Who We Are

When John Duval and Jim Garvey recognized the need to separate long term care from the community pharmacy, they founded Apothecare upon a decade of friendship, a common set of ethics, and a customer-focused business philosophy. Their combined professional experience and solid commitment to the industry have pledged Apothecare to the highest standards.

John Duval, Owner

John Duval, R.Ph., graduated from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. During his professional career, he has been recognized as "The Pharmacist of the Year" by his peers at both the Massachusetts Independent Pharmacists Association and the Massachusetts Pharmacists Association. John presently owns and operates Duval's Pharmacy in Whitman, Massachusetts — he represents the third generation of the Duval Family to run this business. In addition, John serves as Chairman of the Whitman Board of Health, Chairman of the Northeast Pharmacy Services Corporation (300+ member pharmacists), Director of the Mutual Bank of Whitman, and member of the Brockton Hospital Foundation Board. As a proud founding member of Apothecare Pharmacies, John is motivated to help Apothecare become the standard for long term pharmacy care.

James Garvey, Owner

James Garvey, R.PH., graduated from Northeastern University College of Pharmacy. After graduation he served in the U.S. Army, James then settled on Cape Cod. He soon became store manager of West Gate Pharmacy in Hyannis, which he later purchased. Seeing the need for alternate pharmaceutical care, James became active in hospice, compounding, as well as servicing group homes, assisted living, and nursing home care. As an adjunct West Game Home Medical was formed to supplement the supply and equipment needs of the community. In 2002 Apothecare of Cape Cod was formed in order to pursue the specialized needs for pharmaceutical care. James has served on the board of Directors of many different organizations including Northeast Pharmacy Service Corporation, VNA, and Hearts and Hands.

Edward Carey, Manager, Plymouth

Edward Carey, R.PH., received a BS and MS from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. His professional career has included working at General Food Corp. as a product development chemist; Charles B. Rogers and Company as pharmacist and manager; and at Mediplex Rehabilitation Hospital and Braintree Respirator Hospital as the Director of Pharmacy. For 25 years Edward owned his pharmacy in Lakeville. During this 25-year period he was also a consultant for long term care facilities, worked with various Hospice groups and was an IV and compounding pharmacist he has taken courses focusing on hormone replacement therapy, pain management, and veterinary compounding. In the community he has been a member of the local and regional school committee, on the chamber of commerce, an incorporator for Eastern Bank, on the parish council for his church, and coached girls softball. He is a member of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP), Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCCA), and Mass Independent Pharmacist Association (MIPA). Edward Carey is married with four daughters, which makes him a survivor.