About RxNorth

Bios of Mediplan Health Owners

Nominated by Ernst & Young for "Entrepreneurs of the Year" for the second year in a row in 2003, Mediplan Health is currently the largest online distributor of medication in Canada. Licensed by the Manitoba Pharmaceutical Association of Manitoba and members of the Canadian Pharmacists Association, Mediplan Health's dedication to its patients and the pharmaceutical industry is unsurpassed.

Andrew Strempler

President, Mediplan Health
Andrew is dedicated to maintaining a leadership role within the pharmaceutical industry initiating both its growth and development. Andrew is a member of the board of directors for the Canadian International Pharmacy Association (CIPA). Andrew is an executive board member of the Manitoba Chamber of Commerce.

As founder and President of Mediplan Health, he combines his vision of using advanced technology to allow universal access to medication at a fair price, with the promise of traditional health care methods to ensure quality patient care. With his entrepreneurial drive Andrew pushes Mediplan into new and exciting initiatives, securing it’s place as an industry founder and leader.

In May of 1999 Andrew graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy and previously worked as a pharmacy manager in Rossburn, Manitoba until he founded Mediplan Health in 1999.

Mark Rzepka

Director of Strategic Planning, Mediplan Health
Mark continues to be a leader and innovator within the pharmaceutical industry. Through his role as Director of Strategic Planning of Mediplan Health and his position as President of the Manitoba International Pharmacists Association, he pioneers the use of technology in new and efficient ways.

A graduate of the University of Manitoba in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy, he worked as a traditional pharmacist in Winnipeg, Manitoba until he joined Mediplan in 2001.

Catherine Strempler

Director of Charitable Initiatives
As one of the founders of Mediplan Health, Catherine has seen Mediplan grow from a small pharmacy with only 2 employees (Andrew and herself) into the international success story that Mediplan is today. Being in a small community has put Mediplan in the unique position to see the positive effects their financial support provides. Catherine oversees Mediplan’s Charitable Initiatives with great appreciation for the importance of supporting that community.

Mediplan proudly supports Sciences, Sports, local fundraising events, the Art's community and many other programs important to young and old alike. While stepping away from the day to day involvement she once enjoyed at Mediplan was not easy, Catherine relishes her new role at Mediplan as it allows her to put Mediplan's success to work at helping others while enjoying the pleasures and challenges of being a full time mother.