Family Care Pharmacy

What Family Care Pharmacy does

Family Care Pharmacy is a privately held, locally owned independent pharmacy founded in 1996 in Plant City, Florida, serving Hillsborough County and surrounding areas. The business operates a single physical retail location at 1505 W Reynolds St. with weekday hours of 9:00am to 6:00pm, complemented by an e-commerce storefront (familycarepharmacy.org) operated through AZ RX Media, LLC's Drugstore2Door platform, and an RxLocal-branded mobile app on iOS and Android. Its service mix is anchored by prescription dispensing, Medication Therapy Management, and medication synchronization, with a stated point of differentiation in custom medication compounding positioned as a community and international capability.

The revenue model blends transaction-based prescription dispensing (PBM reimbursements and patient co-pays), professional services billed for compounding, immunizations, travel vaccinations, and lab testing, and direct retail of OTC products, durable medical equipment, and professional-grade Ortho Molecular nutritional supplements. Customer-facing digital infrastructure includes the RxLocal patient portal and app for refills, transfers, and pharmacist messaging, plus an SMS/opt-in program for refill reminders and promotions, with BlueSnap handling payment processing. Compliance posture includes HIPAA Privacy Notice (effective 2019), CCPA-aligned California Health and Safety Code compliance, and CTIA-aligned SMS program practices.

The company has 124 employees, no disclosed funding history, no subsidiaries, and no parent entity. Ownership and operating structure remain local and founder/community-operator led, consistent with the 30-year community-presence positioning. Distribution remains concentrated at the single Plant City storefront, with no documented second location, licensing arrangement, or institutional partnership outside the technology vendor relationships disclosed.

Name

Family Care Pharmacy

Legal name

Family Care Pharmacy

Website

https://familycarepharmacy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Family Care Pharmacy is a privately held, locally owned independent pharmacy in Plant City, Florida, serving Hillsborough County since 1996 with prescription dispensing, medication compounding, clinical services, and retail OTC products through one physical store, an e-commerce site, and an RxLocal mobile app.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retail Pharmacy Services

NAICS

Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (456110), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Health and Personal Care Retailers (456)

SIC

Retail-Drug Stores And Proprietary Stores (5912), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Compounding & Customized Medication Management Support (HSABALAL), Specialty Pharmacies (Complex/High-Cost Therapies) (HLAFALAC), Medication Education, Counseling & Side-Effect Monitoring (HSABALAJ)

Keywords

• Retail pharmacy services
• Prescription dispensing
• Medication compounding
• Clinical pharmacy services
• OTC health products

Headquarters

HQ city

Plant City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Prescription Dispensing: Traditional prescription filling services where patients have prescriptions dispensed. Revenue generated through pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reimbursements and patient co-pays.
2. Compounding Services: Customized medication compounding for patients with specific needs that cannot be met by commercially available medications. Premium pricing for tailored pharmaceutical preparations.
3. Clinical Services: Billable clinical services including immunizations, flu and strep testing, lab testing, and travel vaccinations. Bills insurance for covered services and offers competitive pricing for uninsured patients.
4. OTC Products and Supplements: Sale of over-the-counter medications, dietary supplements (Ortho Molecular products), personal care items, home health care products, and general merchandise. Revenue from direct product sales at listed prices.
5. Pet Medications: Veterinary medication dispensing and pet-related pharmaceutical products for household pets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Family Care Pharmacy is a locally owned independent community pharmacy in Plant City, Florida that dispenses prescription medications, prepares customized compounded medications tailored to individual patient needs, and delivers clinical services such as immunizations, lab testing, flu and strep testing, and travel vaccinations. The pharmacy also sells over-the-counter medications, professional-grade Ortho Molecular nutritional supplements, durable medical equipment, pet medications, and personal care products both in-store and through its e-commerce site, supported by the RxLocal mobile app for prescription management and refill ordering.

Product overview

Family Care Pharmacy operates as a locally-owned compounding pharmacy serving Hillsborough County, Florida since 1996. The company offers a portfolio of pharmacy services centered on medication compounding (its primary differentiator), prescription dispensing, Medication Therapy Management, clinical services (lab testing, immunizations, flu/strep testing, travel vaccinations), and specialized services (pet medications, weight management, pharmacogenomic testing, hormone testing). The pharmacy distributes professional-grade Ortho Molecular nutritional supplements and maintains an e-commerce platform offering OTC medicines, home health care products, personal care items, and sexual health products. Digital services include an RxLocal mobile app for prescription management and SMS alerts for refill reminders. Integration with BlueSnap enables secure online payment processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Family Care Pharmacy Digital Services: The company's digital platform including website, mobile app, and online pharmacy services operated through the Drugstore2Door platform.

Products and services

• Medication Compounding Customized medication preparation tailoring dosages, dosage forms, and ingredients to individual patient needs, including formulations unavailable commercially. The pharmacy is recognized as a compounding leader in its community and internationally.
• Prescription Dispensing Core pharmacy service for dispensing prescription medications to patients, with insurance billing and prescription refills managed through the RxLocal patient portal.
• Medication Therapy Management (MTM) One-on-one review of a patient's medication regimen to identify potential drug interactions and provide recommendations to optimize therapy.
• Lab Testing In-pharmacy lab testing including blood glucose, cholesterol, hemoglobin A1C, and triglyceride tests performed by trained technicians.
• Flu and Strep Testing Rapid diagnostic testing for influenza and streptococcal infections using state-of-the-art equipment for accurate results.
• Immunizations Vaccination services including flu shots, pneumonia vaccines, COVID vaccines, and other routine immunizations, with insurance billing or competitive cash pricing for uninsured patients.
• Travel Vaccinations Travel-related vaccinations including influenza, hepatitis A and B, tetanus and diphtheria, pneumonia, polio, meningococcal disease, MMR, yellow fever, and typhoid.
• Pet Medications Pharmacy services and medications for household pets, with pharmacist advice on the best products for pet health.
• Weight Management Weight management programs including Ideal Protein products and consultations with pharmacy staff.
• Pharmacist Consultations One-on-one consultations with the pharmacist for help with dosage instructions, side-effect concerns, and ongoing healthcare support.
• Medication Synchronization Service to align all of a patient's prescription refill dates for easier medication management.
• Medication Adherence Programs to help patients stay on track with their medication regimens.
• Pharmacogenomic Testing Genetic testing to help determine how patients metabolize medications, supporting personalized treatment approaches.
• Hormone Testing Testing services for hormone levels to support personalized health management.
• Hair Restoration Products and services related to hair restoration treatments.
• Medicare Open Enrollment Assistance Assistance with Medicare enrollment periods and coverage questions.
• Durable Medical Equipment Medical equipment for home health care including pulse oximeters, thermometers, vaporizers, and glucose monitoring devices.
• RxLocal Mobile App Mobile application for managing family medications, setting medication reminders, ordering refills, and messaging pharmacists. Available on iOS App Store and Google Play.
• SMS Alerts Automated text message service for order updates, refill reminders, and promotional offers. Users opt in via website signup or texting a keyword.
• Ortho Molecular Nutritional Supplements Professional-grade nutritional supplements sold at the pharmacy including Mitocore, Methyl B Complex, Reacted Zinc, Vitamin K2 with D3, Bergamot BPF, Ortho Spore IG, OrthoMune, Ortho Spore Complete, Orthomega series products, Ortho Digestzyme, and Ortho Biotic Women's.
• OTC Medicine and Treatments Over-the-counter medicines and treatments including allergy medications (Zyrtec, Xyzal), cold remedies (Zicam, NyQuil), eye drops (Visine), antifungal products (Zeasorb), and other treatments.
• Home Health Care Products Home health care supplies including Zewa pulse oximeters and thermometers, Vicks vaporizers and thermometers, blood glucose meters and test strips (True Metrix), and lancets.
• Personal Care Products Personal care items including Vanicream products for sensitive skin, Vagisil intimate care products, Zeasorb powder, and other personal hygiene items.
• Sexual Health Products Sexual health products including Trojan condoms, Plan B emergency contraception, Opill oral contraceptive, K-Y and Astroglide lubricants, and Eroxon gel.
• Household Items Household items including batteries (Duracell, Energizer) and other common household necessities.
• Diet and Nutrition Products Diet and nutritional supplements and products.
• Baby and Child Products Products for baby and child care.
• Beauty Products Beauty and personal grooming products.
• Alternative Therapy Products Alternative therapy and supplement products.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Amazon Pharmacy: Amazon Pharmacy offers mail-order prescription fulfillment with Prime shipping and transparent pricing through the PillPack infrastructure. It competes with Family Care on standard prescription convenience and could pressure refill volume, though it does not address Family Care's compounding or clinical service offerings.
• Health Mart: Health Mart is a McKesson-owned franchise network of independent pharmacies providing purchasing, marketing, and technology support to community pharmacies. It is directly comparable to Family Care as a network of independent community pharmacies with shared services and competing for the same SMB/consumer segment.
• Capsule Pharmacy: Capsule is a digital-first pharmacy with same-day delivery and a consumer-grade mobile app focused on prescription refills. It overlaps with Family Care's e-commerce and RxLocal digital channels and represents the kind of disruptor targeting independent pharmacy refill volume.
• Alto Pharmacy: Alto is a digitally-native pharmacy offering free same-day delivery, pharmacist chat, and integrated mobile prescription management. It targets refill-habit patients with a tech-forward model that competes with Family Care's RxLocal-enabled digital channel and threatens local prescription retention.

Regional players

• Publix Pharmacy: Publix Pharmacy is a Florida-headquartered grocery-store pharmacy chain serving the same Hillsborough County / Tampa Bay region as Family Care. It competes on convenience and weekend hours and represents the most direct regional competitor given shared geography.

Direct peers

• Wedgewood Pharmacy: Wedgewood is one of the largest U.S. compounding pharmacies specializing in veterinarian and human customized medications. It is the closest direct peer to Family Care's compounding-led model, competing for prescriber relationships and custom-preparation volume nationally.
• The Apothecary Shops: The Apothecary Shops is an independent specialty/compounding pharmacy group offering customized medications, bioidentical hormone therapy, and clinical pharmacy services. It is directly comparable to Family Care as a compounding-led independent with clinical service depth and specialty medication focus.

Broad incumbents

• Rite Aid: Rite Aid is a multi-state retail pharmacy chain offering prescription dispensing, immunizations, and wellness products. It is a broad incumbent comparable to Family Care on retail pharmacy services though without compounding specialty or community-pharmacy scale.
• Walgreens: Walgreens is a national retail pharmacy chain offering prescription dispensing, immunizations, and health screenings with extensive weekend/evening hours. It competes directly with Family Care for walk-in retail traffic and standard prescriptions but lacks Family Care's compounding depth.
• CVS Pharmacy: CVS operates the largest U.S. retail pharmacy chain with walk-in prescription dispensing, immunizations, MinuteClinics, and PBM integration. It is a broad incumbent that competes with Family Care on prescription volume, clinical services, and OTC assortment, though without Family Care's compounding specialty.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/familycare1
• Instagraminstagram.com/familycarepharmacy/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/family-care-pharmacy

Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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