Stephen J. Clement

Pharmacist since 1974 / Owner - Operator since 1984

Stephen retains his pharmacist license in both IL and MO.

Stephen began his career by attending the St. Louis College of Pharmacy (StlCOP).  After graduating in 1974, he began working as a pharmacist for a local pharmacy.  Soon he realized he could not serve his customers as he wanted to, and decided to open his own pharmacy.  Copper Bend Pharmacy was opened in December of 1984 and has been growing since.  Along with the challenge of running his own business Stephen has taken the time to give back to the pharmacist's community through speeches, ce programs, on-site student mentoring, and now teaching at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy.  Stephen has also received many awards and recognitions throughout his professioanl career.  The following is a brief list of some of the awards he has received...

• #1 Pharmacist, Reader's Choice Award - September 2008, Belleville News Democrat

• Distinguished Service Award - March 2008, St. Louis College Of Pharmacy Alumni Association

• One-to-One Patient Counseling Recognition Award - March 2006, APhA Pharmacy Today Magazine

  *1 of only 5 presented in the United States

• Best Pharmacist, Reader's Choice Award - August 2004, Belleville News Democrat

• Stephen J. Clement Day - October 22, 2003

  *Pronounced and read into Congressional Record in Illinois by Representative Tom Holbrook, in honor of

  NCPA Preceptor of the Year Award.

• National Preceptor of the Year - October 2003, National Community Pharmacist Association (NCPA)