Business Details
41 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Local Pharmacy in Bessemer, AL
Established in 1985, Hinkle Pharmacy has dedicated itself to delivering exceptional pharmacy care rooted in personalized service and technological innovation. Our commitment to quality remains unwavering, as evidenced by our adoption of advanced Rx30 computer systems for precision and customer safety. We prioritize accessibility through features like our convenient drive-thru window and 24/7 professional emergency assistance, ensuring uninterrupted support for urgent medication needs. Our team actively engages with patients via direct phone consultations to address medication-related inquiries, reflecting our dedication to transparency and customer-centric care.As members of organizations like APCI, Health Mart, and McKesson, we guarantee access to cutting-edge products and competitive pricing. Our compounding pharmacy expertise, supported by a 24-year partnership with PCCA since 1999, enables tailored medication solutions for pediatric, veterinary, hormone therapy, and pain management applications. This holistic approach, combining tradition with modern advancements, positions us as a trusted healthcare partner for local families and professionals. Our operational continuity since 1985 demonstrates both industry longevity and adaptability to evolving medical requirements.
Services
Prescription Refills
Compounding Pharmacy
24/7 Emergency Help
Online Refill Options
Drive-Thru Service
Pediatric Medications
Hormone Replacement
Veterinary Compounds
Pain Management
Diagnostic Support
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer continuous 24/7 professional emergency pharmacy assistance.
- Our Rx30 computer systems ensure medication accuracy through real-time database verification.
- We provide customized compounding solutions through PCCA resources since 1999.
- Our drive-thru service combines convenience with professional pharmacist accessibility.
- We maintain direct phone consultation availability for medication-related inquiries.
Associations and certifications
- APCI
- Health Mart
- McKesson
- PCCA
Services
Compounding Pharmacy
Specialized formulation of customized medications to meet specific patient requirements. Our pharmacists prepare tailored solutions for allergy-sensitive patients, dosage adjustments, and unique administration methods. Utilizing PCCA resources since 1999, we develop pediatric-friendly flavors, veterinary compounds, and targeted pain management formulations while maintaining strict quality control standards.
Prescription Refills
Streamlined process for medication continuation through multiple access channels. Patients can request refills via phone or our online Refill Quick system after initial in-store registration. Our system securely maintains patient records with encrypted storage of personal information while ensuring convenient 24/7 access to prescription history and renewal options.
24/7 Emergency Help
Continuous professional pharmacy support for urgent medication needs outside regular business hours. Our emergency services ensure uninterrupted access to critical medications through after-hours dispensing capabilities. Pharmacists provide immediate consultation for medication-related emergencies while maintaining compliance with safety protocols and proper documentation procedures.
Online Refill Options
Secure digital platform for prescription management and medication renewal requests. Patients receive personalized ID access after in-store registration, enabling online prescription tracking without third-party registration requirements. Our system facilitates seamless communication between patients and pharmacists while maintaining HIPAA-compliant data protection standards for electronic health information.
Drive-Thru Service
Convenient prescription pickup and drop-off through automated drive-thru window. This service accommodates time-sensitive medication needs while maintaining professional pharmacist interaction. Designed for accessibility, the system enables efficient transaction completion without compromising medication counseling opportunities during peak business hours.
People
Bruce Hinkle
Founder
Established Hinkle Pharmacy in 1985 with a commitment to personalized pharmaceutical care. Maintains active leadership in pharmacy operations while overseeing technological advancements and service expansions that preserve core values of patient safety and professional integrity.
Questions
How do I request prescription refills online?
After initial in-store registration, use our Refill Quick system with your unique patient ID to submit refill requests securely without third-party registration requirements.
What compounding services are available?
We offer customized medication formulations including pediatric flavors, allergy-safe preparations, hormone replacement therapies, veterinary compounds, and targeted pain management solutions through PCCA resources.
Are emergency pharmacy services available after hours?
Yes, our 24/7 professional emergency assistance provides access to critical medications and pharmacist consultations for urgent medication-related needs outside regular business hours.
What technology ensures medication accuracy?
Our Rx30 computer systems utilize updated databases for real-time verification of medication interactions, dosages, and patient-specific requirements during prescription processing.
Is drive-thru service available for all prescriptions?
Yes, our automated drive-thru window accommodates most prescription transactions while maintaining professional pharmacist consultation opportunities during regular operating hours.
Reviews (4)
Desmond Carson
Dec 18, 2021
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This pharmacy is fantastic. They always go above and beyond the call of duty to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Hinkle Pharmacy is one of the few places in this day and age that still deliver on ensuring customers are fully satisfied by having things in stock or at the least setting proper expectations with a warm courteous smile and an I can help you with that attitude. Thank you guys.
LaToya Strong
Sep 26, 2021
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Love Hinkle!! My daughter's and I have been customers for 10 years. They always have our medicine filled quickly. And whenever their out they'll refer us to someone who has the medicine at the moment. Great group of people.
Kimberly McNair
Feb 05, 2019
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You won't find a pharmacy who cares more or goes out of their way farther to help you and take care of you than Hinkle Pharmacy! I can't say enough how many times they have gone above and beyond what is required and what, unfortunately, we have come to expect from most pharmacies. I highly recommend this pharmacy to everyone I know!!!!
Jacqi Robinson
Jan 09, 2019
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I am so thankful for the nice lady who helped me today at Hinkle pharmacy. I work nearly every day and got by my grandparents today on one of my 2 days off this month to help him since he had just had surgery and he tells me he needs his inhaler re-fill. I go straight to hinkle and the gate is down and I notice they close at 1pm (its 1:20pm) so I drive to the window to look at their hours and a nice lady opens the gate and window and ask how she can help. I proceed to tell her I was looking to see when I needed to get someone to come back for his prescription and she says she can help me and she
