Family-owned business prides itself on ‘old-fashioned’ customer service
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – Scott Reef learned early on how to treat customers. At age 17, while working at a local pharmacy, he found the path to success was to get to know your customers. That way, he could make the right recommendations for their health. “Not only is it good for business; it’s the right thing to do,” he said.
Now at the helm of his own business, Scott continues that philosophy at Reef Family Pharmacy, which he and his wife, Amy, opened in 2009. “I really enjoy the interaction with the patients and trying to help them feel better. It’s what I find rewarding about this business.”
Scott and his wife Amy opened Reef Family Pharmacy 7 years ago in Cape May Court House. He handles the medical side of the business; she does the books and the merchandising. Reef Family Pharmacy carries the full range of over-the-counter medications and personal grooming and healthcare supplies—just not in the same quantities as a large chain store.
On the prescription side of the business, Scott takes his time with each patient. Consultations are free, with no appointment needed. There’s also free prescription delivery throughout Cape May County. If you’re a summer resident, Scott will help you transfer your prescriptions temporarily to Reef.
The Pharmacy also does customized compounding for patients and their pets. “If there’s a particular dosage of a medication that’s not commercially available, we’ll get the raw ingredient and make it,” explained Scott. “We do a lot of hormone replacement therapy that is not available commercially, using all natural Estrogen and Progesterone. We also can convert tablets to liquid for people who cannot swallow pills. In addition, we can make veterinary medications for a fraction of the cost of a product’s retail price.”
Scott also feels it is important to be involved in the community. The pharmacy works with Volunteers in Medicine, donating prescription medications to patients in need. “We are part of the community,” he said. “We see our patients out and about in Cape May County, at school events or at the grocery store. It’s one of the nice parts about doing business where you live.”
For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Reef Family Pharmacy will be giving away a pink pill holder to its customers with every purchase. The pharmacy provides support medications during one’s treatment phase as well as post-treatment.
Reef Family Pharmacy is located at 804 Rt. 9 S., Cape May Court House. For more information, visit
www.ReefFamilyPharmacy.com or call (609) 465-0004.
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