Welcome to Rocky Mountain Pharmacy
Pharmacy has been defined as the art or practice of preparing and preserving drugs or compounding and dispensing medicines according to the prescriptions of physicians. Pharmacists are the health-care practitioners uniquely trained to understand the importance of the dosage form and to identify which one best suits a particular patient's needs.
The profession of pharmacy is firmly based on the "Triad"' the physician-patient-pharmacist relationship. Rocky Mountain Pharmacy will be a valuable part of this relationship, as every patient is unique and has different needs; customized medications are an integral part of quality medical care.
Rocky Mountain Pharmacy is equipped with state of the art facilities and equipment that are necessary to provide superior compounded pharmaceutical products. All chemicals and materials used in compounding prescriptions are approved by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) or National Formula (NF).
Meet Our Pharmacists
Holly Rotar
PharmD, MBA
Holly was born and raised in the Bozeman area. She completed her BA in Biology at Gonzaga University and went on to study business and pharmacy at the University of Montana at Missoula. She completed the MBA and PharmD programs at UM. After working in home infusion and retail pharmacies, she decided to open a pharmacy that specialized in compounding. Holly opened Rocky Mountain Pharmacy in 1999 in order to provide Bozeman and the surrounding area with superior compounded medications. Holly supports the local community with her volunteer activity in several service organizations. As if her life were not busy enough, she is an avid horseback rider and has competed extensively in dressage. She also enjoys travelling in Europe and South America with her family.
Jennifer Handsaker
PharmD
A Montana native, Jennifer completed her undergraduate and Pharmacy degrees at the University of Montana at Missoula. After graduation, she went to work for Walgreens Pharmacy in the Denver Metropolitan area. When presented with an opening at Rocky Mountain Pharmacy, Jennifer took the opportunity to move back to Bozeman. In her spare time, Jennifer loves cooking; every year she outdoes herself with elaborate trays of Christmas cookies for friends and family. Her good nature and wide range of knowledge make her a valuable asset to the pharmacy profession. Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband and son camping and boating at Canyon Ferry and Whitefish Lakes.
Andy Hintzpeter
PharmD
Born and raised in the Gallatin Valley, Andy completed his BS in Spanish and PreMed at Hillsdale College in Michigan. After spending a year in Spain at the University of Seville and taking some time off from school, he attended pharmacy school at the University of Montana, finishing his PharmD in 2006. An enthusiastic runner, he has completed half-marathons and a marathon and looks forward to finishing an ultra-marathon. He likes to spend time in the mountains hiking and skiing and also enjoys riding his longboard and playing with his little pug-dog, Izzy.
Shana Reed
CPhT
Shana is the get-things-done technician at Rocky Mountain Pharmacy. Aside from Holly, she has worked in the pharmacy the longest, and her energetic organization keeps everyone on track. Shana expertly organizes mail order prescriptions and bookkeeping while resolving insurance claim issues and worker's compensation claims. A self-professed summer fanatic, Shana loves spending time in the sun with her family, camping, boating and floating the rivers. Her husband, two kids, and two dogs keep her running, but she is most satisfied when relaxing with them.