In June 2009, Ray Murphy was inducted into the Junior Achievement of Prince Edward Island Business Hall of Fame for "Entrepreneur and Island Benefactor toward Health and Humanity".

Ray and his wife Carolyn began Murphy’s Pharmacies with the purchase of Parkdale Pharmacy in 1981. The company has grown to include eight pharmacy locations, five medical centres, Murphy’s Home Health Care locations, Murphy’s Medication Compounding Laboratory, Murphy’s Health Education Centre, Murphy’s Travel Health Clinic, Murphy’s Community Centre, Murphy’s Community Care Pharmacy, and Murphy's Health Zone.

Ray Murphy has been recognized for his commitment to the health and well being of islanders throughout Island communities.

presented by Pharmacy Practice

The Murphy family was presented with the Charitable Work Award at the Commitment to Care & Service Awards Ceremony  held in Toronto on November 18th, 2008. The Commitment to Care & Service Awards is a national award program hosted by Pharmacy Practice and Drugstore Pharmacy, Canada’s leading pharmacy magazines.

For over 27 years, the Murphy family has been believed strongly in buildling healthier communities. Their continued support of Prince Edward Island’s charitable and volunteer organizations is one way in which they put this concept to action. 

Murphy’s Pharmacies has dedicated time and resources to a long list of non-profit organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Canadian Mental Health Association, the Heart & Stroke Foundation and numerous other community groups and organizations. But perhaps the Murphy family’s largest contribution to Prince Edward Island is Murphy’s Community Centre, located in Charlottetown, formerly known as the Basilica Recreation Centre.

“Such dedication to charitable work is unprecedented,” said one Commitment to Care & Services Awards judge. “I can only stand in awe of all the work they have done.”

presented by the Canadian Pharmacists Association

Murphy’s Health Education Centre was this year’s recipient of the Canadian Pharmacists Association Patient Care Achievement Award for Innovation.

Murphy’s Pharmacies opened Murphy’s Health Education Centre over 3 years ago to service patients of Murphy’s Pharmacies and communities across Prince Edward Island.

Murphy’s Health Education Centre is staffed by a team of health professionals including pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, nurses, certified foot care specialists, a registered dietitian, and a certified diabetes educator. These professionals strive to offer a wide range of health services and programs designed to help individuals take control of their health.

Some of the services offered include health seminars, medication and dietary consultations, foot care, weight management programs, vaccinations, health testing, comprehensive health assessments, and a variety of services for patients with specific health issues, such as heart health and diabetes.

presented by the Canadian Pharmacists Association

As a part of its Centennial celebrations in 2007, the Candian Pharmacists Association recognized 100 pharmacists who have made significant contributions to leading and building CPhA and the profession of pharmacy in Canada over the past 100 years.

The CPhA Centennial Pharmacists Award recognized contributions to pharmacy and Canada as a consequence of leadership and the positive profile our colleagues have brought to the profession.

Ray Murphy, President of Murphys Pharmacies Inc, has been known across Prince Edward Island for his leadership in health promotion, health education and community involvement. He has been involved in the implementation of several large, successful health promotion campaigns across PEI including radio, television and interactive presentations in the classroom.

The Canadian Pharmacists Association recognized his admirable efforts in 2007, and we are proud to say that he was one of the 100 recipients of this prestigious award.