The Medicine Shoppe is an international chain of small customer service-driven pharmacies. The first was started in 1968 and has grown into an international brand. The shops work with medical professionals and insurance companies to get the correct medicine to the customer at the best price. Because the company now has such large purchase power, it passes the savings on to the community. The store has a small selection of over-the-counter items, such as eye drops, cough syrups and bandage supplies. It also conducts health screenings, medication therapy management and self-examination materials.