Congratulations to Dreier Pharmacy of Shawano, Wisc., for being named 2024 Health Mart Pharmacy of the Year!

Co-owners Tim Dreier, RPh, his sister Jessica Dreier-Huntington, RPh and their mom Jana Dreier, accepted the award with their family at McKesson ideaShare 2024 in New Orleans.

“There are many pharmacies here, especially my fellow finalists, who deserve this award…Thank you, everybody,” Tim said while accepting the award during the final night party at McKesson ideaShare.

Dreier Pharmacy was among three finalists that were spotlighted at McKesson ideaShare. Fellow independent pharmacy attendees voted for Dreier Pharmacy to win the honor.

“My father is not here anymore, but he’s got a big smile on his face tonight,” Tim said.

Dreier Pharmacy was founded by Tim and Jessica’s dad, Donald Dreier, RPh, back in 1967. Over the years, the pharmacy tripled in size and Tim and Jessica joined the practice with their father.

“I just wanted to be like my father. He was wonderful. He had this beautiful smile,” Jessica said. “People were just drawn to him because he was so helpful.”

Donald passed in 2022, but the Dreier family is dedicated to upholding Donald’s vision of a flourishing community pharmacy.

“My husband had a lot of foresight. He wanted to turn it (the pharmacy) into something special,” Jana said.

With an expanded gift shop and boutique, in a building that has served as a pharmacy since 1886, Dreier Pharmacy has become that special place in the hearts of their community.

“We’re still here after 60 years because of the values my grandfather founded…taking great care of our patients,” said Avery Dreier, Tim’s daughter, and pharmacy student at The University of Wisconsin.

Avery plans to join her dad and aunt behind the counter as a pharmacist when she graduates. It will make her the third-generation of pharmacists at Dreier Pharmacy.

Learn more about Dreier Pharmacy’s story in the video below.