LR compounding pharmacy opens with promise of 100 high-paying jobs
LRockRx Compounding Pharmacy, a new 503A compounding pharmacy, held its grand opening Monday (Dec. 16) for its new facility in Little Rock, which is expected to create around 100 jobs with an average salary of $100,000 annually.
The jobs will range from pharmacists and technicians to support staff and administrators.
The state-of-the-art pharmacy will serve patients, healthcare providers, veterinarians and the local community in Arkansas, according to a press release. Located at 7321 Cantrell Road in Little Rock, LRockRx specializes in creating customized medications tailored to specific patient needs when standard prescriptions are not sufficient.
LRockRx’s compounding options range from topical creams and transdermal gels to sterile injectables, and weight loss options, all prepared according to stringent safety and quality standards set by state and federal regulatory entities.
“We’re excited to bring personalized care to Arkansas and beyond with the introduction of LRockRx,” said Roxanne Novak, RN, General Manager. “Our goal is to work collaboratively with patients and providers to solve medication challenges and improve treatment outcomes. Whether it’s adjusting medication dosage or developing allergen-free formulas, we’re committed to providing custom solutions that prioritize each patient’s health.”
“Congratulations to LRockRx on the grand opening of its Little Rock facility,” said Clint O’Neal, executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. “Supporting entrepreneurs is critical for economic growth, and we are excited to see companies like LRockRx achieve success in their entrepreneurial ventures and grow in the Natural State.”
“The addition of LRockRX to Arkansas’s capital city further solidifies Little Rock’s position as the healthcare hub for the state and region,” said Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. “This rapidly growing company will add close to 100 new jobs, another marker in a milestone year for growth and economic development in our city. We are excited about the additional resources now available to patients and providers.”
503A pharmacies differ from 503B pharmacies in that they do not produce large batch medications for general distribution.
Compounding is the art and science of creating personalized medications that cannot be met by commercially available drugs. This process involves altering, combining, or mixing drug ingredients to fit a particular patient’s unique medical requirements as prescribed by a healthcare provider.