Abeldt's Gaslight Pharmacy

What Abeldt's Gaslight Pharmacy does

Abeldt's Gaslight Pharmacy is a family-owned independent community pharmacy headquartered at 200 Gaslight Boulevard in Lufkin, Texas, operating from a single retail storefront. Founded in 1979 by Buford and Melissa Abeldt as Abeldt's West Loop Pharmacy, the business expanded and relocated to its current Gaslight location in October 2007. The company is family-controlled with no external investors, no disclosed funding rounds, and no parent entity. In 2021, founder Buford Abeldt retired and his son Jeffrey Abeldt, along with his wife Kimberly, purchased and assumed operation of the Lufkin pharmacy; Jeffrey simultaneously maintains separate pharmacy operations in Tyler, TX. The company employs approximately 11 people and serves the Lufkin metropolitan area and surrounding communities.

The pharmacy offers a comprehensive suite of services including standard prescription filling, custom compounding (bio-identical hormones, injectables, veterinary medications, discontinued medications), durable medical equipment (CPAP/BiPAP, wheelchairs, walkers, mastectomy prosthetics, ostomy supplies), immunizations, travel vaccinations, medication therapy management, medication synchronization, medication adherence packaging, and long-term care pharmacy services for assisted living and memory care facilities. Technology infrastructure is limited to the third-party RxLocal mobile application, which enables family prescription profiles, secure pharmacist messaging, refill ordering, medication reminders, and curbside pickup coordination. The pharmacy employs a mastectomy fitter certified by the American Board of Certification in Orthotics & Prosthetics and is a member of Professional Compounding Centers of America, supporting specialty capabilities uncommon for a pharmacy of its size.

Abeldt's generates revenue through transaction fees on prescription fills, professional services fees (compounding, MTM, immunizations, mastectomy fittings), managed-services contracts with long-term care facilities, and hardware sales (DME and OTC products). The pharmacy is in-network with most commercial insurance, Medicare Part D, and Medicaid plans, with pricing largely determined by insurance reimbursement rather than direct retail pricing. Distribution occurs through the in-store retail counter, mobile-app-enabled curbside pickup, and home/office delivery within Lufkin city limits. The customer base comprises individual patients and families as the primary segment, supplemented by long-term care facility relationships and patients requiring specialty medical equipment; all customers are drawn from the Lufkin geographic area.

Name

Abeldt's Gaslight Pharmacy

Legal name

Abeldt's Gaslight Pharmacy

Website

https://abeldtspharmacy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Abeldt's Gaslight Pharmacy is a family-owned independent community pharmacy in Lufkin, Texas, offering prescription filling, compounding, durable medical equipment, immunizations, and long-term care pharmacy services to local residents and facilities since 1979.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retail 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)

akta.pro secondary industry

Long-Term Care (LTC) & Skilled Nursing Facility Pharmacies (HLAFALAF)

Keywords

• Retail pharmacy services
• Prescription medications
• Pharmaceutical compounding
• Medical equipment supplies
• Immunization services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lufkin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Prescription Filling: Standard prescription filling services for patients, in-network with most commercial insurance, Medicare Part D, and Medicaid plans.
2. Compounding Services: Custom compounded prescriptions including bio-identical hormones, injectables, anti-nausea topical, veterinary compounding, and discontinued medications.
3. Medical Equipment & Supplies: Durable Medical Equipment including CPAP/BiPAP machines, mastectomy prosthetics, wheelchairs, walkers, ostomy supplies, and diabetic supplies.
4. Immunizations & Vaccinations: Various vaccines including flu, COVID, RSV, pneumonia, travel vaccines, and other immunizations administered at the pharmacy.
5. Over-the-Counter Products: OTC medications including pain medication, cold and allergy medications, vitamins, oral health products, feminine hygiene products, first aid items, and contraceptive aids.
6. Long Term Care Services: Facility-compliant packing of medications, cycle fill options, and pharmacist consulting services to long-term care facilities such as assisted living and memory care facilities.
7. Medication Therapy Management: Consultation sessions with pharmacists to help patients manage medications and health conditions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Abeldt's Gaslight Pharmacy is a community pharmacy that fills standard and compounded prescriptions for humans and pets, supplies durable medical equipment (CPAP/BiPAP, wheelchairs, walkers, mastectomy prosthetics, ostomy and diabetic supplies), administers immunizations and travel vaccinations, and provides long-term care pharmacy services to assisted living and memory care facilities. The pharmacy operates a physical storefront at 200 Gaslight, Lufkin, TX, supported by home/office delivery within Lufkin, curbside pickup, and the RxLocal mobile app for prescription management.

Product overview

Abeldt's Gaslight Pharmacy is a community pharmacy offering a comprehensive suite of healthcare services. The core offering includes prescription filling services (standard and compounded medications for humans and pets), immunizations, medical equipment and supplies, and long-term care pharmacy services. The pharmacy operates as a unified service model where patients can access multiple integrated offerings including medication synchronization, medication therapy management, medication adherence packaging, and delivery. Additional specialized services include mastectomy prosthetics fitting, breast pump supplies (Ameda Mya Joy), ostomy supplies, and diabetic supplies. The pharmacy supports patient convenience through the RxLocal mobile app, curbside pickup service, and home/office delivery. The pharmacy has served the Lufkin community for 47 years and is in-network with most commercial insurance, Medicare Part D, and Medicaid plans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pharmacy Services Standard prescription filling services for retail patients, in-network with most commercial insurance, Medicare Part D, and Medicaid plans, with pharmacist consultations available.
• Compounding Services Custom compounded prescriptions including bio-identical hormones, injectables, anti-nausea topical medications, veterinary compounding, flavoring medications, and discontinued medications, delivered under Professional Compounding Centers of America membership.
• Medical Equipment & Supplies Durable Medical Equipment (DME) including CPAP/BiPAP machines, wheelchairs, walkers, mobility equipment, and medical supplies for wound care and ostomy/ileostomy needs.
• Mastectomy Prosthetics & Bras Breast prosthesis and bra fitting services provided free of charge by a certified fitter, supporting post-mastectomy patients in the Lufkin community.
• Ameda Mya Joy Breast Pump Double electric breast pump and accessory kits for nursing mothers, sold as an authorized Ameda retailer.
• Immunizations Vaccination services including flu, RSV, COVID, pneumonia, pertussis, hepatitis A and B, typhoid, Tdap, tetanus, shingles, and yellow fever vaccines administered at the storefront.
• Travel Vaccinations Vaccination services for international travelers including routine vaccinations, malaria, yellow fever, and typhoid prevention.
• Long Term Care Services Facility-compliant pharmacy services for assisted living and memory care facilities including cycle-fill options, interactive software, pharmacist consulting, and emergency prescription services.
• Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Consultation sessions with pharmacists to help patients manage medications and health conditions, including medication reviews, side effect management, and health education.
• Medication Synchronization Program that synchronizes all medication refills to a single pickup day each month, addressing medication adherence challenges for patients on multiple chronic medications.
• Medication Adherence Packaging Pill-packaging service to help patients taking multiple medications ensure proper administration and reduce medication errors.
• Ostomy & Ileostomy Supplies Ostomy products from Hollister, Coloplast, and Convatec brands along with supporting supplies such as pastes and removal products.
• Diabetic Supply Traditional diabetic testing supplies, continuous monitoring subject to insurance approval, and diabetic socks and shoes fitted by a certified shoe fitter.

Quantifiable outcome

• An estimated 50 percent or more of medications for chronic conditions are not taken as prescribed; medication synchronization helps address this issue

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Professional Compounding Centers of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAbeldt's Gaslight Pharmacy is a proud member of the Professional Compounding Centers of America, providing access to compounding resources, training, and standards that enable the pharmacy to offer custom compounded medications including bio-identical hormones, veterinary compounding, and discontinued medications.
• RxLocalcoreTechnology or IntegrationRxLocal provides the mobile application platform used by Abeldt's Gaslight Pharmacy for prescription management, secure messaging, refills, medication reminders, and family prescription profiles. Available on iOS and Android app stores.
• American Board of Certification in Orthotics & ProstheticsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe pharmacy employs a mastectomy fitter certified by The American Board of Certification in Orthotics & Prosthetics for fitting breast prosthesis and bras.
• AmedaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAbeldt's Gaslight Pharmacy is an authorized seller of Ameda breast pumps and accessories including the Ameda Mya Joy Breast Pump and related supplies.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Amazon Pharmacy: Mail-order pharmacy integrated with Prime/PillPack infrastructure offering home delivery of maintenance medications. Comparable as a structural threat to Abeldt's retail refill base, particularly for commercially insured Lufkin patients.
• CVS Pharmacy: Largest US retail pharmacy chain with Lufkin-area locations, in-store clinics, and Caremark PBM ownership. Direct broad-incumbent competitor on prescription filling, vaccines, and OTC.
• Walgreens: National drugstore chain with a Lufkin-area presence offering prescriptions, vaccines, and select health services. Comparable as broad incumbent competitor and potential LTC partner (Boots/Alliance).
• Walmart Pharmacy: High-volume retail pharmacy operating in Lufkin with aggressive generic pricing ($4 lists). Comparable broad incumbent setting price expectations for the Lufkin consumer.

Direct peers

• Good Neighbor Pharmacy: AmerisourceBergen-supported independent pharmacy network offering compounding, MTM, med sync, and LTC-adjacent services. Directly comparable as Abeldt's sits in the same independent pharmacy segment with overlapping value-added service mix.
• Genoa Healthcare: Specialty/LTC-focused pharmacy operator serving assisted living, behavioral health, and group homes. Comparable to Abeldt's LTC services business model of facility-compliant packaging and cycle-fill for institutional residents.
• Health Mart: McKesson-owned independent pharmacy franchise providing back-office support, clinical programs, and patient adherence tools. Highly comparable as both serve community pharmacies offering MTM, compounding, and chronic disease management.

Emerging players

• Capsule: Digital-first pharmacy offering same-day delivery and a digital experience in select metros. Comparable as a technology-enabled competitor and a directional threat to walk-in retail scripts.
• Avita Pharmacy: Specialty/LTC pharmacy operator serving long-term care facilities and 340B-covered entities. Comparable to Abeldt's LTC and compounding service lines, particularly facility-compliant packaging.

Regional players

• Brookshire Brothers Pharmacy: East Texas regional grocery/pharmacy chain operating locations throughout Lufkin and surrounding counties. Comparable as a regional competitor with physical pharmacies serving the same Lufkin-area customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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