Empower Pharmacy
Empower Pharmacy is one of the largest 503A and 503B compounding pharmacies in the U.S., based in Houston, TX. The pharmacy compounds hormones, peptides, GLP-1 medications (semaglutide, tirzepatide), and specialty medications for prescribers nationwide. Many telehealth providers source their compounded medications from Empower. Note: This is a compounding pharmacy, not a prescriber.
Overview
- Consultation Model
- Async Telehealth
- Headquarters
- Houston, TX
- Shipping
- 2-5 business days
- Lab Testing
- No
- Prescriber Info
- Compounding pharmacy only — does not prescribe. Supplies medications to licensed prescribers and their patients.
- Founded
- 2009
Pros
- One of the largest U.S. compounding pharmacies — massive scale and reliability
- 503A and 503B licensed — serves both individual patients and healthcare facilities
- Extensive catalog: hormones, peptides, GLP-1s, and specialty compounds
- Fast shipping (2-5 business days)
- Used by many major telehealth providers as their pharmacy source
Cons
- Not a prescriber — requires a valid prescription from a licensed provider
- Compounded medications are not FDA-approved finished products
- No direct patient consultations or clinical guidance
- Regulatory scrutiny on 503B compounding may affect some product availability