USA Drug



USA Drug is a convenience store and pharmacy chain in the United States that operates more than 160 stores in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee. It was founded in Pine Bluff, Arkansas in 1986. Its headquarters are still located in Pine Bluff with additional offices in Little Rock, Arkansas, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Memphis, Tennessee. It's Parent Company, Stephen L. LaFrance Pharmacy Inc., operates Super D Drug Stores, Ikes Deep Discount Drug, both acquired in October of 1997, and May's Drug, Med-X Drug, Drug Warehouse, and Drug Mart, all accquired in July 2004 , as "Part of the USA Drug Family". Wal-Mart and Walgreens are two of its primary competitors. The Company's Slogan is "America's Low Price Drug Store".

Steve LaFrance stepped down as CEO on October 20, 2006 and named Joe Courtright CEO of the company. Courtright was named president of the company in September and was vice president of pharmacy for Region 2 previous to that. LaFrance will maintain a presence with the company as chairman.