What Pk Software does

PK Software, Inc. is a Houston-based private software company founded in 2000 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of PCCA (Professional Compounding Centers of America). The company develops pharmacy management software exclusively for independent compounding pharmacies — pharmacies that prepare customized, patient-specific medications under heightened regulatory requirements (USP, NCPDP, FDA). Its two core products, The Compounder Rx and The Compounder Lab, are Windows-based applications built on Microsoft .NET. The Compounder Rx tracks patients, prescriptions, clinical drug screening, formulas, logs, chemicals, wholesalers, doctors, online billing, accounting, quality assurance, and Rx validations. The Compounder Lab manages formulas, sterility and batch testing, chemicals, patients, and wholesalers following USP, NCPDP, and FDA guidelines. The company maintains HIPAA technical safeguards (unique user IDs, automatic logoff, audit controls, transmission security with checksum) and ships a broad integration ecosystem including SureScripts (e-prescribing), Paladin POS, TeleManager IVR, QuickBooks, RSI (NCPDP D.0 claims adjudication), Medi-Span (clinical data), Eagle Analytical, multiple precision scale manufacturers, and UPS/FedEx shipping.

PK Software generates revenue through a hybrid model: one-time software license sales (with the first year of support bundled), recurring annual support contracts starting in year two, separately priced add-on modules, a monthly subscription for the Secure Offsite Backup service, and transaction fees embedded in third-party billing services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; all transactions require direct contact via phone or website. Distribution is entirely direct (phone, website, and PCCA member channel), with no reseller or marketplace presence. The company serves compounding pharmacies in the US, Canada, and Australia, with a regional office in Matraville, NSW, and has performed more than 100 data conversions from competing pharmacy systems via its partnership with TwoPoint Conversions, Inc. PK Software has 101-250 employees and is headquartered at 9901 South Wilcrest Dr., Houston, TX.

Name

Pk Software

Legal name

PK Software, Inc.

Website

https://rxcmpd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

PK Software is a Houston-based subsidiary of PCCA that provides The Compounder Rx and The Compounder Lab, purpose-built pharmacy management and compounding software for independent compounding pharmacies across the US, Canada, and Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmacy Compounding Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Compounding Pharmacy & Sterile Prep Workflow Systems (HLACAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compounding & Customized Medication Management Support (HSABALAL), Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) & Formulary Management IT (HLACAKAD), PBM Technology Platforms (ePA/eRx/Real-Time Benefit Tools) (HLAEAKAL)

Keywords

• Pharmacy compounding software
• Pharmacy management systems
• Prescription management software
• Clinical decision support
• Medication workflow automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses (One-Time Purchase): PK Software sells one-time software licenses for The Compounder Rx and The Compounder Lab. Each separate pharmacy with its own DEA number must purchase its own software license even if they share the same database through a network.
2. Annual Support Contracts: The first year of support is included in the initial purchase price. Starting in year two, customers are invoiced for ongoing maintenance and support. Without an annual support contract, customers are billed at an hourly rate. Support reinstatement fees apply for those returning to annual support.
3. Add-On Modules and Integrations: Optional paid modules include Online Billing, Clinical Module, QuickBooks Financial Integration, Paladin POS, TeleManager IVR, Secure Offsite Backup, and others. Each is priced separately as an add-on purchase.
4. Accounts Receivable (Free with The Compounder Rx): Accounts Receivable module is included free with The Compounder Rx. Provides basic accounting with patient-to-account linking, aging reports, and charge/autocharge capabilities.
5. Third-Party Billing Service Fees: PK Software Online Billing service allows pharmacies to bill third-party claims through NCPDP standard. The service integrates with RSI for claim adjudication and third-party processors for D.0 Medicare claims. Costs are embedded in the billing service transaction.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PK Software develops and licenses The Compounder Rx and The Compounder Lab, Windows-based pharmacy management software purpose-built for independent compounding pharmacies. The platforms manage prescription filling, patient records, clinical drug screening, compounding formulas, sterility and batch testing, chemical inventory, online insurance billing, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance, sold as one-time perpetual licenses with annual support contracts and optional add-on modules.

Product overview

PK Software offers a suite of compounding pharmacy software products centered on two core platforms: The Compounder Rx (a full pharmacy management system for prescription filling, patient tracking, and clinical screening) and The Compounder Lab (a professional compounding program for formula management, quality assurance, and sterility/batch testing). These platforms share a modular architecture where the core Rx system can be extended with optional add-on modules including E-Prescribing (SureScripts), Paladin POS, TeleManager IVR, QuickBooks Financial, Online Billing, Clinical Module with Medi-Span, Secure Offsite Backup, Accounts Receivable, Eagle Analytical Process Validation, Bar Code Readers, and UPS/FedEx Shipping Integration. The products serve independent compounding pharmacies across North America and Australia, integrating with third-party systems for drug databases, insurance claims, accounting, and pharmacy operations while maintaining HIPAA and FDA/USP/NCPDP compliance standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Compounder Rx: Comprehensive compounding pharmacy software that tracks patients, prescriptions, Rx's on hold, partial fills, clinical drug screening, patient counseling, formulas, logs, chemicals, wholesalers, doctors, marketing plans, online billing, accounting, quality assurance, Rx validations, and compounding information.
• The Compounder Lab

Products and services

• The Compounder Rx Primary pharmacy management system for compounding pharmacies that tracks patients, prescriptions, Rx on hold, partial fills, clinical drug screening, patient counseling, formulas, logs, chemicals, wholesalers, doctors, marketing plans, online billing, accounting, quality assurance, Rx validations, and compounding information.
• The Compounder Lab Professional compounding program for managing formulas, logs, sterility and batch testing, chemicals, patients, and wholesalers. Follows USP, NCPDP, and FDA guidelines for compounding, labeling, and reporting for compounded products including sterile products.
• E-Prescribing Module Electronic prescription management module integrated with the SureScripts network for receiving prescriptions from prescribers, processing refill requests, automatic population of new prescriptions, doctors and patients, and electronic doctor communication.
• Paladin POS Integration Point of Sale integration with Paladin Data Corporation providing inventory management, customer management, IIAS compliance, SIGIS certification, electronic signature capture, and integrated credit card processing for compounding pharmacies.
• TeleManager IVR Integration Integrated Voice Response system allowing patients to call and request prescription refills directly, with access to patient data for refill eligibility information and automated pharmacy-to-doctor and pharmacy-to-patient contact.
• QuickBooks Financial Module Integration with QuickBooks Pro or higher for synchronizing customers, invoices, payments, credits, and debits between The Compounder Rx and QuickBooks accounting software via secure XML technology.
• Online Billing Module Third-party insurance claims billing system using NCPDP D.0 standard for submitting prescription claims to insurance providers via Internet, with reconciliation tracking and reporting, and real-time adjudication via RSI.
• Clinical Module with Medi-Span Clinical decision support module providing drug information and automated safety checks including drug-drug interactions, contraindications, allergies, dosing, and duplicate therapy at drug and ingredient level, including over 110,000 brand and generic medications, 1,500+ Medguides, 14,000+ drug images, and Medi-Span AWP pricing integration.
• Secure Offsite Backup Service Automatic encrypted off-site backup service with daily scheduled backups after pharmacy closing, error checking, compression, FTP storage on secure servers, test restore verification, checksum validation, five backup versions retained, and daily status email notifications.
• Accounts Receivable Module Integrated accounts receivable system linking patients to accounts, supporting customer-based reports, account aging, A/R charges, and auto-charge functionality for prescriptions.
• Eagle Analytical Process Validation Testing Quality control utility for defining standard operating procedures and process validation testing based on pharmacy-set testing guidelines and lot testing for compounding operations.
• UPS/FedEx Shipping Integration Integration with UPS World Ship and FedEx shipping software for pulling shipping information from The Compounder and returning tracking numbers with customer shipment tracking capabilities.
• Data Conversion Services Professional data migration service converting pharmacy data, patient records, drug/formulation records, insurance information, prescription history, and sig records from competitor systems to The Compounder, typically taking 6-8 weeks for cross-system migrations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 successful data conversions from competitor pharmacy systems to The Compounder
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

AI capability2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• PCCA (Professional Compounding Centers of America)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPK Software is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PCCA. PCCA is a provider of fine chemicals, equipment, ACPE-accredited training, and pharmacy/marketing consultation for compounding pharmacies. The Compounder software integrates directly with PCCA's chemical catalog, allowing PCCA members to download formulations and chemicals into The Compounder. PK Software's support infrastructure and distribution are deeply intertwined with PCCA's operations.
• SureScriptscoreTechnology or IntegrationPK Software partnered with SureScripts to integrate The Compounder Rx with the SureScripts E-Prescribing network, which is used by thousands of physicians, pharmacists, and payers nationwide. This enables electronic prescription transmission between prescribers and compounding pharmacies using The Compounder Rx. Benefits include reduced healthcare costs, improved efficiency, and enhanced patient safety.
• Paladin Data CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationPK Software partnered with Paladin Data Corporation to integrate The Compounder Rx with Paladin's Point of Sale (POS) system. Paladin provides a low-risk, month-to-month subscription model for POS that integrates with The Compounder Rx, including SIGIS-certified IIAS-compliant inventory management, customer management, accounts receivable, electronic signature capture, and integrated credit card processing.
• QuickBooks (Intuit)coreTechnology or IntegrationPK Software offers a QuickBooks Financial integration module that uses secure XML technology (IBiz from nsoftware) to synchronize The Compounder Rx with QuickBooks Pro or higher. The integration creates invoices, customers, payments, credits, and debits in real-time. It runs on background threads and handles interruptions gracefully by queuing data until QuickBooks is available again.
• Medi-Span (Wolters Kluwer Health)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe Clinical Module uses Medi-Span data to provide comprehensive drug information including drug-drug interactions, contraindications, allergies, dosing, and duplicate therapy checks at the drug and ingredient level. Includes over 110,000 brand and generic medications, 1,500+ Medguides, 14,000+ drug images, and AWP pricing data. Supports OBRA 90 compliance for compounded products.
• RSI (Retail Solutions, Inc.)coreTechnology or IntegrationPK Software integrates with RSI's third-party prescription claim switching software to adjudicate claims in real-time over the Internet. The Online Billing module uses RSI to process insurance claims submitted through The Compounder Rx via NCPDP D.0 standard.
• TwoPoint Conversions, Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPK Software partners with TwoPoint Conversions, Inc. (Chicago, IL) for competitor data conversion services. TwoPoint accesses existing pharmacy data, converts it, and securely transfers it to PK Software for import into a test version of The Compounder. Over 100 such conversions have been performed. The conversion process typically takes 6-8 weeks for cross-system migrations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• SuiteRx: Pharmacy management software for independent and compounding pharmacies. Emerging niche player with comparable target customer base to PK Software.
• BestRx: Pharmacy software vendor serving independent community pharmacies with workflow, dispensing, and clinical features. Emerging player in the same SMB pharmacy segment as PK Software.

Direct peers

• PioneerRx: Cloud-based pharmacy management software for independent pharmacies with compounding features. Competes directly with PK Software for compounding pharmacy customers seeking modern software delivery.
• Computer-Rx (RedSail Technologies): Pharmacy management software provider serving independent and compounding pharmacies with dispensing, clinical, and compounding workflow modules. Closest direct competitor to PK Software in the compounding pharmacy vertical.
• RxMaster Pharmacy Systems: Pharmacy management software vendor serving independent pharmacies with compounding support. Comparable product scope and target customer base to PK Software.
• Liberty Software (LibertyPFM): Pharmacy management software for independent pharmacies including compounding functionality. Competes with PK Software in the SMB/independent pharmacy segment.
• DAA Enterprises (DAA Compounder): Provider of compounding pharmacy management software (DAA Compounder) specifically designed for compounding workflows. Directly comparable niche specialization to PK Software's The Compounder.

Broad incumbents

• QS/1 (RedSail Technologies): Established pharmacy management system serving chain and independent pharmacies with broader pharmacy functionality. While not compounding-specialized, overlaps with PK Software in the independent pharmacy segment.
• Epic Systems (Willow): Health system pharmacy management software used by large hospital systems and academic medical centers. Represents the consolidation destination for compounding pharmacies acquired by health systems.
• McKesson Pharmacy Systems: Enterprise pharmacy management solutions for large pharmacy chains and health systems. Represents the broader pharmacy software landscape that PK Software's customer base could migrate toward if acquired by larger operators.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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