About Us
At Forward Pharmacy Monona, we’re committed to the idea that quality pharmacy care means more than just filling prescriptions. To us, quality care means that you get the medications you need, along with the care and attention you deserve.
Our pharmacy team is dedicated to providing you with exceptional and meaningful health care personalized to your needs.
Our Services
- Walk-in Vaccinations ONLY
- Online Refills
- Medicare Part D Assistance
- Expert care
- FREE delivery!
Our Pharmacists
Dave Downie
Pharmacist (float)
Eric Hewitt
Owner, Lead Pharmacist
Eric was born and raised 1/2 mile from Forward Pharmacy Monona. He bought the pharmacy in May of 2013, but has held every job there since he started in 2002 when it was The Medicine Shoppe. He is a proud UW Badger, but even prouder dad and husband to his 2 kids and his wife.
Ryan Bender, PharmD
Director of Clinical Services Biography
Ryan Bender is the director of clinical services for Forward Pharmacy. He creates our standard of care for our immunization, comprehensive medication review, health screening and medication therapy management programs. He also practices at all of our stores so you will see him at McFarland, Deerfield, Columbus and Cottage Grove.
Amy Schellpfeffer, RPh
Pharmacist (float)
Amy Schellpfeffer has worked as a pharmacist since 1998, and with Forward Pharmacy since 2019. She has lived in the greater Madison area for almost 30 years.
Kristen Mabie, RPh
Co-Owner/Founder and Pharmacist (float)
Kristen Mabie is a pharmacist and co-founder of Forward Pharmacy. She and her husband, Matt, launched Forward Pharmacy to deliver superior service and patient care in her community.
Kim Shumaker, RPh
Pharmacist (float)
Kim is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy and has been practicing as a pharmacist in Dane County for 25 years. She has devoted much of the last 10 years providing consultations for people traveling outside the United States, and joined the Forward Pharmacy team in late 2021.
Our Staff
John Anderson
Delivery Driver
John is well known for his volunteer work around the community and additionally makes time to do deliveries for Forward Pharmacy Monona. He is always willing to lend a hand and go the extra mile for our patients.
Roberta Carrier
Pharmacist
Roberta comes to Forward Pharmacy with over 20 years of independent pharmacy experience. She loves to get to know her patients and truly become a part of their health care team.
TJ Chen-Mayfield
Pharmacy Student
TJ is our current pharmacy student learning about community pharmacy. We are excited to have them on our team!
Marcy Flanders
Office Manager
Marcy is the expert when it comes to everything Medicare and patient account related— ensuring everything runs smoothly for our patients.
Mike Flanders
Delivery Driver
Another one of our wonderful and much loved delivery drivers is Mike. He makes the time to deliver for Forward Pharmacy Monona a couple of days a week.
Natalia Lema
Head Pharmacy Technician
Natalia is usually the cheery face you see when you walk in the door or the voice you hear greeting you on the phone. Her mission is to give great service and our patients would agree.
Nicole Noble
Head Pharmacy Technician (float)
Rylie O’Leary
Pharmacy Technician (float)
Paul Samuelson
Delivery Driver
If you live in Monona and need a medication delivery you will most likely run into Paul. Paul is our longest tenured delivery driver and has gained quite the beloved reputation to all of his regular and not-so-regular deliveries.
Your Community Healthcare Destination
Forward Pharmacy is passionate about serving our local communities. We strive to make it convenient for you and the people you care about to live a healthy life.
Transfer your prescriptions to Forward Pharmacy today and experience the difference a locally-owned pharmacy can make in your daily life!