For over 60 years, Ritzman Pharmacy has created a legacy dedicated to providing quality products, professional excellence and service beyond the commonplace. This service standard was established in 1950 by founder, Forrest Ritzman, when he purchased a small 1,300-square-foot pharmacy in Wadsworth, Ohio.

Personal Attention
Wadsworth Pharmacy, as Mr. Ritzman's business was called, offered the standard drugstore fare of its time, including a soda fountain and lunch counter. While it was not the busiest or largest pharmacy in town, people began to notice the personal service and attention they received from Mr. Ritzman, the pharmacist, and his associates. Many customers have remarked that Forrest could seemingly remember everyone's name, even after meeting them only one time.

Family Business
At various times, Mr. Ritzman's six sons and two daughters worked with him in the pharmacy. Five of Forrest's sons followed in their fathers footsteps and became pharmacists. Over the years several sons opened their own pharmacies in the area. In 1985, these pharmacies were combined to form Ritzman Pharmacy, Inc. Today, two of Forrest's sons are still active in the business.

Extended Product and Service Offering
In 1999, Ritzman Pharmacy recognized the need to provide reliable information on natural supplements and products to customers. The Pharmacy developed a new line of high-quality Ritzman Brand supplements, along with the commitment to provide ongoing training for all associates on these products.

Today, Ritzman Pharmacy has increased service base even further to include a selection that includes hard-to-find items, Home Infusion Therapy and Ritzman Med-Dose Service for prepackaged medications. Ritzman Pharmacy also continue to add locations, with the latest addition of pharmacies located within Buehler's Fresh Food Markets.