Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Pharmacy in Cairo, GA
Center Drugs was founded on November 22, 1971, by pharmacist Sid Pridgen and his wife Jeani, establishing a legacy of personalized healthcare in Cairo, Georgia. Originally located in the downtown shopping center, the pharmacy relocated to its current Second Avenue SE location before being acquired by Drew and Shanda Pyrz in 2008. The Pyrzes continue to uphold the original commitment to community-focused care while expanding services to include compounding, immunizations, and durable medical equipment. Our team of certified pharmacists, including Drew Pyrz (a 1993 graduate of the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy) and Shanda Pyrz, brings over 50 combined years of experience in pharmaceutical care. Certified immunizers on staff provide flu, pneumonia, shingles, and other vaccinations, while our compounding services address customized medication needs through specialized formulations.Long-term care pharmacy services ensure timely medication access for nursing home residents, supported by emergency delivery capabilities. The pharmacy maintains a full-service gift shop and historic soda fountain, blending healthcare with community tradition. With staff members like Connie Butler (35 years of pharmacy expertise) and bilingual technicians, we prioritize clear communication, insurance assistance, and medication management solutions. Our mobile app offers 24/7 prescription refills, pill reminders, and user profiles for convenient healthcare management. This commitment to innovation, combined with multigenerational local knowledge, has made Center Drugs a trusted healthcare provider for over five decades.
Services
Pharmacy Compounding
Immunizations
Long-Term Care
Durable Medical Equipment
Medication Synchronization
Medication Therapy Management
Multi-Dose Packaging
Soda Fountain
Details
- Year established: 1971
Highlights and features
- Serving Cairo, GA since 1971 with multigenerational pharmaceutical expertise
- Certified immunizers administering flu, pneumonia, shingles vaccines
- Custom compounding services for unique medication requirements
- 24/7 prescription refills via free mobile app (PocketRx)
- Local ownership with personalized community healthcare approach
What people say
Very helpful staff
Fast service
BEST milkshake in town
33 year loyal pharmacy
Bilingual support
Services
Pharmacy Compounding
We create customized pharmaceutical preparations to meet specific patient needs when commercially available products aren't suitable. Our compounding services include dosage strength adjustments, alternative formulations like creams or troches, and discontinued medication recreation. Certified technicians work under pharmacist supervision to address special requirements for humans and animals.
Immunizations
We provide FDA-approved vaccines for disease prevention including flu, pneumonia, shingles, hepatitis, and travel-related immunizations. Certified pharmacists administer vaccines to patients aged 18+ while coordinating with primary care providers. Our clinic offers convenient walk-in availability and vaccination record documentation.
Durable Medical Equipment
We supply essential medical equipment and supplies to support treatment plans and independent living. Our inventory includes mobility aids, bathroom safety equipment, compression therapy products, and respiratory therapy devices. Staff assist with insurance billing and product selection based on physician prescriptions.
Medication Synchronization
Our Med Sync program aligns multiple prescription refill schedules to a single monthly pickup date. This service improves medication adherence by streamlining prescription management for chronic conditions. Technicians coordinate with insurance providers to ensure seamless refill processes for maintenance medications.
Long-Term Care
We serve nursing homes and assisted living facilities with comprehensive medication management. Our services include automated dispensing, emergency medication delivery, and clinical pharmacist consultations. We maintain direct communication with facility staff to ensure timely medication access and regulatory compliance for long-term resident care.
People
Drew Pyrz
Pharmacist, RPh
University of Georgia graduate (1993) and certified immunizer with compounding specialization since 2009. Cairo native committed to community pharmacy services. Available for all medication consultations.
Shanda Pyrz
Pharmacist, RPh
Co-owner with 30+ years pharmacy experience. Specializes in local business immunization clinics. Active in community events and pharmaceutical care for multigenerational families.
Connie Butler
Pharmacist, RPh
35-year pharmacy veteran with expertise in medication therapy management. Certified immunizer and insurance plan specialist. Longtime local resident dedicated to personalized patient care.
Sid Pridgen
Original Owner
Auburn University graduate (1967) who built Center Drugs into a community institution. Maintains active role in customer service and pharmacy operations for over 50 years.
Paige Moore
Front-end Manager
30-year retail expert specializing in bridal registries and gift solutions. Local Cairo native providing personalized shopping experiences for special occasions and everyday needs.
Questions
What compounding services does Center Drugs provide?
We create customized medications for unique needs including dosage adjustments, flavor enhancements, and discontinued products. Our team prepares capsules, creams, syrups, and veterinary supplies with personalized formulation options.
What immunizations are available at the pharmacy?
We offer flu shots, COVID vaccines, MMR, pneumococcal, shingles, hepatitis, TD, meningococcal, HPV, and travel vaccines. Scheduling available by phone or in person.
Do you provide durable medical equipment?
Yes, we supply mobility aids, bathroom safety equipment, compression therapy products, and nebulizers with insurance billing assistance for Medicare and most providers.
How does medication synchronization work?
Med Sync aligns all maintenance medication refill dates for monthly single-day pickup, improving adherence. Our technicians adjust refill schedules to match individual prescription needs.
Is there a pharmacy mobile app available?
Our free PocketRx app enables 24/7 prescription refills, medication reminders, and personal profile management. Download requires location code 39828 for Cairo access.
