Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Compounding Pharmacy in Santa Monica
Central Pharmacy has served the Santa Monica community since the late 1940s, evolving from a small family-owned store to a trusted compounding pharmacy recognized for its personalized approach. Our expertise in creating customized medications for hormone replacement, pain management, dermatology, and veterinary needs has earned us features on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Doctors, and visits from Dr. Oz and Robin McGraw. We maintain rigorous quality standards through laboratory potency testing of compounded medications while offering convenient services like text prescription refills, free parking, and nationwide shipping.Our team of specially trained pharmacists and technicians prioritizes exceptional customer service, ensuring accurate dosages and tailored solutions for individual patient requirements. With regular operating hours Monday through Friday, we combine decades of experience with modern compounding technology to address complex medical needs that standard pharmaceuticals cannot accommodate.
Services
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Pain Management Compounding
Dermatology Formulations
Veterinary Compounding
Custom Medication Mixing
Text Prescription Refills
Nationwide Shipping
Potency Testing
Telehealth Services
Pediatric Compounding
Details
- Year established: 1948
Highlights and features
- We have over 75 years of pharmacy experience in Santa Monica
- Specialize in customized compounding solutions for complex medical needs
- Featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show and The Doctors
- Offer free parking and convenient text prescription refill service
- Maintain quality through laboratory potency testing of all compounds
What people say
Exceptional personalized service
Efficient text refill system
Nationwide shipping options
Highly trained staff
Accurate compounding
Services
Hormone Replacement Therapy
We create customized hormone replacement therapies tailored to individual patient needs. Our specialized formulations address menopausal symptoms, thyroid imbalances, and other hormonal conditions. Patients benefit from precise dosing unavailable in mass-produced medications.
Pain Management Compounding
Our pharmacists develop personalized pain management solutions combining multiple medications into single formulations. This approach allows customized treatment for chronic pain, neuropathy, and post-injury recovery without standard dosage limitations.
Dermatology Formulations
We prepare specialized topical treatments for eczema, psoriasis, and acne that combine multiple active ingredients. These customized creams and ointments address unique skin conditions requiring specific medication combinations and delivery systems.
Veterinary Compounding
Our team creates flavored medications for pets and exotic animals that standard pharmacies cannot provide. These customized formulations help veterinarians treat animals with specific dosage requirements and flavor preferences.
Text Prescription Refills
Patients can text prescription refill requests directly to our pharmacy at 310-395-3294. This convenient service provides quick communication with pharmacists and real-time updates about prescription status and readiness.
People
Dr. Oz
Medical Consultant
Renowned physician and television personality who has personally visited our pharmacy to evaluate our compounding practices and quality control procedures.
Robin McGraw
Health Advocate
Television personality and skincare expert who has visited our facility to learn about our customized dermatology formulations and compounding processes.
Questions
What makes your pharmacy different from regular pharmacies?
We specialize in creating customized medications that standard pharmacies cannot produce, with specialized compounding expertise and laboratory quality testing.
Can you fill prescriptions from any doctor?
Yes, we accept prescriptions from all licensed medical professionals and can work with your physician to create customized treatment solutions.
Do you offer shipping outside California?
We provide nationwide shipping through FedEx and USPS options, including overnight delivery upon request for urgent medication needs.
How do I refill prescriptions?
Text your refill requests to 310-395-3294 or visit our pharmacy in person during regular business hours for quick prescription processing.
Are your compounded medications tested for quality?
We regularly send samples to independent laboratories for potency testing to ensure accurate dosing and medication quality.
What parking options exist?
Free designated pharmacy parking spaces available behind our building off 20th Street near our Wilshire Boulevard location.
