Personalized Care for Your Health

At Central Drug, we believe in helping you achieve optimal health through custom solutions, trusted expertise, and custom support tailored to your unique needs.

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Embracing Tradition

Founded in the 1950s, Central Drug has always prioritized personalized care and service. Just blocks from our original location, we now offer full-line pharmacy and compounding services — with fast walk-in and statewide mail-order options.

70+

Years in business

70+

Years in business

1000s

People helped

1000s

People helped

Our Services

Quality Insurance

Central Drug is state-of-art in every way: strictly adhering to quality standards which include specialized equipment, high quality materials, and a well trained staff.

Only use of USP (United States Pharmacopeia) grade ingredients provided exclusively from FDA-approved manufacturers.

A USP 797 compliant ISO Class 8 clean room and ISO Class 5 hoods to assure our staff’s safety and quality of our preparations.

Routine testing through outside analytical laboratories registered with the FDA, DEA, and Texas DPS.

Enrollment in a continuous quality improvement (CQI) program from an independent quality assurance company.

Maintenance of membership in both PCCA (Professional Compounding Centers of America) and IACP (International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists).

The only licensed sterile, PCAB accredited pharmacy between San Antonio and Houston all the way to the southern tip of Texas. www.iacprx.org | www.pccarx.com

Our Leadership

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Helen Chen, PharmD

Pharmacist in Charge (PIC)

Helen Chen, PharmD

Pharmacist in Charge (PIC)

Amy Garza

Pharmacy Operations Manager

Amy Garza

Pharmacy Operations Manager

Cynthia Rodriguez

Regional Marketing Manager

Cynthia Rodriguez

Regional Marketing Manager

Selam Campbell

Director of Pharmacy Compliance and Clinical Services

Selam Campbell

Director of Pharmacy Compliance and Clinical Services

How We Can Help

At Central Drug, we are passionate about improving lives through knowledge and empowerment.

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Men's Health

Our compounding pharmacists can help you with many health issues that affect men of all ages. We create customized treatment options for your male concerns and issues, including nutritional support to help maintain your health.

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Women's Health

Every woman’s health journey is unique, and some needs may not be fully addressed by commercially available medications. Our compounding pharmacists work with licensed healthcare providers to prepare personalized treatment options tailored to individual needs.

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Weight Loss

At Central Drug, we take a personalized, science-based approach to weight loss. Our goal is to help you achieve sustainable results by identifying root causes like hormonal imbalances, metabolic issues, or nutrient deficiencies.

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Our Focus On Compounding

At Central Drug, we specialize in personalized compounding to support better health.

What is Compounding?

Compounding is the personalized mixing of medications to fit your exact needs. At Central Drug, we customize strength, form, and ingredients—offering solutions when standard prescriptions fall short.

What is Compounding?

Sterile Compounding

Our PCAB-accredited lab prepares sterile medications in a state-of-the-art ISO Class 7 clean room, exceeding USP 795, 797, and 1116 standards. From injections to eye drops, every preparation is made with precision, safety, and decades of expert experience.

Sterile Compounding

Compounding FAQ

Pharmacy compounding is a long-established tradition that offers customized care to meet the specific needs of individual patients.

What is compounding?

How does compounding benefit me?

Can my child – or my elderly parent – take compounded medication?

Is compounding legal? Is it safe?

Will my insurance cover compounded medications?

Is compounding expensive?

What kinds of prescriptions can be compounded?

Does my prescriber know about compounding?

"Central Drug, a highly respected compounding pharmacy in Victoria, Texas, is now part of Qualthera. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in our mission to deliver patient-centered care. Together, we will focus on efficiency, quality, community, and care, ensuring an exceptional experience for every patient."

Qualthera

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