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Community Pharmacy is an independently owned, family-operated retail and compounding pharmacy founded in 1981 in Denton, Texas. The company operates four physical locations across North Texas — Denton (Teasley Lane), Corinth, Lewisville, and Flower Mound — supported by a 6,000-square-foot flagship facility and more than 40 staff including 10 PharmDs. It serves individual patients, seniors and long-term care residents, pet owners, healthcare providers, and cash-pay wellness consumers through a direct-to-consumer model with drive-thru service at three sites and free local delivery.

The core offering centers on PCAB- and ACHC-accredited pharmaceutical compounding — hormone replacement therapy, adrenal dysfunction, thyroid imbalance, autologous serum eye drops, and veterinary formulations — alongside full prescription dispensing, specialty pharmacy, immunizations, long-term care, and Medicare Part D plan reviews. Operations are differentiated by an automation stack (ScriptPro automated dispensing covering 65% of prescriptions, RxSafe1800 robotic storage, Parata PASS Pack adherence packaging, Eyecon and Parata Perl AI-assisted visual verification at 99.99% count accuracy, FlackTek SpeedMixer for compounding, and an ISO 7 clean room exceeding USP <797>). Adjacent clinical and retail services include PharmD wellness consultations via telemedicine, Ideal Protein weight loss, compression hosiery, and a gift store.

Revenue is generated primarily through transaction-based prescription dispensing, supplemented by compounding fees, subscription weight loss programs, immunization fees, supplement sales (online via Fullscript and in-store), and specialty pharmacy services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by medication, insurance plan, and compounding requirements; Medicare Part D coverage reviews are offered annually during open enrollment. The business is bootstrapped with no external institutional funding, and growth has been achieved organically through location expansion and service-line diversification.

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Community Pharmacy is an independently owned, PCAB-accredited compounding and retail pharmacy founded in 1981, operating four North Texas locations serving individual patients, seniors, pet owners, and providers with automated dispensing, specialty pharmacy, wellness consultations, and immunizations.

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HeadquartersDenton, United States
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Denton
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices4 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
community pharmacy services, prescription dispensing, compounding medications, immunizations and vaccines, wellness consultations
Industry2 codes
1Retail & Community Pharmacies (Chain/Independent)
CodeHLAFALAAPrimaryYes
2Specialty Pharmacies (Complex/High-Cost Therapies)
CodeHLAFALACPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Pharmacies and Drug Retailers456110
  • Ambulatory Health Care Services621
SIC code2 codes
  • Retail-Drug Stores And Proprietary Stores5912
  • Services-Health Services8000
Product category
Retail Pharmacy Services
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model6 records
1Prescription Dispensing
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

Core revenue from dispensing prescription medications to patients with insurance and cash pay options

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2Compounding Services
TypeOne Time License
Description

Customized medication preparation for patients with specific needs including hormone therapy, allergy-free formulations, and unique dosage forms

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3Immunizations and Vaccinations
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

CDC recommended vaccinations including travel vaccines administered in private exam rooms

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4Nutritional Supplements
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

Sale of high-quality nutritional supplements including OrthoMolecular, Designs for Health, Pure Encapsulations, NeuroScience, and Metagenics products through partnership with Fullscript

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5Weight Loss Program
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Medically developed Ideal Protein weight loss protocol with three phases for weight loss and maintenance

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6Specialty Medications
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

Specialty medications for serious or high-risk conditions requiring highly personalized attention

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Marketing channels4 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels4 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components6 values
Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Pricing details1 tier
1Prescription Services
ModelTransaction based/ take rateBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Pricing varies by medication, insurance plan, and quantity. Prior authorization team assists with coverage issues.

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B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Brand1 of 5 records shown
1Community Pharmacy Compounding Services
Description

Customized medication preparation services including hormone replacement therapy, thyroid imbalance treatments, adrenal dysfunction, and chronic fatigue/fibromyalgia treatments

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Core offering1 text field

Community Pharmacy is a locally owned, full-service independent pharmacy dispensing prescription medications, providing customized compounding services, administering immunizations, and offering pharmacist-led wellness consultations. Operates four retail locations in North Texas supported by automated robotic dispensing technology and an ISO-classified clean room for compounding.

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Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 2 values shown
  • Eyecon and Parata Perl robotics and AI ensure 99.99% count accuracy
+1 more record
Product overview1 text field

Community Pharmacy is an independently owned family pharmacy operating since 1981 with four locations in North Texas (Denton Teasley, Corinth, Lewisville, and Flower Mound). The pharmacy offers a comprehensive suite of services built around its core compounding and prescription dispensing capabilities. The primary product portfolio includes compounding services (customized medications for hormone therapy, eye drops, and specialized dosage forms), specialty pharmacy, standard prescription services, immunizations, and long-term care. Adjacent services include wellness consultations, medication adherence programs, nutritional supplements, Ideal Protein weight loss, Medicare Part D reviews, drive-thru/delivery, and compression products. The pharmacy differentiates through advanced robotics (ScriptPro, RxSafe1800, Parata systems) and an ISO-classified clean room for pharmaceutical compounding. Patient-facing technology includes online portals, mobile apps, and integrations with Fullscript, WinRx, and RxLocal for prescription management and supplement ordering.

Product and service14 records
1Prescription Services
CategoryPrescription dispensing
2Compounding Services
CategoryCompounding pharmacy
3Specialty Pharmacy
CategorySpecialty pharmacy
4Immunizations
CategoryImmunizations and vaccinations
5Long Term Care
CategoryLong-term care pharmacy
6Drive-Thru and Delivery
CategoryPharmacy fulfillment services
7Medicare Part D Plan Reviews
CategoryInsurance consultation
8Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program
CategoryWeight management
9PharmD Wellness Consultations
CategoryWellness consultation
10Nutritional Supplements
CategoryRetail nutritional products
11Medication Adherence Programs
CategoryMedication management
12Compression Hosiery
CategoryMedical supplies
13Prior Authorization Assistance
CategoryInsurance coordination
14Online Patient Portal
CategoryDigital patient services
Scale indicator4 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership3 partners
1IACP (International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists)
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Professional membership organization for compounding pharmacists providing resources, education, and advocacy

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Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Membership organization providing compounding pharmacy support, education, and quality assurance resources

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Community Pharmacy partners with Ideal Protein to offer a medically developed weight loss protocol with three phases for weight loss and health improvement

Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight6 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

National retail pharmacy chain with comparable dispensing, immunization, and adherence services, plus mail order. Competes head-on for community prescription volume but lacks Community Pharmacy's specialty compounding depth.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Discount retail pharmacy with low-cost generic dispensing programs that pressure independent pharmacy economics in shared geographies like North Texas.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Tech-enabled digital pharmacy offering free same-day delivery and pharmacist chat, competing for urban and suburban prescription share. Comparable as a digitally native disruptor to traditional community pharmacy.

TypeOthers
Description

Pharmaceutical wholesaler and owner of Health Mart. Functions as a supply-chain enabler and program partner for independent pharmacies like Community Pharmacy rather than a direct competitor.

TypeDirect peer
Description

McKesson-owned franchise network of independent community pharmacies with a comparable service mix including compounding, immunization, and LTC support. Directly comparable as a peer independent community pharmacy platform.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Digital-first mail-order pharmacy leveraging Prime logistics, threatening refill volume for independents. Relevant as a structural competitor for maintenance prescriptions and chronic-condition adherence revenue.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Largest U.S. retail pharmacy chain with MinuteClinic and Caremark PBM, offering prescription, immunization, and adherence services. A broad incumbent against which independents compete on service quality and personalization.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Independent community pharmacy chain combining prescription dispensing with compounding, natural remedies, and wellness consultations. Comparable in the integration of clinical pharmacy with wellness-oriented retail.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Long-standing independent Texas pharmacy based in Austin with a focus on compounding, integrative wellness, and personalized consultations. Closely mirrors Community Pharmacy's compounding-plus-wellness service model in the same state.

TypeDirect peer
Description

A network of independent community pharmacies operated under the AmerisourceBergen banner, providing group purchasing, marketing, and clinical program support. Highly comparable to Community Pharmacy's independent retail model with services around compounding, adherence, and immunization.

Market position
Strengths4 records

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Weaknesses4 records

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Competitive moat5 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers4 records

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Segment5 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile4 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

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Integration8 records

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AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature6 records

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Core technology
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Number of profiles
Profiles2 records

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

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Compliance3 records

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Name, Class, Description

Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds1 record

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors1 record

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

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Community Pharmacy

Retail Pharmacy Servicescommunitypharmacy.com

Community Pharmacy is an independently owned, PCAB-accredited compounding and retail pharmacy founded in 1981, operating four North Texas locations serving individual patients, seniors, pet owners, and providers with automated dispensing, specialty pharmacy, wellness consultations, and immunizations.

What Community Pharmacy does

Community Pharmacy is an independently owned, family-operated retail and compounding pharmacy founded in 1981 in Denton, Texas. The company operates four physical locations across North Texas — Denton (Teasley Lane), Corinth, Lewisville, and Flower Mound — supported by a 6,000-square-foot flagship facility and more than 40 staff including 10 PharmDs. It serves individual patients, seniors and long-term care residents, pet owners, healthcare providers, and cash-pay wellness consumers through a direct-to-consumer model with drive-thru service at three sites and free local delivery.

The core offering centers on PCAB- and ACHC-accredited pharmaceutical compounding — hormone replacement therapy, adrenal dysfunction, thyroid imbalance, autologous serum eye drops, and veterinary formulations — alongside full prescription dispensing, specialty pharmacy, immunizations, long-term care, and Medicare Part D plan reviews. Operations are differentiated by an automation stack (ScriptPro automated dispensing covering 65% of prescriptions, RxSafe1800 robotic storage, Parata PASS Pack adherence packaging, Eyecon and Parata Perl AI-assisted visual verification at 99.99% count accuracy, FlackTek SpeedMixer for compounding, and an ISO 7 clean room exceeding USP <797>). Adjacent clinical and retail services include PharmD wellness consultations via telemedicine, Ideal Protein weight loss, compression hosiery, and a gift store.

Revenue is generated primarily through transaction-based prescription dispensing, supplemented by compounding fees, subscription weight loss programs, immunization fees, supplement sales (online via Fullscript and in-store), and specialty pharmacy services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by medication, insurance plan, and compounding requirements; Medicare Part D coverage reviews are offered annually during open enrollment. The business is bootstrapped with no external institutional funding, and growth has been achieved organically through location expansion and service-line diversification.

Community Pharmacy firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Community Pharmacy
Legal name
Community Pharmacy
Website
https://communitypharmacy.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1981
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Short description
Community Pharmacy is an independently owned, PCAB-accredited compounding and retail pharmacy founded in 1981, operating four North Texas locations serving individual patients, seniors, pet owners, and providers with automated dispensing, specialty pharmacy, wellness consultations, and immunizations.
Ownership category
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Community Pharmacy industry classification

Industry
Product category
Retail Pharmacy Services
NAICS
Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (456110), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)
SIC
Retail-Drug Stores And Proprietary Stores (5912), Services-Health Services (8000)
akta.pro primary industry
Retail & Community Pharmacies (Chain/Independent) (HLAFALAA)
akta.pro secondary industry
Specialty Pharmacies (Complex/High-Cost Therapies) (HLAFALAC)

Keywords

  • Community pharmacy services
  • Prescription dispensing
  • Compounding medications
  • Immunizations and vaccines
  • Wellness consultations

Where Community Pharmacy is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Denton
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

Community Pharmacy business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Prescription Dispensing: Core revenue from dispensing prescription medications to patients with insurance and cash pay options
  2. Compounding Services: Customized medication preparation for patients with specific needs including hormone therapy, allergy-free formulations, and unique dosage forms
  3. Immunizations and Vaccinations: CDC recommended vaccinations including travel vaccines administered in private exam rooms
  4. Nutritional Supplements: Sale of high-quality nutritional supplements including OrthoMolecular, Designs for Health, Pure Encapsulations, NeuroScience, and Metagenics products through partnership with Fullscript
  5. Weight Loss Program: Medically developed Ideal Protein weight loss protocol with three phases for weight loss and maintenance
  6. Specialty Medications: Specialty medications for serious or high-risk conditions requiring highly personalized attention

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
Transaction based/ take ratePay-as-you-goPrescription Services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Community Pharmacy product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Community Pharmacy is a locally owned, full-service independent pharmacy dispensing prescription medications, providing customized compounding services, administering immunizations, and offering pharmacist-led wellness consultations. Operates four retail locations in North Texas supported by automated robotic dispensing technology and an ISO-classified clean room for compounding.

Product overview

Community Pharmacy is an independently owned family pharmacy operating since 1981 with four locations in North Texas (Denton Teasley, Corinth, Lewisville, and Flower Mound). The pharmacy offers a comprehensive suite of services built around its core compounding and prescription dispensing capabilities. The primary product portfolio includes compounding services (customized medications for hormone therapy, eye drops, and specialized dosage forms), specialty pharmacy, standard prescription services, immunizations, and long-term care. Adjacent services include wellness consultations, medication adherence programs, nutritional supplements, Ideal Protein weight loss, Medicare Part D reviews, drive-thru/delivery, and compression products. The pharmacy differentiates through advanced robotics (ScriptPro, RxSafe1800, Parata systems) and an ISO-classified clean room for pharmaceutical compounding. Patient-facing technology includes online portals, mobile apps, and integrations with Fullscript, WinRx, and RxLocal for prescription management and supplement ordering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • Community Pharmacy Compounding Services: Customized medication preparation services including hormone replacement therapy, thyroid imbalance treatments, adrenal dysfunction, and chronic fatigue/fibromyalgia treatments
  • Community Pharmacy Wellness Consultations
  • Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program
  • Simplify My Meds
  • Medication Adherence Packaging

Products and services

  • Prescription Services
  • Compounding Services
  • Specialty Pharmacy
  • Immunizations
  • Long Term Care
  • Drive-Thru and Delivery
  • Medicare Part D Plan Reviews
  • Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program
  • PharmD Wellness Consultations
  • Nutritional Supplements
  • Medication Adherence Programs
  • Compression Hosiery
  • Prior Authorization Assistance
  • Online Patient Portal

Quantifiable outcome

  • Eyecon and Parata Perl robotics and AI ensure 99.99% count accuracy
  • +1 more outcomes

Companies that use Community Pharmacy

Customer profile

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Community Pharmacy technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature6 records

Community Pharmacy partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

  • IACP (International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists)minorOthersProfessional membership organization for compounding pharmacists providing resources, education, and advocacy
  • PCCA (Professional Compounding Centers of America)minorOthersMembership organization providing compounding pharmacy support, education, and quality assurance resources
  • Ideal ProteinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Pharmacy partners with Ideal Protein to offer a medically developed weight loss protocol with three phases for weight loss and health improvement

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Community Pharmacy competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • Walgreens: National retail pharmacy chain with comparable dispensing, immunization, and adherence services, plus mail order. Competes head-on for community prescription volume but lacks Community Pharmacy's specialty compounding depth.
  • Walmart Pharmacy: Discount retail pharmacy with low-cost generic dispensing programs that pressure independent pharmacy economics in shared geographies like North Texas.
  • CVS Pharmacy: Largest U.S. retail pharmacy chain with MinuteClinic and Caremark PBM, offering prescription, immunization, and adherence services. A broad incumbent against which independents compete on service quality and personalization.

Emerging players

  • Alto Pharmacy: Tech-enabled digital pharmacy offering free same-day delivery and pharmacist chat, competing for urban and suburban prescription share. Comparable as a digitally native disruptor to traditional community pharmacy.
  • Amazon Pharmacy: Digital-first mail-order pharmacy leveraging Prime logistics, threatening refill volume for independents. Relevant as a structural competitor for maintenance prescriptions and chronic-condition adherence revenue.

Others

  • McKesson Corporation: Pharmaceutical wholesaler and owner of Health Mart. Functions as a supply-chain enabler and program partner for independent pharmacies like Community Pharmacy rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

  • Health Mart: McKesson-owned franchise network of independent community pharmacies with a comparable service mix including compounding, immunization, and LTC support. Directly comparable as a peer independent community pharmacy platform.
  • Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy: Independent community pharmacy chain combining prescription dispensing with compounding, natural remedies, and wellness consultations. Comparable in the integration of clinical pharmacy with wellness-oriented retail.
  • People's Pharmacy: Long-standing independent Texas pharmacy based in Austin with a focus on compounding, integrative wellness, and personalized consultations. Closely mirrors Community Pharmacy's compounding-plus-wellness service model in the same state.
  • Good Neighbor Pharmacy: A network of independent community pharmacies operated under the AmerisourceBergen banner, providing group purchasing, marketing, and clinical program support. Highly comparable to Community Pharmacy's independent retail model with services around compounding, adherence, and immunization.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Community Pharmacy social profiles

Digital presence

Community Pharmacy compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance3 records

Community Pharmacy financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Community Pharmacy leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Community Pharmacy funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Community Pharmacy M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Community Pharmacy

What does Community Pharmacy do?

Community Pharmacy is a locally owned, full-service independent pharmacy dispensing prescription medications, providing customized compounding services, administering immunizations, and offering pharmacist-led wellness consultations. Operates four retail locations in North Texas supported by automated robotic dispensing technology and an ISO-classified clean room for compounding.

Is Community Pharmacy a public or private company?

Community Pharmacy is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was Community Pharmacy founded?

Community Pharmacy was founded in 1981. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is Community Pharmacy based?

Community Pharmacy is headquartered in Denton, United States, in the North America region.

How does Community Pharmacy make money?

Six revenue lines are on record. Prescription Dispensing is the primary driver. The others are compounding Services, immunizations and Vaccinations, nutritional Supplements, weight Loss Program and specialty Medications.

Who are Community Pharmacy's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Walgreens, Walmart Pharmacy and CVS Pharmacy. Emerging players are Alto Pharmacy and Amazon Pharmacy. McKesson Corporation is listed as an others. Direct peers are Health Mart, Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, People's Pharmacy and Good Neighbor Pharmacy.

Does Community Pharmacy have an API?

No public API is recorded for Community Pharmacy.

What industry is Community Pharmacy in?

Community Pharmacy's product category is Retail Pharmacy Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAFALAA, Retail & Community Pharmacies (Chain/Independent), with a secondary code of HLAFALAC, Specialty Pharmacies (Complex/High-Cost Therapies). Its NAICS code is 456110 and its SIC code is 5912.

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Healthcare-ManagementPharmacy funding negotiations won't conclude before start of financial yearNegotiations on the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework for 2026/27 will not conclude before the financial year begins on 1 April, with Community Pharmacy England, DHSC and NHS England still in discussions. Current arrangements will roll forward and DHSC has applied a margin uplift to the April Drug Tariff as an interim measure. Pharmacy leaders have warned of a "financial cliff edge" due to rising business rates and National Living Wage increases, calling on the government to provide urgent stabilisation payments to prevent service cuts.CpeNegotiations on 2026/27 Contractual Framework commenceThe Department of Health and Social Care has entered formal consultation with Community Pharmacy England on the 2026/27 Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework, with detailed discussions covering funding, service changes, and other arrangements for pharmacies set to begin immediately. Community Pharmacy England's Chief Executive stated that pressures on community pharmacies are at critical levels and decisive action is urgently needed, with the organization having set out clear negotiating priorities and red lines. The negotiations also present an opportunity to consider longer-term plans for the sector while government requirements mandate that talks remain confidential.Pharmaceutical-journalPharmacy funding fell by 20% over past decadePharmacy minister Stephen Kinnock confirmed in a parliamentary answer published on 24 February 2026 that real-terms funding for the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework has fallen by 20% over the past decade, from £3.9bn to £3.1bn. Independent analysis commissioned by NHS England estimated the actual cost of providing NHS pharmacy services in 2023/2024 was between £4.3bn and £5.7bn, significantly exceeding current funding levels, with 45% of pharmacy owners having remortgaged their homes to subsidize services. The article reports that 1,479 pharmacies have closed since 2016 (13% of the network), and representatives from pharmacy bodies called on the government to reverse funding cuts and exempt pharmacies from increased national insurance contributions to prevent further closures.Pharmaceutical-journalTobacco companies should fund national community pharmacy ‘stop smoking’ service, says reportA report published by AstraZeneca on 28 January 2026 has recommended that the UK government consider funding a national community pharmacy walk-in 'stop smoking' service through a 'polluter pays' levy on tobacco companies, which could raise an estimated £700m in its first year. The report, titled 'Getting to the heart of the matter: a national action plan for tackling cardiovascular disease', was produced with input from several healthcare bodies including Community Pharmacy England, National Pharmacy Association, and Company Chemists' Association. It also calls for the government to commit to reducing cardiovascular disease incidence by 20% and recommends expanding NHS health checks and hypertension screening services into community pharmacies.PulsepcnPrimary care coalition warns 10 Year Plan will fail without urgent investmentA coalition of primary care organizations including the British Dental Association, British Medical Association, Community Pharmacy England, and others warned at a Parliamentary event that the government's 10 Year Health Plan will fail unless urgent investment is made in primary care. The groups called for sustainable long-term funding, improved digital infrastructure, and greater responsibility for primary care providers in shaping neighborhood health services. Representatives cited deteriorating patient care quality due to years of undervaluation and warned that goodwill alone cannot sustain vital services without significant financial commitment.Healthcare-ManagementPrimary care bodies unite to take fight for financial security future to ParliamentFive UK primary care trade bodies—including the British Dental Association, British Medical Association, Community Pharmacy England, Optometric Fees Negotiating Committee, and Association for Primary Care Audiology into Providers—attended a parliamentary event to urge the Government to invest in primary care and future-proof the NHS. The groups presented four calls to action to 21 MPs and peers, warning that continued underfunding of primary care relative to other NHS services puts patient access and health at risk. MPs are being asked to press for direct political intervention to secure long-term sustainable funding for the sector.BdaPrimary care bodies unite to take fight for financial security future to ParliamentA coalition of primary care bodies—including the British Dental Association, British Medical Association, Community Pharmacy England, the Optometric Fees Negotiating Committee, and the Association for Primary Care Audiology Providers—hosted a parliamentary event to urge the UK Government to increase investment in primary care services. At the event, attended by 21 MPs and peers, the coalition presented four calls to action including urgent investment to future-proof the NHS and improved digital infrastructure, warning that continued underfunding puts patient access and health at risk. The allied organizations, representing nearly 120,000 supporters, are calling on MPs to advocate for direct political intervention to secure a long-term sustainable future for the primary care sector.ThepharmacistHow pharmacy leadership can transform healthcarePharmacy leadership organizations in England are advocating for pharmacists to be embedded in strategic planning and Integrated Care Systems, with recent reports from Community Pharmacy England and the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Pharmacy calling for greater representation at all system levels. Multiple pharmacy bodies including the IPA, PDA, and NPA report successful advocacy outcomes, with initiatives such as the IPA's vaccination campaign resulting in government action to end pay disparity between GPs and pharmacists. Pharmacy leaders across local and national levels are working to integrate community pharmacy into primary care networks through engagement programs, data-sharing initiatives, and service development partnerships with ICBs.ThepharmacistFunding gaps and prescribing service core issues in upcoming contract negotiationsCommunity Pharmacy England’s committee held a two-day meeting on 19-20 November to prepare for upcoming contract negotiations, with addressing the sector’s longstanding funding gap and operational pressures identified as the central focus. An opinion poll found that 82% of pharmacy owners are concerned about their businesses heading into winter, with capacity, workforce costs, and unpredictable revenue streams remaining key worries. The committee developed investment case principles and explored a Community Pharmacy Prescribing Service ahead of formal negotiations tied to the government’s 10 Year Health Plan.CpeUpcoming CPCF negotiations the focus at November meetingCommunity Pharmacy England's Committee met in London on 19th and 20th November to prepare for upcoming Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) negotiations, with closing the sector's longstanding funding gap and addressing operational pressures remaining the central focus. The Committee reviewed negotiation principles and objectives for 2025/26, explored options for a Community Pharmacy Prescribing Service, and heard from PA Consulting on value and investment cases for the sector. Feedback from pharmacy owners highlighted that the funding model remains broken, with unpredictable revenue streams and workforce costs cited as the highest ongoing pressures.