Three Generations of Service
Serving Morrow, Gilliam, and Wheeler counties since 1959.
Our History
Family owned and operated from the very beginning, Murray’s Drug was founded in 1959 by Rod and Meg Murray. What started as a small-town pharmacy has grown into a third-generation family business. In 1990, ownership passed to John and Ann Murray, and today, the next generation continues the tradition with their children, Laurie and Sean, helping serve the community.
Over the years, Murray’s Drug has expanded beyond its flagship location in Heppner, Oregon, to include additional stores in Condon and Boardman—bringing the same trusted care to more communities across the region.
At its core, Murray’s Drug is built on the belief that patients should be treated like family. That means taking the time to listen, offering personalized care, and providing a level of service that large chain pharmacies simply can’t match. Our customers know they can count on us for convenience, consistency, and compassion—with wait times that are minimal and service that feels anything but rushed.
Our commitment goes beyond the pharmacy counter. Murray’s Drug is deeply rooted in the communities we serve, with active involvement in local churches, schools, and even state-level advocacy. Both John and Ann Murray have also received Oregon Pharmacist of the Year Awards from the Oregon State Pharmacist Association.
Meet The Family
For almost 70 years, the Murray family has been serving Eastern Oregon’s pharmacy needs. Meet the people behind the Murray’s name.
John & Ann Murray
John grew up in the family business and graduated from Heppner High School and Oregon State University College of Pharmacy in 1987. He married Ann Lindsay, who grew up on a Morrow County ranch. Ann also graduated from Heppner High School and from OSU College of Pharmacy in 1987. After completing their pharmacy degrees, they returned to work in the family business, buying it from Rod and Meg Murray in 1990.
They are the parents of six children: Brian, Luke, Laurie, Sean, Ian, and Kevin. Sean and Laurie are pharmacists in the family business. John and Ann are very active in the community, serving on various boards and supporting community events. The annual “Murray’s Beer and Wine Tasting” at the Morrow County Fair has been a fun event since 1996. The first annual “Murray’s Irish Beer and Wine Fest” made its debut in 2018.
When not working in the pharmacy, John enjoys many outdoor activities, including archery hunting, snowmobiling, spending time in the mountains, gardening, and travel. Ann loves to cook, read, and travel. She also enjoys music and plays flute at St. Patrick’s Church.
Sean Murray
Sean holds a PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy) degree from Oregon State University and Oregon Health & Science University. In the course of his training, he has experienced nearly the full spectrum of pharmacy—working in clinics alongside providers, in hospitals, and in community pharmacies. This background gives him a well-rounded knowledge base and a unique “whole picture” approach to patient care. Sean is deeply committed to making others feel welcome and well cared for each day.
Outside of work, he enjoys hiking and is well known for his mushroom hunting abilities. He also reads silly books and makes silly faces—and is always open to recommendations or critiques on either.
Favorite quote: (Max Ehrmann-Desiderata)
“You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.”
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