independent pharmacy.

Interested in attending? Email sales@montanafamilypharmacies.com to learn more.

03/12/2026

All pharmacy staff are required to complete training within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter. Pharmacies must maintain employee training records and ensure they’re easily accessible in the event of an audit.

Training Requirement Snapshot:
➖ HIPAA Privacy & Security
➖ Medicare Compliance: Fraud, Waste, & Abuse (FWA)
➖ Cybersecurity Awareness
➖ OSHA Training
➖ Hazardous Drug Handling
➖ And More!

That’s why MFP partnered with a leading pharmacy compliance training platform, securing exclusive member pricing to help independent pharmacies maintain required training standards without unnecessary administrative burden. In addition, each month, our Regulatory & Compliance team provides structured updates and practical guidance designed specifically for independent operators.

Strong operators don’t scramble to prepare when audited. They operate prepared every day. Join MFP and be prepared: https://montanafamilypharmacies.com/become-a-member-pharmacy/

03/10/2026

When complexity increases, isolation can be expensive. Operators don’t need automated replies or generic responses. They need experienced professionals who understand the challenges facing the independent pharmacy industry.

MFP connects independent owners with licensed pharmacists, experienced technicians, and industry professionals who understand the realities of independent pharmacy and help turn complexity into confident decisions.

Learn more about MFP — where clarity replaces guesswork. https://montanafamilypharmacies.com/become-a-member-pharmacy/

03/05/2026

Pharmacy ownership has never been simple. But today, the variables are multiplying:

➖ Regulatory oversight
➖ Contract complexity
➖ Audit exposure
➖ Cybersecurity risk
➖ Staffing strain

The operators who succeed aren’t guessing. They’re building systems. They’re reviewing processes. They’re surrounding themselves with expertise.

Independent doesn’t mean navigating alone. With MFP, members stay informed and navigate industry shifts with support and strategies designed for long-term sustainability. Isolation increases pressure. Alignment disrupts it.

Join now:
https://montanafamilypharmacies.com/become-a-member-pharmacy/

03/02/2026

The biggest threat to independent pharmacy margins isn’t always a single reimbursement cut.

It’s contracts that aren’t reviewed. It’s cost-of-goods that aren’t benchmarked. It’s reimbursement trends that go unquestioned. Margins rarely disappear overnight. They erode slowly and quietly.

Strong operators evaluate, compare, and negotiate. Because the cost of doing nothing compounds over time. The operators who stay strong aren’t passive; they’re informed and aligned.

At MFP, we support our members by continuously reviewing performance and negotiating improvements that strengthen long-term margin stability.

Join MFP, because independence without leverage is fragile. https://montanafamilypharmacies.com/become-a-member-pharmacy/

02/26/2026

Montana Family Pharmacies was founded by independent pharmacy owners who wanted more than the status quo — more fairness and more say in their business.

Today, MFP supports independent pharmacies across the country while remaining rooted in the priorities that shaped our founding. The challenges independent pharmacies face aren’t limited by geography, and neither are our solutions.

Whether you're in the Northwest, the Midwest, or beyond, you're not alone. MFP is here to help you stay independent, competitive and connected — wherever you do business, and whatever challenges you face. Discover how MFP can help you succeed: https://montanafamilypharmacies.com/become-a-member-pharmacy/.

02/24/2026

Independent pharmacy shouldn’t be a solo effort.

The challenges you face and the complexities you navigate aren’t individual problems. They’re shared realities. And they require collective strength to overcome.

That’s where Montana Family Pharmacies comes in.

We exist to give independent pharmacy owners the leverage, tools, and knowledge they need to compete in an increasingly challenging industry.

Remain independent. Remain strong. Join the movement:
https://montanafamilypharmacies.com/become-a-member-pharmacy/.

02/19/2026

Being an independent pharmacy owner doesn’t come with a playbook.

Every day, owners navigate complex regulations, compliance questions, staffing challenges, and operational decisions — often without clear guidance or a second set of eyes.

Montana Family Pharmacies exists to change that. More than a GPO — MFP is a trusted resource for independent pharmacy owners. Offering real-time support from our live call center, compliance and regulatory tools crafted by industry experts, and insight from people who understand the realities of the industry and want to help you succeed.

Independence is easier to sustain when experience is within reach. Learn more: https://montanafamilypharmacies.com/become-a-member-pharmacy/

Address

Columbus, MT

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14062984140

Website

http://www.montanafamilypharmacies.com/, https://www.linkedin.com/company/montana-family-pharmacies/

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Getting sick steals too much from you and your family, your prescriptions shouldn't take more.

We understand how overwhelming and time-consuming it can be to get and correctly use your medicines – they just add one more thing to your never-ending list.

Our member stores have been helping our fellow Montana friends and families for decades, offering competitive prices and quick, caring service.

We take the time to teach you how to use your prescriptions so you get healthy quickly – and don't spend any more time at the doctor or pharmacy than necessary.

Not to mention, we compete with big box store prices – oftentimes beating them – and we're typically much quicker to get your prescriptions ready too.