Unlocking a New Revenue Stream: Compounded Medications for Animals with Central Fill
- RxConnexion
- 2 hours ago
- 2 min read
Independent pharmacies have long been trusted healthcare partners for their communities, but what if that community also includes four-legged, feathered, or even scaled patients? The veterinary market represents a fast-growing opportunity for pharmacies, especially through compounded medications tailored for animals. By collaborating with veterinary offices, pharmacies can not only meet a critical need for pet owners but also unlock a profitable, cash-based revenue stream free from PBM restrictions and DIR fees.
Why Veterinary Compounding Matters
Unlike humans, animals often have unique needs when it comes to medication. Factors such as species, breed, size, and even flavor preferences make standardized medications impractical. Compounding offers veterinarians and pharmacists the ability to:
Customize dosage forms (liquids, chewables, transdermals) for easier administration.
Adjust strengths for species ranging from small cats to large dogs, horses, or exotic pets.
Incorporate flavors that pets will actually take, reducing stress for owners and animals alike.
Provide alternatives when commercial medications are on backorder or discontinued.
This flexibility makes compounded medications indispensable in veterinary practice—and positions pharmacies as invaluable partners.
The Power of Central Fill for Veterinary Medications
Not every community pharmacy has the time, equipment, or expertise to handle animal compounding in-house. That’s where Central Fill partnerships come in. Through Central Fill, pharmacies can access a network of specialized compounding facilities that prepare medications under strict quality standards and ship them back ready for dispensing.
Here’s what that means for pharmacies:
Expand Services Without Extra Overhead: No need for additional staff, equipment, or training.
Cash-Based Revenue Stream: Veterinary prescriptions are typically paid out of pocket—no insurance headaches, no PBM clawbacks, no DIR fees.
Build Deeper Local Partnerships: Collaborating with veterinarians positions your pharmacy as part of the care team, strengthening trust and referrals.
Diversify Your Revenue: Compounded animal medications are in high demand and can significantly grow your pharmacy’s bottom line.
Building Trust with Veterinarians
Veterinarians are looking for reliable partners who can help them better serve their patients. By providing easy access to compounded medications, pharmacies demonstrate:
Commitment to patient care beyond humans.
Reliability through consistent quality and timely fulfillment.
Collaboration that makes the veterinarian’s job easier and the pet owner’s experience smoother.
This trust translates into long-term relationships and repeat business—both essential for sustained growth.
How RxConnexion Makes It Easy
At RxConnexion, we’ve created a seamless Central Fill solution for veterinary compounding. Pharmacies can quickly connect to our network of trusted compounding partners and start offering a wide range of animal medications to local veterinarians and pet owners.
It’s simple to get started—and the rewards are immediate:
No upfront investment in equipment.
No added payroll.
Access to hundreds of veterinary compounds.
A proven, cash-based revenue channel ready to grow.
👉 Ready to add veterinary compounding to your pharmacy’s services?Contact RxConnexion today and discover how Central Fill for animals can boost your revenue, strengthen your community presence, and make your pharmacy a true partner in veterinary care.
