Reef Family Pharmacy Delivers on More than Medication

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, he 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,” he said. “It’s what I find rewarding about this business.”
After earning a Bachelor of Science degree at Temple, Scott worked at Rite Aid and CVS. In 2002, he opened a franchise of the Medicap Pharmacy in Cape May Courthouse.
When the Medicine Shoppe acquired the franchise, he cancelled his franchise agreement.
“We had gone from a small family-owned franchise, where everyone knew your name, to a corporation,” said Reef. “It changed the whole culture. I wanted to bring back that personal touch to my patients.”
Scott handles the medical side of the business; Amy 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, he 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 Reef. “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.”
He 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.”
Reef Family Pharmacy is located at 804 Route 9 South, Cape May Court House. Call 609-465-0004.
Hours are Mon-Fri 9 am.-7 p.m., Sat 9 a.m-2 p.m. Closed Sunday.
Access www.ReefFamilyPharmacy.com.