Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Custom Compounded Medications in Victoria
Victoria Compounding Pharmacy has served patients and physicians since 1910, establishing itself as Victoria's oldest pharmacy. Our team specializes in creating personalized medication solutions to address unique patient needs. We work closely with healthcare providers to solve complex medication challenges, including customizing strengths, dosage forms, and flavors to optimize treatment effectiveness. Our pharmacy adheres to both Canadian federal and provincial pharmaceutical compounding standards, maintaining rigorous quality control protocols throughout our processes. With a state-of-the-art compounding laboratory, extensive chemical inventory, and eight experienced compounders, we ensure precise formulation creation.We address medication gaps by preparing alternatives for discontinued drugs, allergy-friendly formulations, and specialized veterinary medicines. Our commitment extends beyond human patients - we develop customized treatments for animals, from flavoring medications for finicky pets to creating species-specific eye drops. Our vaccination clinic, staffed by certified pharmacists, provides essential immunization services to the community. As a trusted healthcare partner, we maintain strong professional affiliations, including our pharmacy manager's leadership role with the BC Pharmacy Association. Our century-long legacy reflects our unwavering dedication to pharmaceutical excellence and personalized patient care.
Services
Compounding Pharmacy
Hormone Therapy
Vaccination Services
Veterinary Compounding
Medication Flavoring
Allergy-Free Formulations
Custom Dosage Forms
Travel Vaccinations
Discontinued Medications
Eye Drop Formulations
Details
- Year established: 1910
Highlights and features
- Celebrating over 110 years of pharmaceutical expertise since 1910
- Create customized medications for patients with specific medical needs
- Specialize in flavoring veterinary medications to ensure pet compliance
- Maintain strict quality control with daily equipment calibration and documentation
- Offer comprehensive hormone therapy solutions for menopausal and andropausal patients
Associations and certifications
- College of Pharmacists of BC
Services
Hormone Therapy
Our bio-identical hormone replacement therapy provides customized solutions for menopausal and andropausal patients. We create personalized formulations of estrogens, progesterone, and testosterone. Our pharmacists work closely with physicians to address symptoms like reduced libido, mood changes, and energy level fluctuations.
Veterinary Compounding
We create customized animal medications tailored to species, size, and weight requirements. Our veterinary services include flavored formulations, transdermal preparations, and specialized eye drops for both small and large animals. Our 37 pet-friendly flavors improve medication compliance for even the most finicky animals.
Custom Medication Compounding
We prepare customized medications for patients with specific needs including unique strengths, alternative dosage forms, and allergy-free formulations. Our services address discontinued drugs and create alternatives for patients who cannot swallow pills or require different medication bases.
Vaccination Clinic
Our certified pharmacists administer vaccinations for travel, school requirements, and general health. We offer Shingrix, influenza, hepatitis, pneumonia, meningitis, and typhoid vaccines. Some immunizations are funded by British Columbia's health authority.
Medication Flavoring
We enhance medication palatability through 40 specialty flavors. Our flavoring services improve treatment adherence for patients needing long-term medications. This service benefits both human patients and animals requiring chronic condition management.
People
Dr. John Forster-Coull
Pharmacy Manager
Dr. John Forster-Coull earned his pharmacy degrees from UBC and has managed Victoria Compounding Pharmacy since 2001. He serves on the BCPhA Board of Directors and uniPharm Wholesale Drugs Ltd. board. He contributes to pharmacy committees and maintains active pharmacy practice.
Questions
What makes your pharmacy different from regular pharmacies?
We specialize in personalized medication compounding that addresses unique patient needs, including customized strengths, dosage forms, and allergy-free formulations not available at regular pharmacies.
Can you create medications for pets?
Yes, we develop customized veterinary medications with specialized flavors and dosage forms to ensure proper treatment for animals of all species.
Do you offer hormone replacement therapy?
We provide bio-identical hormone replacement therapy with customized formulations of estrogens, progesterone, and testosterone for menopausal and andropausal patients.
What quality control measures do you follow?
We maintain strict quality controls including daily equipment calibration, safety protocols, and comprehensive documentation of formulation processes and materials.
What vaccination services are available?
Our vaccination clinic offers Shingrix, influenza, hepatitis, pneumonia, meningitis, typhoid, and other vaccines administered by certified pharmacists.
