The Chemist Shop

What The Chemist Shop does

The Chemist Shop is an independently owned specialty and compounding pharmacy headquartered in Long Island City, Queens, New York (30-15 38th Avenue). The business is built around custom-formulated and sterile compounded medications tailored to individual patient needs — custom dosages, hypoallergenic and preservative-free formulations, and dosage forms not commercially available (topicals, foams, sublinguals, drops, capsules, suppositories, injectables). Operations are anchored by a single retail site in Astoria, supplemented by hand delivery across New York City's five boroughs, contact-free overnight shipping for urgent needs, and automated text refill reminders.

Its product portfolio spans twelve specialty verticals: men's health, women's health, sterile compounding, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), dermatology, pain management, hair loss, pediatrics, erectile dysfunction, testosterone therapy, veterinary compounding, and low-dose naltrexone (LDN). A dedicated Provider Patient Portal handles prescriber-initiated new and refill prescription requests plus prior-authorization assistance. Revenue mechanics are prescription-dispensing fees and per-compound charges — pricing is not publicly disclosed, and the pharmacy works through insurance plans with prior-authorization support. Distribution channels are regional, with the pharmacy licensed in roughly six U.S. states (NY, NJ, PA, FL, CT, AZ) and shipping into additional states via partnerships with WestRiver Pharmacy and Main Street Chemists. There are no disclosed funding rounds, no investors, and no ownership beyond the founding operator (Roberto Viti, owner and president). The customer base is entirely long-tail individual consumers across diverse therapeutic categories, supported by healthcare-provider referrals and SEO-driven organic acquisition. Compliance posture is a defining feature: PCAB accreditation (Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board), ACHC accreditation, Board Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacists, LegitScript approval, and PCCA membership. The strategic posture is that of a compliance-anchored, multi-specialty independent compounder scaling horizontally through service-line breadth and geographically through multi-state licensure and shipping rather than through additional physical retail sites.

Name

The Chemist Shop

Legal name

The Chemist Shop

Website

https://thechemistshoppharmacy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Chemist Shop is an independently owned specialty and compounding pharmacy in Long Island City, Queens, providing custom-formulated and sterile compounded medications across twelve specialty areas (hormone therapy, dermatology, veterinary, LDN, and others), with delivery across NYC's five boroughs and shipping into additional U.S. states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Compounding Pharmacy

NAICS

Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (456110)

SIC

Retail-Drug Stores And Proprietary Stores (5912)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Compounding pharmacy services
• Custom prescription medications
• Sterile compounding
• Bioidentical hormone therapy
• Specialty pharmacy dispensing

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

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: The pharmacy dispenses custom-compounded and conventional prescription medications to patients, generating revenue through prescription fills. They work with patients' insurance plans and assist with prior authorizations.
2. Compounding Services: Custom compounding services for patients with unique health needs, including hormone replacement therapy, pain management, dermatology, veterinary, and pediatric compounds. Revenue generated from the preparation of custom medications.
3. Delivery Services: Free delivery within 5 boroughs and overnight shipping services for patients who cannot visit the pharmacy in person. Contact-free prescription delivery.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Chemist Shop is an independently owned specialty and compounding pharmacy that prepares customized medications in-house for individual patients, including custom dosages, hypoallergenic and preservative-free formulations, sterile injections and infusions, and bioidentical hormone replacement therapies. The pharmacy works directly with patients' medical teams, dispenses prescriptions across multiple dosage forms, and provides free local delivery within NYC's five boroughs with overnight shipping available for urgent needs.

Product overview

The Chemist Shop is an independently owned specialty and compounding pharmacy located in Long Island City, Queens. The core offering is the Specialty Compounding Pharmacy service, which provides customized medication formulations for individual patients. The product portfolio includes 12 specialized compounding services covering Men's Health, Women's Health, Sterile Compounding, Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), Dermatology, Pain Management, Hair Loss, Pediatrics, Erectile Dysfunction, Testosterone Therapy, Veterinary Compounding, and Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN). Additional value-added services include a Provider Patient Portal for prescriber workflow management, automated Refill Reminders, and Overnight Shipping. The pharmacy operates as a unified specialty pharmacy model where all compounding services are delivered through a single integrated pharmacy operation with PCAB accreditation and licensed in six states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Specialty Compounding Pharmacy An independently owned specialty and compounding pharmacy that customizes medications for individual patients, offering custom doses, preservative-free and hypoallergenic options, multiple dosage forms, and in-house preparation using high-quality ingredients.
• Men's Health Compounding Specialized compounding for men's health conditions including hair loss, erectile dysfunction, and testosterone therapy, providing custom dosages and formulations tailored to individual male patients.
• Women's Health Compounding Specialized compounding for women's health needs including bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and anti-aging treatments, with custom dosages and formulations.
• Sterile Compounding Sterile compounded medications including injections, infusions, and eye applications, prepared under strict sterile compounding guidelines with certified cleanrooms and viable microbial sampling.
• Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) Customized hormone therapy using bioidentical hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone) available in pills, patches, creams, gels, and injectables for treating hormonal imbalances in men and women.
• Dermatology Compounding Custom compounded dermatology prescriptions including treatments for rosacea, scarring, vitiligo, fungus, wrinkles, skin lightening, and hypoallergenic compounds for patients with skin sensitivities.
• Pain Management Compounding Custom compounded pain medications with alternative doses, customized strengths, and special formulas for chronic pain, inflammation, arthritis, fibromyalgia, migraines, and nerve pain.
• Hair Loss Compounding Customized medications for hair loss treatment available as topicals, foams, shampoos, lotions, and gels for thinning hair, alopecia, and stress-related hair loss.
• Pediatric Compounding Specialized compounds for children with customized dosing, hypoallergenic formulas, preservative-free options, and alternative formats like liquids, syrups, gummies, and suppositories.
• Erectile Dysfunction Compounding Custom compounded medications for erectile dysfunction, including injectable treatments tailored to individual patient needs.
• Testosterone Therapy Compounding Male hormone replacement therapy specializing in testosterone compounds with custom dosages and formulations tailored to individual patient requirements.
• Veterinary Compounding Custom compounded pet medications tailored by weight, strength, taste, and administration method for dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, reptiles, horses, and other animals.
• Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) Compounding Specialized compounding of Low Dose Naltrexone available as sublinguals, drops, capsules, and topicals, for treating chronic pain, autoimmune diseases, and inflammatory conditions.
• Provider Patient Portal A dedicated portal for prescribers to send patients for new and refill prescription requests, with prior authorization assistance, streamlining the prescribing workflow for physicians and other healthcare providers.

Named customers3 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• WestRiver PharmacyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
• Main Street ChemistsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
• LDN Research TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Walgreens: Walgreens is the largest U.S. retail drugstore chain and offers limited compounding services at select locations — a broad incumbent that competes with The Chemist Shop on convenience, prescription access, and insurance acceptance, though without specialty/sterile compounding depth.
• CVS Pharmacy: CVS is the largest U.S. pharmacy retailer with national footprint and PBM ownership — a broad incumbent whose scale, MinuteClinic services, and Caremark formulary position directly shape the reimbursement and competitive environment in which The Chemist Shop operates.
• Avella Specialty Pharmacy: Avella is a national specialty pharmacy that offers compounding alongside specialty drug dispensing, fertility medications, and clinical support — overlapping with The Chemist Shop in compounding and specialty categories but operating at broader national scale and with payer contracts an indie cannot match.
• Empower Pharmacy: Empower Pharmacy is one of the largest 503A/503B compounding pharmacies in the U.S., producing sterile injectables, hormone, and other custom preparations at scale — a broader incumbent that competes with The Chemist Shop in many of the same therapeutic verticals but with national distribution and significantly greater scale.

Direct peers

• Bellevue Pharmacy: Bellevue Pharmacy is an NYC-based independent compounding and specialty pharmacy offering sterile compounding, custom dosage forms, and provider referrals — directly comparable to The Chemist Shop in geographic footprint, scope of compounding services, and independent retail model.
• The Compounding Pharmacy of America: The Compounding Pharmacy of America is an independent compounding pharmacy offering custom hormone, pediatric, veterinary, and sterile compounds via mail-order and provider partnerships — a close peer given its horizontal mix of compounding specialties similar to The Chemist Shop's 12 service lines.
• VFP Pharmacy: VFP Pharmacy is an independently owned specialty compounding pharmacy with multiple locations offering custom formulations across men's health, women's health, and veterinary compounding — closely matching The Chemist Shop's independent, multi-specialty compounding model and patient base.
• Wedgewood Pharmacy: Wedgewood Pharmacy is a leading veterinary-focused compounding pharmacy and a major provider of custom human compounds — comparable to The Chemist Shop's veterinary and specialty compounding capabilities, though larger and with a more concentrated veterinary vertical.
• Skip's Pharmacy: Skip's Pharmacy is an independently owned compounding pharmacy specializing in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, veterinary, and custom formulations — directly comparable to The Chemist Shop's BHRT-heavy specialty mix and indie operator profile.

Emerging players

• Hims & Hers Health: Hims & Hers Health is a digital telehealth and custom-medication platform offering compounded ED, hormone, hair loss, and dermatology treatments direct-to-consumer — an emerging player that competes with The Chemist Shop's men's/women's health and dermatology compounding lines via a tech-enabled, consumer-brand experience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/thechemistshoppharmacy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chemist-shop-ny

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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