Southern Drug is a national networking and collaborative group that brings together CEOs, CFOs, and senior leaders from independent pharmacy chains, representing over 400 pharmacies nationwide. Founded on the principles of transparency and mutual success, we provide a forum to share insights, solve operational challenges, and strengthen the future of independent pharmacy. Every year members get together for the Southern Drug Annual Meeting to connect in-person, share ideas, and spend time together in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

The Southern Drug Store Association retains its name despite having a membership that includes regional chains from across the United States because it originated as a regional organization and has maintained its identity over time. Although the association brings together regional drug chains from various parts of the country—such as Oregon, Michigan, and the Midwest—to share best practices, its roots are in the South, and it often operates as a smaller, more intimate alternative to larger national groups like the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS).

Membership is typically by invitation only and tailored to the CEOs and other senior executives of independent pharmacy chains. We focus on organizations that operate at a significant scale but remain independent of national corporate structures.

The meeting is a blend of formal business reports and informal networking. Each member chain provides an update on their year, followed by roundtable discussions on current industry trends and presentations from our sponsors. The afternoons and evenings are dedicated to building the personal bonds that make this group a "family" of business owners.

Yes! Select sponsorship tiers include time to present services, but all sponsors take part in this experience—joining members for meals, conversations, golf, and other activities.