Robert (Bob) J. Greenwood Awarded Dargavel Medal by NCPA Foundation

NEW ORLEANS, La. (Oct. 20, 2025) – Bob Greenwood, owner and operator of Greenwood Drug Inc. and Greenwood Compounding, Osterhaus Pharmacy and Denver Drug, all located in Iowa, was awarded the 2025 John W. Dargavel Medal by the National Community Pharmacists Association Foundation as part of NCPA’s Annual Convention, being held Oct. 18-21 in New Orleans, La.

The McKesson Corporation sponsors the annual award that honors an individual whose contributions on behalf of independent pharmacy embody the spirit of leadership and accomplishment personified by John W. Dargavel, who was executive secretary of the National Association of Retail Druggists, now NCPA, from 1933-1961. The NCPA Foundation was established in 1953 to honor Dargavel.

Greenwood is a 1977 graduate of Creighton University School of Pharmacy in Omaha, Neb., and began his pharmacy career in Waterloo, Iowa. He has been a powerful advocate for independent community pharmacies throughout the years, serving as a leader for various professional organizations including as NCPA president from 2010-2011, the American Pharmacists Association, and the Iowa Pharmacy Association. Greenwood has mentored many students as a preceptor for the University of Iowa and the Creighton University School of Pharmacy. He also spent 12 years as a member of the Waterloo City Council and in August of 2024 joined Creighton University’s Board of Trustees.

“Bob Greenwood is a truly exceptional leader and steward of the pharmacy profession, and I couldn’t be more delighted to see him receive the Dargavel Award. Throughout his distinguished career, Bob has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to advancing community pharmacy and mentoring the next generation of pharmacists. His dedication, integrity, and genuine passion for serving patients and our profession have made a lasting impact on countless lives. I’ve had the privilege of knowing Bob for many years, and I can say without hesitation that this recognition is richly deserved. He exemplifies the very best of what it means to be a community pharmacist, and we are incredibly fortunate to have him as a colleague and friend,” said Sharon Sherrer, president elect, NCPA Foundation Board of Trustees.