Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Pharmacy in Columbia, SC
Hawthorne Pharmacy & Med Equip has been dedicated to community health since 1949, founded by Dr. Wilkins Harden with a vision to provide both medications and health education. Our team of experienced pharmacists and staff prioritize personalized care through services like customized compounding, medical equipment provision, and quarterly health seminars. With over 75 years of local expertise, we coordinate complex care while maintaining a neighborly approach that emphasizes transparency and respect.Our leadership team, including President Addison Livingston and Pharmacy Director Charlotte Brennan Anderson, upholds our tradition of excellence in prescription management, bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, and pet medication services. We serve South Carolina through eight locations, offering free local delivery and 24/7 access to critical health resources while actively supporting community initiatives addressing hunger and homelessness.
Services
Prescription Medications
Vaccines
Compounding Services
Medical Equipment
Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement
Pet Medications
Home Delivery
Health Seminars
Medical Supplies
Pharmacy Consultations
Details
- Year established: 1949
Highlights and features
- We've provided personalized pharmaceutical care for over 75 years
- Our experienced compounding pharmacists create customized medication solutions
- We offer free local next-day delivery for prescriptions and medical equipment
- Our team includes specialized pharmacists in hormone replacement therapy
- We maintain strict quality standards for sterile compounding preparations
Associations and certifications
- PCCA
- IACP
- Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding
- ACHC
- NABP
What people say
Helpful and friendly staff
Expert compounding capabilities
Reliable pet medication service
Community-focused approach
Quality medical equipment
Services
Compounding Services
Our specialized pharmacists create customized medication formulations when commercially available products don't meet specific needs. We produce capsules, transdermal gels, sublingual drops, and sterile injections with precise dosages tailored to individual requirements. This service supports patients requiring unique strengths, delivery methods, or allergen-free formulations while maintaining strict quality control standards.
Medical Equipment
We provide essential medical equipment rentals and sales including mobility aids, hospital beds, and respiratory devices. Our staff assists with equipment selection, delivery, and usage training to support independent living. This service includes both short-term rental solutions and permanent equipment purchases for long-term care needs.
Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement
Our personalized hormone replacement program addresses menopausal symptoms and hormonal imbalances using plant-derived bio-identical hormones. We offer a four-step process including consultation, testing, customized formulation, and ongoing monitoring. This service provides tailored solutions for managing menopause transitions and hormone-related health concerns.
Pet Medications
We compound customized medications for pets with special formulations, flavors, and dosage forms. Our veterinary pharmacy services address animals' unique medical needs through specialized compounding techniques. This service supports veterinarians and pet owners seeking alternative medication solutions for their animals.
Health Seminars
Our quarterly educational seminars provide health information on topics like menopause management and chronic disease prevention. These community events feature expert speakers and practical health strategies for improving quality of life. The program supports our mission to educate and empower local residents through preventive healthcare knowledge.
People
Addison Livingston
President and CEO
With decades of pharmacy leadership experience, Addison oversees strategic operations while maintaining our commitment to personalized patient care and community health initiatives.
Charlotte Brennan Anderson
Pharmacy Director
A South Carolina College of Pharmacy graduate, Charlotte leads our pharmacy team with expertise in compounding and community pharmacy practice.
Kim Cannan
HME Director
With 27+ years at Hawthorne, Kim manages medical equipment operations while ensuring quality service for patients' home healthcare needs.
Kristie Cassidy
Vice President and COO
As pharmacy operations leader, Kristie ensures efficient delivery of our pharmaceutical services while maintaining clinical excellence standards.
Gary Jones
Vice President and CFO
Gary oversees financial operations with a focus on maintaining accessibility to critical medications and healthcare services.
Questions
How do I transfer prescriptions to Hawthorne Pharmacy & Med Equip?
Contact any Hawthorne location directly and our staff will handle all transfer arrangements with your current pharmacy.
What compounding services do you offer?
We provide customized capsules, sublingual drops, transdermal gels, suppositories, and sterile injections tailored to specific medical needs.
Do you deliver medications locally?
Yes, we offer free next-day delivery Monday-Friday with ID verification required for controlled substances.
Can you compound medications for pets?
Our veterinary compounding service creates customized dosages and flavored formulations for animals' specific medical needs.
What medical equipment do you rent?
We provide hospital beds, mobility aids, lift chairs, and respiratory equipment rentals with delivery and setup assistance.
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