What College Pharmacy does

College Pharmacy is a privately held, 50+ year compounding pharmacy founded in 1974 and headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The company prepares custom medications from pharmaceutical-grade raw materials in a USP 795, 797, and 800 compliant facility with an ISO 8 clean room renovated in 2014, serving both individual patients and prescribing healthcare practitioners. Its core product portfolio spans bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (including a proprietary fused pellet implant line pioneered in 1988), sterile and non-sterile custom dosage forms, natural thyroid formulations, environmental medicine and chelation therapy, autism spectrum disorder protocols, veterinary compounding, pain management, and aesthetic medicine formulations. Sub-brands PocketRx (mobile refill app), CaloCurb (appetite management supplement), and College Pharmacy Skincare extend the brand into consumer wellness.

The business operates a cash-pay model, does not process insurance, and instead provides Universal Claim forms for patient reimbursement, with pricing varying by formulation complexity, ingredients, dosage strength, and route of administration. Go-to-market is sales-led: every prescribing practitioner is assigned a personal account representative, supported by compounding pharmacists who advise on formulations, dosing, and conversions, plus a sales manager who travels to medical conferences domestically and internationally. Distribution is direct-to-patient via phone, online, and the PocketRx app, with FedEx shipping to all U.S. states except Alabama, Michigan, Maine, and North Carolina, and to a growing list of international markets including the U.K., Japan, China, Dubai, Egypt, Brazil, New Zealand, and Ireland. Additional revenue lines include a pharmaceutical-grade nutritional supplement e-commerce store, clinical trial compounding services, and an international practitioner service built around shelf-stable, non-refrigerated formulations.

The company is led by President/CEO Jerry Gillick, R.Ph. (licensed in 17 states, joined 2005) and operates with 11-50 employees from a single facility, with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or external funding rounds. The ownership structure appears founder/management-controlled, and the business has remained privately held and independently operated for more than five decades.

Name

College Pharmacy

Legal name

College Pharmacy

Website

https://collegepharmacy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

College Pharmacy is a Colorado Springs-based compounding pharmacy founded in 1974 that custom-prepares bioidentical hormone replacement therapies, sterile injectables, and specialty medications for patients and prescribing healthcare practitioners across the U.S. and international markets.

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)

akta.pro primary industry

Compounding Pharmacies (Sterile/Non-Sterile) (HLAFALAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Medication Adherence, Packaging & Fulfillment Services (Blister/Unit-Dose) (HLAFALAJ)

Keywords

• Custom pharmaceutical compounding
• Bioidentical hormone therapy
• Sterile injectable compounding
• Compounded veterinary medications
• Pharmaceutical-grade supplements

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Compounded Prescriptions: Primary revenue stream from custom compounded medications prepared according to individual patient prescriptions. Pricing varies based on technical expertise, quantity, dosage strength, route of administration, special compounding instructions, and market price of bulk powders. Does not process insurance but patients can submit Universal Claim forms for reimbursement.
2. Nutritional Supplements: Sale of pharmaceutical-grade nutritional supplements through online store (collegepharmacystore.com). Offers hard-to-find, exclusive, and specialty supplements as well as professional supplement lines not readily available elsewhere.
3. Commercial Prescription Drugs: Stocks and sells popular commercial drugs for customer convenience. Not every drug can be compounded and many patients require both compounded and commercial prescription drugs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

College Pharmacy is a compounding pharmacy that prepares custom medications from pharmaceutical-grade raw materials according to individual patient prescriptions. Core offerings include bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) including fused pellet implants, sterile injectable compounding (USP 797/800 compliant), natural thyroid formulations, veterinary compounding, autism spectrum disorder formulations, environmental medicine and chelation therapy, and a range of custom dosage forms. The pharmacy also sells pharmaceutical-grade nutritional supplements through its online store and offers sub-brands including CaloCurb and College Pharmacy Skincare.

Product overview

College Pharmacy is a compounding pharmacy offering a comprehensive portfolio of custom medication services and products. Their core offering is custom compounding pharmacy services including bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), thyroid formulations, veterinary compounding, and autism spectrum disorder formulations. Key product lines include BHRT Fused Pellet Implants (inserted subcutaneously every 3-5 months), sterile compounding services (USP 795, 797 & 800 compliant), and custom dosage forms (sublingual tablets, percutaneous gels, suppositories, etc.). They also offer sub-brands including CaloCurb appetite management supplement, College Pharmacy Skincare line, and the PocketRx mobile app for prescription refills. Their services span women's health, men's health, international services, clinical trial compounding, and an online nutritional supplement store.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PocketRx: Mobile application for prescription refills and pharmacy services
• College Pharmacy Skincare
• CaloCurb

Products and services

• Custom Compounding Pharmacy Services Core custom medication compounding service preparing prescriptions from pure pharmaceutical-grade raw materials according to physician specifications for individual patient needs.
• Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) Individualized hormone replacement therapy using biologically identical hormones (estradiol, testosterone, biest, pregnenolone, progesterone, DHEA, combination formulations) to pinpoint exact hormone levels and balance deficiencies.
• BHRT Fused Pellet Implants Compounded fused hormone pellet implants inserted subcutaneously every 3-5 months providing constant physiologic hormone levels. Formulations include Estradiol, Testosterone, Biest, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, DHEA, and Testosterone/Anastrozole.
• Natural Thyroid Formulations
• Veterinary Compounding Custom compounded medications for animals including dogs, cats, horses, and exotic animals in over 80 pet-approved flavors, with chewable treats, transdermal gels, creams, pastes, and lotions, plus discontinued veterinary drugs.
• Autism Spectrum Disorder Formulations Specialized compounded formulations for autism spectrum disorders including Dr. Neubrander's MB12 Protocol, chelation therapies, glutathione, LDN, and various suppositories and nasal sprays.
• Women's Health Compounding Services Women's health formulations including biologically identical HRT, PMS relief, menopause and perimenopause treatment, and chronic yeast infection formulations.
• Men's Health Compounding Services Men's health therapies including hormone replacement, andropause treatment, prostate health, and erectile dysfunction formulations.
• Sterile Compounding Services USP 795, 797, and 800 compliant sterile injectable compounding including IV protocols (Myers' Cocktail, Super Immuno, Gaby Formula), vitamins, minerals, amino acids, chelation therapy, hormones, antioxidants, prolotherapy, and sclerotherapy.
• Custom Dosage Forms Various dosage forms including sublingual tablets, percutaneous gels, PLO gels, topical creams, suppositories, ointments, capsules, nasal sprays, ophthalmic drops, and lip balms.
• Environmental Medicine & Chelation Therapy Compounding Comprehensive chelation therapy formulations, IV protocols, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and anti-fungals for environmental medicine and heavy metal detoxification.
• Clinical Trial Compounding Services Drug development solutions for clinical trials including active and placebo dosage forms, custom drug strengths, and custom dosage delivery forms for bioidentical hormone replacement research.
• International Compounding Services International prescription services shipping compounded formulations to multiple countries worldwide including UK, Japan, China, Dubai, Egypt, Brazil, New Zealand, Ireland, and other countries.
• Nutritional Supplement Center Online nutritional supplement store offering pharmaceutical-grade supplements including CoQ10, L-Carnitine, D-Ribose, Magnesium, and professional supplement lines including exclusive and specialty products.
• CaloCurb Appetite Management Supplement 100% natural appetite management support supplement clinically shown to help manage hunger, snacking, overeating, and cravings.
• College Pharmacy Skincare Signature skincare line crafted with precision using clean ingredients, combining active ingredients with gentle nourishing botanicals, targeting fine lines, uneven tone, and hydration.
• PocketRx Mobile App Mobile application for prescription refill requests, available on iOS and Android, allowing patients to submit refill requests and locate College Pharmacy.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pellet implants deliver consistent, physiologic levels of hormones and have been shown to maintain and improve bone density.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Alliance For Pharmacy Compounding (ACP)minorOthersProfessional association representing pharmacists and technicians focused on pharmacy compounding. ACP represents over 2,100 pharmacists and technicians and over 154,800 patients and prescribers who rely on compounded medicines. The organization's mission promotes and advances personalized medication solutions critical for patient health care.
• Age Management Medicine Group (AMMG)minorOthersProvides education and information on Age Management Medicine to physicians and healthcare professionals through evidence-based continuing medical education conferences, workshops, seminars, publications and web media.
• American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM)minorOthersDedicated to providing information about the interaction between humans and their environment.
• American College for the Advancement in Medicine (ACAM)minorOthersDedicated to educating healthcare professionals in the latest complementary and alternative approaches in patient care.
• International College of Integrative Medicine (ICIM)minorOthersDedicated to educating healthcare professionals in the latest research-supported techniques and holistic therapies showing promise in patient care.
• American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M)minorOthersDedicated to the advancement of therapeutics related to the science of longevity medicine.
• Autism Research Institute (ARI)minorOthersHub of a worldwide network of parents and professionals concerned with autism. Founded in 1967 to conduct and foster scientific research to improve methods of diagnosing, treating, and preventing autism. Maintains the world's largest autism data bank with over 40,000 detailed case histories from over 60 countries.
• Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs (MAPS)minorOthersProvides education and long-term support for practitioners, ensuring quality and consistency of medical care for children with autism and related medical conditions.
• The Townsend LetterminorOthersPublication written for healthcare professionals and patients interested in alternative health care, covering topics including cancer, alcoholism, drug addiction, women's health, nutrition, environmental issues, herbs, homeopathy, and Chinese medicine.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Belmar Pharmacy Solutions: National compounding pharmacy providing custom sterile and non-sterile preparations, including hormone replacement and integrative therapies, with practitioner-focused service.
• Empower Pharmacy: Large U.S. compounding pharmacy offering sterile and non-sterile compounded medications including BHRT, custom dosage forms, and practitioner-focused services. Most directly comparable independent compounder with similar product breadth.
• US Compounding Pharmacy: Independent compounding pharmacy producing custom sterile and non-sterile preparations for physicians and patients nationwide, including BHRT and integrative medicine formulations.
• Pavilion Compounding Pharmacy: Specialty compounding pharmacy offering BHRT, thyroid, veterinary, and integrative medicine preparations through practitioner relationships, closely overlapping with College Pharmacy's service mix.
• Innovation Compounding Pharmacy: Compounding pharmacy focused on custom sterile injectables, BHRT, and functional medicine formulations serving practitioners and patients across the U.S.
• Avella Specialty Pharmacy: Specialty pharmacy offering compounded sterile preparations alongside specialty drug dispensing, with a broader commercial footprint and payer relationships than College Pharmacy.
• Wedgewood Pharmacy: Large veterinary and human compounding pharmacy producing custom dosage forms, with strong veterinary flavoring capabilities that overlap with College Pharmacy's veterinary compounding offering.
• Village Green Apothecary: Compounding pharmacy offering BHRT, custom formulations, and nutritional supplements with a practitioner-referral model comparable to College Pharmacy's GTM approach.

Broad incumbents

• Walgreens Compounding Services: National retail pharmacy chain that has offered limited compounding services historically. Significantly larger scale and insurance acceptance but much narrower compounding specialization than College Pharmacy.
• CVS Pharmacy: Largest U.S. retail pharmacy chain with extensive insurance contracts and limited compounding capabilities. Represents the insurance-accepting mainstream alternative College Pharmacy does not compete against directly.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/collegepharmacy
• Facebookfacebook.com/CollegePharmacyCompounding
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/college-pharmacy-inc.--custom-compounding

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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