What Mills Pharmacy & Apothecary does

Mills Pharmacy & Apothecary is a family-owned, independent pharmacy founded in 1946 and headquartered at 1744 West Maple Road, Birmingham, Michigan, operating a second retail location in the Detroit Metropolitan Airport McNamara Terminal. The company runs three integrated lines of business: a traditional retail pharmacy offering prescriptions, OTC medications, vaccinations, and medication therapy management; a PCAB-accredited compounding pharmacy delivering sterile and non-sterile custom medications across ten specialty categories including weight management (GLP-1/GIP and sublingual semaglutide), men's and women's hormone therapy, dermatology, pediatrics, podiatry, pain management, dental, veterinary, and Low Dose Naltrexone; and a luxury apothecary retailing curated personal care, fragrance, and wellness products from global brands such as Aesop, NUXE, Parfums de Marly, and Trudon. Compounding services are delivered across multiple U.S. states under continuous licensure expansion, supported by a 7,000-square-foot flagship facility that received a 2014 AIA Michigan Honor Award.

The underlying technology stack combines USP 795/797/800-compliant compounding infrastructure with a digital workflow that ingests prescriptions via SureScripts e-prescribing, a Pharmetika-powered provider portal, fax, email, and phone, and ships nationwide via direct courier integrations. Mills operates a Telehealth Fulfillment service that exposes API integration to virtual-care platforms for automated, hands-free prescription processing, positioning the pharmacy as a backend fulfillment and compounding partner for telehealth brands. Revenue is generated through per-prescription compounding fees, retail prescription and OTC sales, telehealth fulfillment transaction fees, and one-time luxury apothecary product sales, with the company serving a mix of local walk-in consumers, multi-state individual patients, healthcare providers, and unnamed enterprise telehealth clients.

Name

Mills Pharmacy & Apothecary

Legal name

Mills Pharmacy + Compounding + Apothecary

Website

https://millspharmacy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mills Pharmacy & Apothecary is a family-owned Birmingham, Michigan pharmacy operating retail prescriptions, a PCAB-accredited sterile and non-sterile compounding laboratory across ten specialties, a luxury apothecary, and a multi-state telehealth fulfillment service for virtual-care platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Compounding Pharmacy Services

NAICS

Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (456110), Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (45611), Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Retail & Community Pharmacies (Chain/Independent) (HLAFALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Pharmacies (Complex/High-Cost Therapies) (HLAFALAC), Pharmacy & Health Essentials Delivery (CRAFAFAI)

Keywords

• Compounding pharmacy services
• Retail prescription dispensing
• Customized medication preparation
• Telehealth prescription fulfillment
• Luxury apothecary products

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Traditional Prescription Medications: Traditional prescriptions, OTC medications, and supplements sold at retail pharmacy with competitive prices and quality service.
2. Compounded Medications: Customized medications prepared in the pharmacy's compounding laboratory to meet individual patient needs as determined by physicians. Revenue generated per prescription based on formulation complexity.
3. Luxury Apothecary Products: Luxury personal care, beauty, and wellness products curated from global brands including Aesop, Avene, Baxter of California, NUXE, Parfums de Marly, Rifle Paper Co., and others. Retail sales of premium health and beauty products.
4. Telehealth Fulfillment Services: B2B fulfillment partnership services for telehealth brands including prescription processing, compounding, and nationwide medication delivery with shipping fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mills Pharmacy & Apothecary is a family-owned independent pharmacy operating three divisions: a traditional retail pharmacy dispensing prescriptions, OTC medications, and supplements; a PCAB-accredited compounding laboratory producing customized sterile and non-sterile medications across multiple therapeutic specialties (weight management, men's and women's health, dermatology, pain management, pediatrics, veterinary, dental, podiatry); and a luxury apothecary curating premium personal care and beauty products from global brands. The pharmacy also provides a B2B telehealth fulfillment service with API integration for prescription processing and nationwide delivery.

Product overview

Mills Pharmacy & Apothecary operates as a three-division business: (1) Traditional Retail Pharmacy offering prescriptions, OTC medications, vaccinations, and Medication Therapy Management; (2) Compounding Pharmacy providing PCAB-Accredited sterile and non-sterile custom medications across 10 specialty areas (Weight Management, Women's Health, Men's Health, Dermatology, Pediatrics, Podiatry, Pain Management, Dental, Veterinary, Low Dose Naltrexone) with a dedicated Telehealth Fulfillment service and Provider Portal for clinical partners; and (3) Luxury Apothecary curating premium personal care, beauty, and wellness products. The company serves patients across multiple states through its Birmingham, Michigan location and Detroit Metropolitan Airport satellite apothecary.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Retail Pharmacy Traditional prescription pharmacy service offering retail prescription refills and transfers, OTC medications, supplements, vaccinations, and medication therapy management for individual consumers in the Birmingham, MI community.
• Compounding Pharmacy State-of-the-art PCAB-accredited compounding laboratory providing customized sterile and non-sterile medications to meet individual patient needs as determined by physicians, serving patients across multiple states.
• Apothecary Retail section offering curated luxury personal care products, beauty items, fragrances, and wellness products from global premium brands including Aesop, Avene, NUXE, Parfums de Marly, and others.
• Telehealth Fulfillment Service B2B technology-enabled pharmacy fulfillment service for telehealth brands and virtual care platforms, providing API-integrated prescription processing, USP-compliant sterile and non-sterile compounding, multi-state licensure, and nationwide medication delivery.
• Vaccinations
• Medication Therapy Management Personalized service optimizing drug therapy for individual patients through medication reviews, action plans, comprehensive medication reviews, targeted interventions, and follow-up appointments.
• Weight Management Compounding Specialty compounding service providing customized GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonist formulations including injectable and sublingual suspension options for weight loss therapy.
• Men's Health Compounding Specialty compounding providing customized hormone therapy for men including testosterone, DHEA, thyroid treatments, BiMix/TriMix/QuadMix injectables, and Sildenafil and Tadalafil troches.
• Women's Health Compounding Specialty compounding service providing bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) for women including estrogen, progesterone, and androgen treatments in multiple delivery forms.
• Dermatology Compounding Specialty compounding service providing customized topical dermatological medications including creams, lotions, solutions, and shampoos for various skin conditions.
• Pediatrics Compounding Specialty compounding service offering child-friendly compounded medications with customized dosages, flavors, and alternative forms including liquids, suspensions, gummies, lollipops, and topical creams.
• Pain Management Compounding Specialty compounding providing personalized pain management solutions including topical creams, gels, suppositories, and oral suspensions for acute, chronic, neuropathic, and inflammatory pain.
• Podiatry Compounding Specialty compounding service providing custom medications for foot and ankle conditions including nail infections, plantar fasciitis, diabetic neuropathy, hyperhidrosis, and wound healing.
• Dental Compounding Specialty compounding providing customized dental medications including oral gels, topical anesthetics, antibacterial rinses, and medications for oral conditions.
• Veterinary Compounding Specialty compounding service providing animal-specific compounded medications in various forms including capsules, chewable treats, oral suspensions, and transdermal gels with animal-friendly flavoring.
• Low Dose Naltrexone Compounding Specialty compounding service providing Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) in 1mg to 4.5mg doses for autoimmune conditions, immune modulation, and various therapeutic applications.
• Provider Portal Digital portal powered by Pharmetika allowing healthcare providers to access documents, manage prescriptions, submit prescription requests, and collaborate with Mills Compounding Pharmacy on patient care.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most compounded prescriptions can be prepared within 24 hours
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PCAB)coreOthersPCAB accreditation is a voluntary process evaluating pharmacy practices against stringent industry standards for sterile and non-sterile compounding. This accreditation signifies the facility meets or exceeds quality benchmarks established by PCAB.
• Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCCA)coreOthersProud member of PCCA, which provides training and support for compounding pharmacies. Mills pharmacists receive rigorous training through this globally recognized pharmacy organization.
• National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)minorOthersProud member of NCPA, supporting independent community pharmacies with advocacy and resources.
• SureScriptscoreTechnology or IntegrationSureScripts e-prescription network enabling healthcare providers to electronically send prescriptions directly to Mills Compounding Pharmacy for processing.
• PharmetikacoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider portal platform enabling healthcare providers to access prescription management, submit requests, and manage patient prescriptions through Mills pharmacy.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wedgewood Pharmacy: One of the largest compounding pharmacies in the U.S., offering sterile and non-sterile compounding across a broad range of therapeutic categories with multi-state reach. Direct peer given overlapping compounding capabilities and B2B provider fulfillment model.
• Belmar Pharmacy: PCAB-accredited compounding pharmacy with sterile and non-sterile capabilities serving providers and patients nationally. Closely comparable on accreditation, compounding breadth, and B2B service orientation.
• VLS Pharmacy: Specialty compounding pharmacy focused on sterile preparations and provider partnerships. Overlapping compounding capabilities and similar multi-state B2B service model.
• Koshland Pharmacy: Independent compounding pharmacy in San Francisco offering custom compounded medications with strong provider relationships. Comparable independent compounding peer with similar specialty focus and PCAB-grade quality positioning.
• Boothwyn Pharmacy: Independent compounding pharmacy offering both sterile and non-sterile preparations with provider-focused services. Comparable independent compounding peer with similar specialty therapeutic areas.
• Tailor Made Compounding: PCAB-accredited compounding pharmacy specializing in sterile and non-sterile preparations with a provider-focused fulfillment model. Directly comparable to Mills on compounding services, accreditation, and multi-state service orientation.

Emerging players

• CarePoint Pharmacy: Pharmacy focused on telehealth and digital health fulfillment partnerships. Emerging competitor in the same telehealth pharmacy fulfillment space Mills is targeting with its API-enabled B2B offering.

Broad incumbents

• Capsule: Digital-native pharmacy with strong consumer brand and technology-enabled delivery model. Broader incumbent in pharmacy that competes for both retail and telehealth partnership business relevant to Mills' growth segments.
• Avella Specialty Pharmacy: Specialty and compounding pharmacy with broader therapeutic scope and institutional relationships. Adjacent incumbent that overlaps on compounding capabilities while also serving specialty therapy markets.
• Alto Pharmacy: Well-funded digital pharmacy offering prescription delivery and provider tools. Broader incumbent in the digital pharmacy space whose technology investments and capital raise the competitive bar for telehealth fulfillment players.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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