Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Local Pharmacy in Athens, TX
Gibson Pharmacy has served the Athens community since 1967 with a commitment to personalized care and accessible pharmaceutical services. Our locally-owned pharmacy combines modern medical solutions with traditional values, offering prescription filling, compounding, immunizations, and medication therapy management. We prioritize customer convenience through free local delivery, a drive-thru service, and impressively short wait times. Our dedicated team ensures affordable pricing while maintaining a patient-centered approach to healthcare. The pharmacy's Soda Shoppe adds a nostalgic touch, providing espresso drinks, milkshakes, and phosphate sodas.With over five decades of service, we remain focused on building community relationships while adapting to evolving healthcare needs. Our compounding services cater to specialized medical requirements in pain management, hospice care, and hormone replacement therapy. The pharmacy's longevity reflects our dedication to quality care and customer satisfaction. We maintain active communication through social media updates about health tips and pharmacy news. This combination of comprehensive services and community engagement makes us a trusted healthcare partner.
Services
Prescription Refills
Immunizations
Compounding Services
Soda Shoppe
Medication Therapy Management
Medical Supplies
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Pain Management Compounding
Hospice Care Compounding
Free Local Delivery
Details
- Year established: 1967
Highlights and features
- Locally owned since 1967 with deep community roots
- Free local delivery for prescription medications
- Specialized compounding services for specific medical needs
- Nostalgic Soda Shoppe with unique beverage options
- Personalized medication management and therapy services
What people say
Kind and compassionate
Excellent service
Great prices
Nostalgic experience
Long-term reliability
Services
Prescription Refills
Our prescription refill program ensures continuous medication access with coordinated scheduling and multiple fulfillment options. Patients can refill prescriptions online, through our drive-thru, or via free local delivery. The service maintains strict quality controls while minimizing wait times for regular customers.
Immunizations
We provide comprehensive immunization services including routine vaccines and specialized formulations. Our trained pharmacists administer flu shots, travel vaccines, and other immunizations following current medical guidelines. The service includes proper documentation and coordination with primary care providers for complete health records.
Compounding Services
Our compounding pharmacy creates customized medication solutions for specific patient needs. Services include hormone replacement therapy formulations, pain management compounds, and hospice care preparations. We use specialized equipment to produce medications in various forms that commercial alternatives may not offer.
Soda Shoppe
The Soda Shoppe offers a nostalgic experience with classic fountain drinks and modern espresso beverages. Customers enjoy milkshakes, phosphate sodas, and specialty coffees in a retro setting. This unique service complements our pharmacy operations while providing community gathering space.
Medication Therapy Management
Our MTM service coordinates medication regimens to optimize treatment outcomes. Pharmacists review complete medication profiles, identify potential interactions, and provide personalized recommendations. The program includes medication synchronization and ongoing monitoring to improve therapeutic effectiveness.
Questions
How do I refill my prescription?
Refill prescriptions online through our website, by phone, or using our drive-thru service during operating hours.
What immunization services do you offer?
We provide flu shots, travel vaccines, and routine immunizations administered by certified pharmacists with proper documentation.
Do you deliver medications locally?
Yes, we offer free delivery within the immediate Athens area for prescription medications.
What makes your compounding services unique?
Our compounding creates specialized formulations for hormone replacement, pain management, and hospice care that commercial pharmacies cannot provide.
What are your Soda Shoppe hours?
The Soda Shoppe operates during regular pharmacy hours: Monday-Friday 8am-6pm, Saturday 9am-2pm.
Do you accept insurance plans?
We work with most major insurance providers and offer competitive pricing for uninsured customers.
Reviews (6)
CarlaR
Dec 28, 2021
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Whether it be a Pharmacist, or staff member I find that everyone I speak with is more than eager to answer any questions I toss their way and it's done....with a smile -- every time!!! They never disappoint!!!
Ken Jones
Jul 16, 2019
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Wonderful caring people, who will work with you if you are taking multiple medications to provide the best care possible.
Jose Mujica
Jan 18, 2019
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Just wanted to share an insight about this unique workplace; I notice the company's culture, it's obvious that this place treats their employees good, they are happy, always smiling, the atmosphere is energetic, the enthusiasm is contagious, and I notice the smiles their customers have as they thank and call the employees by name, almost as if they were family. I notice this every time I come here, the customers that come here become loyal and stay here for many years. This says a lot about this business, the employees, and the man that runs this place. This is absolutely the BEST and the busiest
Kathi Bachor
Dec 13, 2018
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I have been a customer for several years now. Their professionalism and personal service is amazing to me. Whenever I have a question, I can call or text message them and get an answer quickly. They have FREE delivery service in town and go the extra mile for their customers. They even have an annual Customer Appreciation Day to pamper their customers and say "Thank You" for being their customer.
In this day and age, that speaks volumes, we are NOT just a number. They also have a service where they package your prescriptions for a 30 day supply in daily doses, makes it easy to know if you have
In this day and age, that speaks volumes, we are NOT just a number. They also have a service where they package your prescriptions for a 30 day supply in daily doses, makes it easy to know if you have
Abbie Bell
Oct 29, 2018
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I was feeling horrible and had the best service here. In and out in a matter of a few minutes. These people are always super friendly and ready to help in any way they can.
Matthew Porter
Feb 05, 2018
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Really nice location and building. I value the input from the pharmacist and the staff is always very helpful. Great place to do business!
