Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Local Pharmacy in Opelousas, LA
Ken's Thrifty Way HM Medical has been a trusted healthcare provider in Louisiana since 1971. Our locally owned and operated pharmacy prioritizes personalized care, offering prescription services, durable medical equipment, and specialized programs like medication synchronization and therapy management. With a team of certified pharmacists and respiratory therapists, we ensure timely access to medications and equipment while maintaining 24/7 availability for urgent needs. Our commitment to community health is reflected in our comprehensive immunization services, long-term care support, and home delivery options.Accredited by the Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation, we combine decades of experience with continuous staff training to deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions. From medication adherence programs to Medicare plan consultations, our services are designed to help patients achieve better health outcomes through personalized attention and expert guidance.
Services
Prescription Refills
Durable Medical Equipment
Immunizations
Medication Therapy Management
Medication Synchronization
Home Delivery
Long Term Care Services
Over The Counter Medications
Boutique Items
Medicare Consultations
Details
- Year established: 1971
Highlights and features
- We have been serving Louisiana communities since 1971 with personalized pharmacy care
- Locally owned and operated with deep community healthcare expertise
- Certified pharmacists available for immunizations and medication consultations
- 24/7 availability for urgent prescription and medical equipment needs
- Accredited by Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation for equipment services
Associations and certifications
- Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation (HQAA)
What people say
Fast friendly staff
Most helpful places
Service is superb
Knowledgeable staff
Go above and beyond
Services
Durable Medical Equipment
We provide quality home medical equipment with training and support. Our offerings include CPAPs, mobility products, oxygen supplies, and wound care equipment. We bill Medicare and most insurance plans while ensuring proper setup and usage guidance.
Medication Therapy Management
Our pharmacists help manage complex medication regimens through personalized consultations. This service addresses side effects, drug interactions, and cost concerns while providing vaccination updates and health optimization strategies for chronic conditions.
Immunizations
We offer flu, pneumonia, shingles, and other CDC-recommended vaccines administered by certified pharmacists. Our immunization program focuses on disease prevention for individuals and community health protection through convenient pharmacy access.
Medication Synchronization
This program coordinates all medication refill dates to a single monthly pickup. Designed for patients managing multiple prescriptions, it improves adherence while simplifying medication management through organized scheduling.
Long Term Care Services
We serve long-term care facilities with 24/7 medication access and emergency delivery. Our consultant pharmacists provide continuous support for institutional medication management and regulatory compliance requirements.
People
Kenneth Savoie
Owner
Owner and founder with over 50 years in pharmacy practice. Graduated in 1968 and established Ken's Thrifty Way HM Medical in 1972, expanding to three Louisiana locations while maintaining community-focused care.
Christine Leger
Pharmacist
Certified immunization pharmacist serving Opelousas community since 1994. Graduated from Notre Dame de Sion and Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, providing local expertise in prescription care.
Sydney Jarrell
Pharmacist
Doctor of Pharmacy graduate from ULM (2017) specializing in health and wellness. Certified immunization pharmacist with expertise in medication consultation and community health education programs.
Steven Hundley
Pharmacist
17-year pharmacy veteran with experience in medication management and long-term care services. Graduated from University of Louisiana at Monroe in 1993, providing continuity of care for local patients.
Questions
What pharmacy services do you offer?
We provide prescription refills, durable medical equipment, immunizations, medication therapy management, and long-term care services. Our home delivery covers Lafayette and Opelousas areas.
Do you accept Medicare and Medicaid?
Yes, we accept all major insurance plans including Medicare, Medicaid, and Medicare Part D. Our staff helps with plan selection during annual open enrollment.
Are your pharmacists certified for immunizations?
All pharmacists are certified to administer vaccines including flu, pneumonia, shingles, and TD immunizations. Appointments can be scheduled for convenient vaccination access.
What are your operating hours?
Our main pharmacy operates Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. We provide 24/7 emergency medication access and after-hours durable medical equipment assistance through our on-call service.
Do you offer medication synchronization?
Yes, our Med Sync program coordinates all prescription refills to a single monthly pickup date, improving medication adherence for patients managing multiple prescriptions.
