Smart-Fill. Smart Solutions.

What does all of this mean?
As a Pharmacy Owner, you’re asked to do it all. You’re being pulled in a hundred different directions, and you’re supposed to have all of the answers and solve all of the problems all of the time. How is this possible? In reality, it’s not. That’s why Smart-Fill was created. That’s why Smart-Fill is now considered a necessity for the long term success of independent pharmacies across the country.

At Smart-Fill, we give you one stop problem solving. We give you the advantages usually available only to the largest chains, while freeing up your time to build your business and to do the things that you most enjoy. With Smart-Fill, you get the best of both worlds. You will have the power of a chain, while regaining the freedom and independence that attracted you to store ownership in the first place.

Smart-Fill History
This family owned business was started in 1952 by Leonard Astrup in Austin, MN. The company is currently managed by Leonard’s sons, Chris and Dan.

Astrup Drug currently operates ten retail Drug Stores, one Long Term Care Pharmacy, one Central Fill Pharmacy, Gas Stations, Convenient Stores, Health Clinics and the Smart-Fill Network. Over the years, they have added specialty departments to the typical drug store mix and have created a more entertaining shopping experience in several of their larger stores. These departments include specialty gift and toy shoppes, children’s in-door play land, coffee and snack bars, fireplaces, craft shoppes, dollar stores and more. Several of their stores also offer drive-up pharmacy windows. Astrup Drug currently employs approximately 350 people.

Chris and Dan strongly believe in keeping their family business independent. For this reason, they created the Smart-Fill Network. Smart-Fill groups the Astrup Drug Stores with other independents to create a “Virtual Chain”. By providing the independent store with purchasing power and technological solutions, Smart-Fill has helped improve store efficiency, enhanced store technology and greatly increased store profitability.