Medicine Center Pharmacy

What Medicine Center Pharmacy does

Medicine Center Pharmacy is a family-owned independent community pharmacy founded in 1976 by Paul and Susan White in Canton, Ohio. The company operates four retail pharmacy locations across Northeast Ohio (Canton, Louisville, Minerva, and New Philadelphia) with a centralized CCE-Accredited non-sterile compounding laboratory in New Philadelphia compliant with USP <795> standards. The business employs approximately 55 people including 9 registered pharmacists with clinical specializations in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, GLP-1 weight management, low dose naltrexone, thyroid compounding, and veterinary formulations.

The company's core product is custom compounded medications prepared to individual patient specifications, including sublingual semaglutide and tirzepatide, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), low dose naltrexone (LDN), custom T3/T4 thyroid formulations, and flavored veterinary compounds. Supporting service lines include Easy Dose Packaging for medication adherence, vaccines and health screenings, a subscription-based Health Matters Membership offering cost-plus generic pricing ($18-$36 per quarter), and a proprietary White's Premium vitamins and supplements line verified by ISO 17025-accredited third-party labs. Prescriber partnerships with Ohio and Pennsylvania physicians drive compounding referrals through a dedicated provider resource portal with fax-ready forms and clinical protocols.

Revenue is generated primarily through prescription dispensing (transaction-based) and compounding services, supplemented by recurring subscription membership fees and OTC supplement sales. The go-to-market is sales-led and community-driven, anchored by the Health Matters radio show on WHBC 1480 AM and accompanying podcast featuring local healthcare partners, particularly Aultman Health System. Brad White, R.Ph., a Purdue University College of Pharmacy graduate, leads the company as Co-Owner and President. The business serves individual consumers, family caregivers, veterinary patients, and referring healthcare providers across Ohio and Pennsylvania, with no institutional investment, private equity backing, or public market presence identified.

Name

Medicine Center Pharmacy

Legal name

Medicine Center Pharmacy

Website

https://medshoprx.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Medicine Center Pharmacy is a family-owned independent pharmacy founded in 1976 operating four Northeast Ohio retail locations and a CCE-Accredited compounding lab, serving patients in Ohio and Pennsylvania with custom BHRT, GLP-1, LDN, thyroid, and veterinary medications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Compounding Pharmacy

NAICS

Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (456110), Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

SIC

Retail-Drug Stores And Proprietary Stores (5912), Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Pharmacies (Complex/High-Cost Therapies) (HLAFALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medication Adherence, Packaging & Fulfillment Services (Blister/Unit-Dose) (HLAFALAJ), Compounding & Customized Medication Management Support (HSABALAL), Medication Education, Counseling & Side-Effect Monitoring (HSABALAJ)

Keywords

• Compounding pharmacy services
• Bioidentical hormone therapy
• GLP-1 weight management
• Veterinary compounding
• Medication adherence packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Canton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Prescription Filling and Dispensing: Traditional prescription filling services at four retail pharmacy locations. Covers commercial prescriptions, compounded medications, and specialty pharmaceuticals.
2. Compounding Services: Custom medication compounding billed as prescription services. Includes BHRT, GLP-1, LDN, thyroid, and veterinary compounds prepared to individual patient prescriptions.
3. Health Matters Membership Program: Subscription-based savings program offering cost-plus pricing on generic medications. Two tiers: Member ($18/quarter or $60/year) and Member Plus ($36/quarter or $120/year with delivery and Easy Dose Packaging included.
4. Easy Dose Packaging Service: Medication adherence packaging service included with Member Plus membership or available separately. Medications billed through insurance as normal with potential additional packaging fee.
5. White's Premium Vitamins and Supplements: Proprietary line of pharmacist-formulated supplements sold through the Medicine Center Store. Professional-grade ingredients with third-party testing.
6. Vaccines and Health Screenings: On-site immunizations and health screenings at all locations. Includes flu, shingles, and travel vaccines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Medicine Center Pharmacy is a family-owned community pharmacy and CCE-Accredited non-sterile compounding lab that fills traditional prescriptions and prepares custom compounded medications, including bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), sublingual GLP-1 weight-loss formulations, low-dose naltrexone, thyroid, methylene blue, and veterinary compounds. It also offers Easy Dose adherence packaging, the Health Matters Membership savings program, White's Premium supplements, and vaccines and health screenings across four Northeast Ohio locations.

Product overview

Medicine Center Pharmacy is a family-owned independent pharmacy established in 1976, offering a unified portfolio of compounding services and pharmacy offerings. The core offering is CCE-Accredited non-sterile compounding (BHRT, GLP-1/Semaglutide, LDN, Thyroid, Veterinary), supported by patient care programs including Easy Dose Pack medication adherence packaging, Health Matters Membership prescription savings, and White's Premium vitamins/supplements. Educational content through the Health Matters podcast and webinars complements the service portfolio. The pharmacy operates four Northeast Ohio locations and serves patients in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• White's Premium Vitamins and Supplements: Pharmacist-formulated professional-grade vitamins and supplements sold through the pharmacy's Medicine Center Store.

Products and services

• Custom Compounding Services CCE-Accredited non-sterile compounding of customized medications (USP <795>) for patients whose needs cannot be met by commercially available drugs, including unique strengths, allergy-friendly formulations, discontinued medications, and topical preparations.
• Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) Compounded bioidentical hormones prepared to individual patient lab values in creams, troches, and capsules for women and men seeking menopause management, testosterone therapy, and hormone balancing.
• GLP-1 Weight Management (Semaglutide and Tirzepatide) Compounded sublingual semaglutide and tirzepatide for weight management with personalized dosing in needle-free form, prepared in the CCE-accredited lab.
• Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) Compounded LDN prescribed for autoimmune conditions, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, and neurological support.
• Thyroid Compounding Custom T3, T4, and combination thyroid formulations, including sustained-release T3 and dye-free/filler-free options, for patients whose commercial thyroid medications do not work.
• Veterinary Compounding Flavored medications, custom dosing, and hard-to-find formulations prepared for dogs, cats, horses, and exotic animals.
• Methylene Blue Compounding Compounded methylene blue preparations offered as part of the pharmacy's custom prescription portfolio.
• Easy Dose Packaging Medication adherence service that sorts a patient's medications by day and time into pre-sealed blister packs to reduce missed doses, available standalone or via Member Plus membership.
• Health Matters Membership Program Subscription savings program offering cost-plus pricing on thousands of generic medications, with Member ($18/quarter or $60/year) and Member Plus ($36/quarter or $120/year) tiers that include free delivery and Easy Dose Packaging.
• White's Premium Vitamins and Supplements Pharmacist-formulated line of professional-grade vitamins and supplements with third-party ISO 17025-tested ingredients, sold through the Medicine Center Store.
• Vaccines and Health Screenings On-site immunizations and point-of-care health screenings at all four locations, including flu, shingles, and travel vaccines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to $578 savings on single prescriptions through Health Matters Membership (example: Sacubitril-Valsartan)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aultman Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular collaboration on Health Matters radio show and podcast. Episodes feature Aultman physicians, specialists, and service line experts including cardiology, oncology, therapy services, dialysis, and general surgery. Educational content partnership serving Northeast Ohio community.
• Aultman Therapy ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured guests on Health Matters discussing physical therapy, rehabilitation, and injury prevention. Collaborative patient education on back pain, injury prevention, and recovery.
• Aultman HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth Matters podcast sponsorship and content collaboration. Episodes cover hospital services including trauma, cardiac care, cancer treatment, dialysis, and general surgery.
• PrimeTime Health PlanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedicare plan partner featured on Health Matters during annual enrollment periods. Discusses Medicare options and how pharmacy services integrate with Advantage plans.
• AultcareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal health insurance provider. Featured on Health Matters for Medicare enrollment guidance and benefit education.
• WHBC 1480 AM RadiocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWeekly Health Matters radio broadcast partner. Community radio station in Canton, Ohio broadcasting pharmacy health education show.
• Purdue University College of PharmacyminorOthersAlma mater of co-owner Brad White, R.Ph. Represents professional training and continuing education connections.
• CPESN OhiominorOthersClinical pharmacist Angela Rademacher serves as a leader in CPESN Ohio (Community Pharmacy Enhanced Services Network).
• ISO 17025 Accredited Testing LabscoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party testing labs for White's Premium supplements. ISO 17025-accredited labs verify purity and potency of ingredients.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CVS Specialty: Pharmacy benefit manager and retail/specialty pharmacy operator with national compounding capacity and vertically integrated insurance arm. Sets reimbursement terms for the broader Ohio market and competes for the same patient base.
• Avella Specialty Pharmacy: Large specialty and compounding pharmacy (now owned by Walgreens) operating accredited compounding facilities. Overlaps with Medicine Center's specialty compounding service line but at a national scale and with institutional payer contracts Medicine Center cannot match.
• Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy: National chain pharmacy with a specialty and compounding arm serving complex therapy patients. Represents the structural incumbent threat on retail prescription volume and reimbursement leverage across Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Emerging players

• Alto Pharmacy: Tech-enabled digital pharmacy with free same-day delivery and strong adherence tooling. Competes with Medicine Center on patient experience and convenience in markets where delivery radius overlaps with the Canton/New Philadelphia footprint.
• Ro: Digital health company offering telehealth visits, compounded medications, and at-home delivery across men's health, women's health, and weight management. Competes with Medicine Center on the same patient acquisition channels and product categories.
• Hims & Hers Health: National telehealth and direct-to-consumer pharmacy platform offering compounded semaglutide, BHRT, and other personalized therapies via online consultation. Directly competitive with Medicine Center's GLP-1 and hormone therapy compounding lines but at vastly larger scale and marketing reach.

Direct peers

• Empower Pharmacy: Large-scale 503A and 503B compounding pharmacy offering BHRT, GLP-1, and a wide range of custom formulations nationwide. Operates as a wholesale-like compounding supplier and direct competitor for prescriber relationships.
• Olympia Pharmacy: Independent 503A compounding pharmacy shipping custom prescriptions nationwide, including BHRT, thyroid, and veterinary compounds. Closest pure-play comparator to Medicine Center's compounding hub model with overlapping therapeutic categories.
• Bioidentical Hormones Pharmacy (various independent compounders): Independent compounding pharmacies such as The Compounding Center of America and Kent Pharmacy specialize in BHRT, thyroid, and custom hormone preparations. Most direct comparison point on compounding depth and prescriber-driven distribution.

Others

• CPESN USA: National network of community pharmacies providing enhanced clinical services, of which Medicine Center's own clinical pharmacist Angela Rademacher is a leader in CPESN Ohio. Relevant as a peer/affiliation rather than direct competitor, illustrating the structural model for scaling clinical pharmacy services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCnhtIWlcuu1JqPKzBFrvM5w
• Facebookfacebook.com/medshoprx
• Xx.com/medshoprx
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/medicine-center-pharmacy-medicine-shoppe-pharmacy

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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