Community Pharmacy

Ownership

Community Pharmacy became an independent entity run collectively by its pharmacists and staff in 1974, and is now a worker-managed cooperative.

Local Sourcing

Many of the pharmacy's products are sourced from small, local businesses and companies that prioritize sustainability over maximizing profits, and they offer locally-made body care products, though the extent of local sourcing for prescription medications is unclear.

Community Involvement

Community Pharmacy partnered with Public Health Madison and Dane County to provide fentanyl test strips, clean needle kits, and Narcan, with staff making community-focused decisions through their co-op structure. The pharmacy has scheduled classes at Olbrich Botanical Gardens and planned partnerships with Garver Feed Mill businesses.

Local Workforce

All business decisions are made collectively by staff with no managers or owners, empowering workers to shape the business. The pharmacy prioritizes the health, happiness, and enthusiasm of workers and strives to provide workplaces where each individual worker is valued.

Revenue Retention

As an independent, worker-managed cooperative founded by and for its workers, revenue stays within the business and is controlled by local worker-owners rather than flowing to external corporate shareholders.

Local Presence

Strong local signals include Madison/WI references, specific local addresses, named staff (Dr. Kelly), local phone numbers, and a 50th anniversary celebration indicating long local history. However, corporate signals like 'Locations & Hours' menu, employment portal, and generic template structure partially offset the local feel.