Trutina Pharmacy

Name

Trutina Pharmacy

Legal name

Trutina Pharmacy Inc.

Website

https://trutinapharmacy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Compounding Pharmacy

NAICS

Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (456110), Pet and Pet Supplies Retailers (459910)

SIC

Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834), Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122)

akta.pro primary industry

Compounding Pharmacies (Veterinary) (HLAMAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Veterinary Pharmacies & E-commerce Retailers (HLAMAIAF), Pain Management, Anesthesia & Critical Care Drugs (HLAMAEAF), Veterinary Inventory, Pharmacy & Medication Management (HLAMAMAF), E‑prescribing, Pharmacy Ordering & Medication Management (Rx, Refills, Home Delivery Integrations) (HLAMAGAF), Pet Pharmacy Retail (Prescription) (CRALAHAD)

Keywords

• Compounding pharmacy
• Veterinary pharmaceuticals
• Custom medications
• Prescription refills
• Pharmacogenetics testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Ancaster

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Compounded Prescription Medications: Revenue generated from formulating and dispensing custom compounded medications prescribed by physicians and veterinarians. Both veterinary and human patient prescriptions are filled. Includes specialty compounds such as bioidentical hormones, dermatology treatments, pain management, sports medicine, and FIP treatments.
2. Distributed Veterinary Products: Revenue from distributing third-party veterinary products including Equi-Tape, SUCCEED Digestive Conditioning Program, SUCCEED Fecal Blood Test, and Grey Wolf Animal Health nutraceuticals and prescription products. Products are sold to veterinarians across Canada.
3. Pillcheck Pharmacogenetics Testing: DNA-based pharmacogenetics testing service for human patients, generating revenue from test kit processing, clinical pharmacist review, and lifetime result access. A $60 promo discount (code TRUTINARX) is offered.
4. Prescription Refill Services: Online prescription refill request processing for human patients. Patients submit refill requests through the website; the pharmacy processes and ships medications. Consent-based model where Trutina may contact prescribing practitioners for additional refills on the patient's behalf.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Trutina Pharmacy is a Canadian compounding pharmacy that formulates custom prescription medications for both veterinary and human patients. The company offers sterile and non-sterile compounding, including Bova-validated GS-441524 for feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), bioidentical hormones, sports medicine, pain management, plastic surgery, and dermatology compounds, and distributes third-party veterinary brands such as Equi-Tape, SUCCEED, and Grey Wolf Animal Health products to veterinarians across Canada.

Product overview

Trutina Pharmacy is a Canadian compounding pharmacy founded in 2007, operating two distinct service divisions: veterinary services (vet.trutinapharmacy.com) and human services (human.trutinapharmacy.com). The company specializes in custom-compounded medications for both veterinary and human patients, offering sterile and non-sterile compounding services. Their core veterinary products include Bova GS-441524 formulations (oral suspension and tablets) for FIP treatment, which they are authorized to compound in Canada through an exclusive Bova UK partnership. They distribute branded products including Equi-Tape (equine kinesiology tape), SUCCEED Digestive Conditioning Program, and Grey Wolf Animal Health nutraceuticals. For human patients, they offer compounded bioidentical hormones, sports medicine, pain management, plastic surgery, and dermatology medications. Additional services include Pillcheck pharmacogenomic testing and online prescription refill capabilities. All compounding operations maintain USP-standard facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bova GS-441524 50mg Tablets GS-441524 50mg quad-scored tablets for feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) treatment in cats. Batch release tested with friability, hardness, and dissolution testing per ICH guidelines. Validated formulation identical to Bova clinical studies.
• Bova GS-441524 Oral Suspension GS-441524 50mg/ml oral suspension for FIP treatment in cats. Formulation identical to Bova clinical studies, validated by Bova UK. Available in 30ml bottles and MultiPack (3x30ml). Ships same day with 1-2 business day delivery across Canada.
• Compounded Medications (Veterinary) Custom-compounded medications for veterinary patients covering both sterile and non-sterile compounding. Includes oral liquids, injectables, capsules, pastes, and suspensions, each flavored to match patient palate. Sold to veterinarians across Canada.
• Compounded Medications (Human) Custom-compounded medications for human patients including bioidentical hormones, sports medicine treatments, pain management, plastic surgery solutions, and dermatological care. Tailored dosages and dosage forms including pills, capsules, creams, and ointments.
• Equi-Tape First kinesiology tape designed specifically for equine. Elastic cotton 2-way stretch tape with advanced adhesive properties for ease of application, removal, and placement longevity. Used for healing, injury prevention, and performance enhancement in horses.
• SUCCEED Digestive Conditioning Program (DCP) Daily digestive health supplement for horses containing natural ingredients that help maintain structure, function, balance, and immunity of the entire gastrointestinal tract from stomach to hindgut.
• SUCCEED Fecal Blood Test (FBT) Quick fecal test veterinarians can perform on-farm to check for damage to the gastrointestinal tract lining in horses. Especially useful for horses with poor performance or signs of digestive distress.
• Grey Wolf Animal Health Products Exclusive Canadian supplier of Grey Wolf Animal Health nutraceuticals and prescription products, distributed to veterinarians across Canada.
• Pillcheck Pharmacogenetics Testing Pharmacogenomic DNA testing service that provides personalized drug response reports for commonly prescribed medications. Includes pharmacist review with recommendations letter for doctors. Samples processed and data stored in Canada.
• Online Prescription Refill Online prescription refill request service allowing human patients to submit refill requests for up to 4 prescriptions per form through the pharmacy website.

Quantifiable outcome

• Response rates for FIP treatment with GS-441524 exceed 85%; survival rates often over 90%; relapse is rare (<10%) and typically occurs within the first month after treatment
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VETSoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2026VETSon and Trutina Pharmacy partnership focused on strengthening access to veterinary care for rural communities across Canada. VETSon's mobile platform connects users with veterinary professionals through remote access. Trutina extends its expertise in high-quality compounded preparations, providing customized therapeutic options when commercially available products may not meet specific patient needs. Goals include improving access to veterinary expertise in underserved areas, supporting large animal and mixed animal practitioners, providing flexible medication solutions, and strengthening coordinated care for animal caregivers.
• Bova UKcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 November 2024Trutina Pharmacy and Bova UK established an exclusive partnership for compounded GS-441524 in Canada. Trutina is the only company authorized by Bova to compound GS-441524 for Canada. Both the oral suspension and quad-scored tablet formulations are identical to the formulas used in Bova clinical studies, validated by Bova UK. GS-441524 50mg/ml oral suspension and tablets are batch release tested (friability, hardness, dissolution) in-line with ICH guidelines.
• Grey Wolf Animal HealthcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrutina Pharmacy is an exclusive supplier and proud subsidiary of Grey Wolf Animal Health for the line of Grey Wolf Animal Health nutraceuticals and prescription products in Canada. Grey Wolf Animal Health, founded in 2015 by Dr. Ian Sandler, is an animal health and wellness company committed to improving quality of life for animals and those who care for them.
• Equi-TapeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrutina Pharmacy carries Equi-Tape products — the first kinesiology tape designed specifically for equine, distributed to Canadian veterinarians.
• SUCCEED (Freedom Health LLC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrutina Pharmacy is a distributor of SUCCEED products including the SUCCEED Digestive Conditioning Program (DCP) and SUCCEED Fecal Blood Test (FBT) for equine digestive health, distributed to Canadian veterinarians.
• Dr. Kelly St. DenisminorOthersDr. Kelly St. Denis, a Canadian feline medicine specialist, collaborated with Trutina Pharmacy for a live webinar on FIP treatment (June 3, 2025) and contributed to FIP education content for Canadian veterinarians.
• Dr. Samantha Taylor (Bova)minorOthersDr. Samantha Taylor from Bova presented on research, clinical studies, and stability testing behind the GS-441524 compounded oral suspension during Trutina's FIP webinar.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bova UK: Australian/UK veterinary compounding pharmacy that developed and validated the GS-441524 formulations Trutina is licensed to compound for Canada. Direct peer and master compounder for the FIP treatment line, with comparable veterinary specialty focus and validated-compounding positioning.
• Wedgewood Pharmacy: One of the largest veterinary compounding pharmacies in the United States, offering customized medications for horses, dogs, cats, and other species. Directly comparable to Trutina in custom-compounded veterinary preparations, equine specialty products, and flavoring/palatability services, though operating at materially larger scale in the US market.
• Roadrunner Pharmacy: US-based compounding pharmacy specializing in veterinary prescriptions across multiple species. Direct peer to Trutina given its focus on veterinarian-targeted compounded medications, custom flavoring, and prescription fulfillment for equine and companion animal practices.
• Pace Pharmacy: Canadian compounding pharmacy focused on human patient prescriptions including bioidentical hormones, dermatology, and pain management. Direct peer to Trutina's human compounding division, competing in the same Canadian market with overlapping therapeutic categories and practitioner customer base.
• Diamondback Drugs: US veterinary compounding pharmacy producing customized preparations for veterinarians across equine, companion animal, and exotics. Comparable to Trutina in custom dosage forms, flavoring, and prescription-based revenue model serving veterinary practitioners.

Broad incumbents

• Covetrus: Major animal health distribution and practice solutions company serving North American veterinarians with pharmaceuticals, supplies, and practice software. Broad incumbent in veterinary distribution with overlapping customer base to Trutina's veterinarian customers, though it does not specialize in compounding.
• Vetoquinol: Global animal health pharmaceutical company offering both proprietary and specialty products across companion and equine markets. Comparable in addressing veterinary therapeutic needs, though operating as a manufacturer rather than a compounder and serving a broader international footprint.
• Medisca: Global supplier of pharmaceutical compounding ingredients, equipment, and bases to compounding pharmacies including veterinary compounders. Adjacent incumbent providing Trutina's input supply chain rather than direct competition, with significantly broader portfolio and international footprint.

Others

• Grey Wolf Animal Health: Parent company of Trutina Pharmacy and animal health/wellness company founded by Dr. Ian Sandler. Related through subsidiary ownership and through Trutina's exclusive Canadian distribution of Grey Wolf nutraceuticals, but operates as a brand owner rather than a compounder.
• VETSon: Mobile veterinary telemedicine platform connecting rural Canadian communities with veterinary professionals. Partner of Trutina rather than competitor, but ecosystem participant addressing the same underserved rural veterinary segment where Trutina's compounded medications gain distribution reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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