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OMB APPROVAL
OMB 3235-0145
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. )*
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HORIZON PHARMACIES, INC.
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(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
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(Title of Class of Securities)
439902 10 7
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(CUSIP Number)
Check the following box if a fee is being paid with this statement /X/.
(A fee is not required only if the filing person: (1) has a previous
statement on file reporting beneficial ownership of more than five percent
of the class of securities described in Item 1; and (2) has filed no
amendment subsequent thereto reporting beneficial ownership of five percent
or less of such class.) (See Rule 13d-7.)
*The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a
reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the
subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing
information which would alter the disclosures provided in a prior page.
The information required in the remainder of this cover page shall not
be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that
section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act
(however, see the Notes).
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CUSIP No. 439902 10 7 13G Page 2 of 4 Pages
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(1) Names of Reporting Person. S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above
Person
Ricky Douglas McCord
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(2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member (a) /X/
of a Group* (b) / /
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(3) SEC Use Only
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(4) Citizenship or Place of Organization
U.S.
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Number of Shares (5) Sole Voting
Beneficially Power 221,740
Owned by --------------------------------------------------
Each Reporting (6) Shared Voting
Person With Power 221,740
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(7) Sole Dispositive
Power 221,740
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(8) Shared Dispositive
Power 221,740
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(9) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
221,740
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(10) Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares*
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(11) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
9.71%
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(12) Type of Reporting Person*
IN
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*SEE INSTRUCTION BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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SCHEDULE 13G - TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS
FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(b) or 13d-2(b)
Item 1(a). Name of Issuer:
HORIZON Pharmacies, Inc.
Item 1(b). Name of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices:
275 W. Princeton Drive
Princeton, Texas 75407
Item 2(a). Name of Person Filing:
Ricky D. McCord
Item 2(b). Address or Principal Business Office or, if None, Residence:
275 W. Princeton Drive
Princeton, Texas 75407
Item 2(c). Citizenship:
United States.
Item 2(d). Title of Class of Securities:
Common Stock
Item 2(e). CUSIP Number:
439902 10 7
Item 3. Not applicable.
Item 4. Ownership
(a) Amount Beneficially Owned:
221,740
(b) Percent of Class:
9.71%
(c) Number of shares as to which such person has:
(i) sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
221,740
(ii) shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
221,740
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(iii) sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
221,740
(iv) shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
221,740
Item 5. Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class.
Not applicable.
Item 6. Ownership of More than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not applicable.
Item 7. Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired
the Security Being Reported on By the Parent Holding Company.
Not applicable.
Item 8. Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not applicable.
Item 9. Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not applicable.
Item 10. Certification.
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge
and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired in the
ordinary course of business and were not acquired for the purpose
of and do not have the effect of changing or influencing the control
of the issuer of such securities and were not acquired in connection
with or as a participant in any transaction having such purpose or effect.
Signature. After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my
knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this
statement is true, complete and correct.
Dated: July 11, 1997.
/s/ Ricky D. McCord
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Signature
Ricky D. McCord
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Name/Title
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