FAQs
Where is Harbor Health & Apothecary, aka Harbor Health, LLC located?
We are off the Wollochet Exit on HWY 16. We are located downtown Gig Harbor two blocks away from the marinas. The cross street for our location is Pioneer & Judson. Our address is 3216 Judson Street, Suite A, Gig Harbor, WA 98335.
What are our hours of operation?
We are open Monday thru Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
What is a compound pharmacy?
We create customized medications with a special investment into Hood Systems with special lab equipment and training by our pharmacy team to create compounded medications safely and efficiently. These preparations can be NONSTERILE (ointments, creams, liquids, and capsules that are used where sterility is not necessary) or STERILE (usually intended for the eyes, or injection into the body tissue or the blood). Harbor Health provides both Sterile and Nonsterile medications
What are the benefits of compounded medications?
- Customized and modified dosages.
- Cost effective.
- Alternative dosage forms.
- Medical provider specific formulations.
- Back-ordered or discontinued medications.
Do I need a prescription from a medical provider for a compound?
Yes, all compounded medications can only be dispensed pursuant to a valid patient-specific prescription. We can accept a prescription with a drop-off at our location, provider can send via electronic, fax, or even a phone call to one of our pharmacists.
How long does it take Harbor Health to fill a prescription?
Most compounded medications are ready for pickup or shipment to a customer within two days or less, depending on the complexity. There are times whereas we can have ready for same day service and pickup.
Will my insurance cover my compounded medications?
Does Harbor Health ship prescriptions?
Yes, currently we ship anywhere in the State of Washington via United Postal Service for a $9 flat-fee for up to three small prescriptions and $35 fee for overnight delivery in the Puget Sound area. Eastern Washington residents who seek shipments, please inquire with our staff.
Does Harbor Health also provide veterinary compounding?
Yes, we provide many medications for dogs, cats, horses, birds, and other animals.
How often is Harbor Health inspected?
We have State licensed third party inspect our facility every six months. In addition, we get inspected from Dept. of Health and other agencies from time to time. Out staff wears the most up to date personal protective equipment PPE at all times in the lab facility areas. We have very strict cleaning protocols for our lab facility and have state of the art HVAC system with 75-80 air exchanges per hour with HEPA filters in all lab rooms.
What happens if I did not receive my medication or my package was lost during transit?
Can you send an email notification with my shipment tracking information?
Why was my prescription not filled when my doctor called it in?
How do I dispose of unused medications?
Please visit the FDA’s website to learn how to dispose of unused medicines.