Pharmacy Ownership
Dedicated to keeping independent pharmacy independent
Like most pharmacists and pharmacy owners, you probably haven’t mastered every idiosyncrasy of the transition process, nor should you! It’s far more important for you to focus on providing quality patient care and making sure your business runs smoothly. But when the time finally comes to buy or sell, a lack of expertise in that area makes it more critical than ever to get help from someone who has deep knowledge of pharmacy ownership transition. And with AmerisourceBergen Pharmacy Ownership Services, you get that and so much more.
Your pharmacy acquisition advisor will:
- Discuss your goals, expectations and issues
- Identify businesses that align with your needs
- Evaluate the cost of your pharmacy acquisition from every angle
- Provide financial options and connections to our established banking partners
- Position you for long-term success with ongoing support from a dedicated business coach
- Analyze your financials in depth
- Explore all of the opportunities in our proprietary seller database
- Conduct thorough research on the surrounding areas to determine the full market potential
Your pharmacy acquisition advisor will:
- Discuss your goals, expectations and issues
- Recommend updates to increase value and get the improvements made
- Determine how much your pharmacy is worth and prepare a valuation
- Package your financials for buyer review
- Market your pharmacy to our proprietary buyer database
- Analyze your financials in depth
- Get your records in order
- Improve the efficiency of your business
Like any sale of this magnitude, there's a lot of going back and forth, and that's where AmerisourceBergen Pharmacy Ownership Services really made an impact. They smoothed out the bumps along the way. They gave me a good idea of what issues might come up and provided the solutions to resolve them.
Ken Thai, Owner, Cal Med Pharmacy
Meet our team
Pharmacy Ownership Consultant
Scott Welle
Scott Welle has more than 30 years of professional business experience in both the public and private sectors. Scott earned a Bachelor's degree in International Economics from UCLA and an MBA from the University of San Diego. He then launched his career with the State of California’s Trade and Commerce Agency, where he assisted small- to medium-sized companies with international business development. From there, Scott spent the next 20 years serving as a healthcare executive in strategic sales and consulting with Cardinal Health and Cencora, focusing on pharmaceutical distribution to hospitals, specialty clinics and outpatient pharmacies. Most recently, he was a business coach who helped independent pharmacy owners improve financial and operational efficiencies before transitioning into his current role as a pharmacy acquisition advisor.
Pharmacy Ownership Consultant
Marissa Langley
Raised around independent community pharmacy, Marissa gained an early understanding of how essential local pharmacies are to their communities and has a lifelong respect for the impact they have on the patients they serve. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Texas Tech University and has 15 years of industry experience, building on a lifelong connection to independent pharmacy. Throughout her career, she has supported independent pharmacy sustainability through roles focused on growth, partnerships, and operational execution. Passionate about helping pharmacies thrive amid an evolving healthcare environment, Marissa is dedicated to supporting owners with the resources, insights, and partnership they need to remain strong, sustainable, and independent.
Pharmacy Ownership Consultant
John Marshall, CFA, CPA
John Marshall is a recognized expert in pharmacy accounting and finance, with a 30-year professional career that includes roles in public accounting, investment banking, and over ten years as a business coach for independent pharmacy owners. He holds Certified Public Accountant and Chartered Financial Analyst designations and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Dayton.
Senior Director Pharmacy Ownership & Sustainability
Jason Montgomery
Jason is a highly experienced healthcare leader with over 30 years of industry expertise. As Senior Director of Pharmacy Ownership & Sustainability at Cencora, he oversees national programs supporting pharmacy ownership transitions, startups, and expansions. He collaborates with pharmacy owners, lenders, and executive leadership to develop sustainable transaction structures, reduce risk, and maintain continuity throughout distribution and operational channels. Previously, as Vice President of Pharmacy Business Coaching, Jason established an analytics-driven advisory platform and led a nationwide team of business consultants dedicated to improving pharmacy operations and financial performance, positioning businesses for successful sales, growth, or ongoing excellence. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science from Auburn University and began his career in operations management, applying financial discipline and operational rigor to enhance business continuity and longevity.