Victoria Compounding Pharmacy
68Good1089 Fort St, Victoria, BC V8V 3Z8, Canada
About
Victoria Compounding Pharmacy is Victoria's oldest pharmacy (since 1910), specializing in custom-compounded medications tailored to individual patient needs, including seniors with complex medication requirements or swallowing difficulties.
Senior Care Path Summary
Victoria Compounding Pharmacy has served Victoria for over 110 years and offers customized pharmaceutical solutions for seniors who have trouble with standard medications. The pharmacy compounds unique medication strengths, unavailable medications, and alternative dosage forms like liquids or suppositories for those with swallowing difficulties, a common concern for older adults.
The pharmacy can prepare medications free of allergens and unwanted additives, important for seniors managing multiple conditions or sensitivities. Their work with flavoured formulations ensures seniors can take medications consistently without taste-related compliance issues over months or years of chronic disease management.
Licensed by the College of Pharmacists of BC and adhering to Canadian Federal and Provincial Standards for Pharmaceutical Compounding since 1910, the pharmacy delivers professional quality assurance. Dr. John Forster-Coull, the pharmacy manager, ensures practice standards are met for vulnerable older patients.
Editorial summary by Senior Care Path based on verified listing data, last reviewed 2026-06-27.
Who This Provider Is Best For
- Seniors with swallowing difficulties needing liquid or alternative medication forms
- Older adults requiring custom medication strengths and dosages
- Patients with medication allergies or sensitivities to commercial additives
- Seniors needing discontinued medications reformulated
Google Reviews
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Most recent reviews
Gerald R
2 months ago · via Google
They made the veterinary compound for my rabbit and delivered it to my office. A very helpful and pleasant staff.
Townsend Meeker
3 months ago · via Google
Great experience. Warm and knowledgeable staff.
C G
4 months ago · via Google
Love the staff. Friendly and helpful. Nice and close to my physio clinic too.
Services offered
Licenses & Registrations
- Licensed by the College of Pharmacists of BC
- Follows Canadian Federal and Provincial Standards for Pharmaceutical Compounding
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Associations & Accreditations
- NAPRA member
- PCCA member
- College of Pharmacists of BC
Languages Supported
Location
1089 Fort St, Victoria, BC V8V 3Z8, Canada
Also serves
- Victoria, British Columbia
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