We care for you and your pets
 
 

We CARE FOR you and your pets

Our mission, at Union Avenue Compounding Pharmacy is to enrich the health and lives of our human and animal customers to fit their unique and individual needs. We are locally owned and operated and have been serving the Greater Tacoma Area since 1981 as an established and well respected partner and leader in the pharmaceutical compounding industry. We provide specific, one-of-a-kind prescriptions, offer premium supplemental nutritional support and focus on delivering an exceptional service experience for our clients.

P: 253.752.1705 F: 253.761.9315

M - W + F 9AM - 5:30PM | Th 9AM - 7PM
2302 S Union Ave. Ste B10
Tacoma, WA 98405

 
 

OUR SERVICES

 

BIO-IDENTICAL
HORMONE THERAPY
We’ve already done the research. Let us help you find hormonal balance.

LAB TESTING
Trust us to get you accurate results as fast as possible.

VETERINARIAN
PRESCRIPTIONS
We promise to care for your furry friends as if they’re our own.

PRIVATE CONSULTATIONS
Let our experts care for you with some one-on-one attention.

PAIN
MANAGEMENT
Chronic pain sucks but we can help minimize your suffering.

PERSONALIZED CARE
You are uniquely you and your medication should reflect that.

 

“We’re very creative in finding solutions for our customers. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, give us a call or send us an email and we’ll help you find what you need.”

- Kim Burkes, RPh
Owner, Union Avenue Compounding Pharmacy

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SCHEDULE A FREE CONSULTATION

We offer complimentary counseling for the following services. Click on your desired service to schedule a free consultation with one of our resident pharmacists.

Have a question? We're here to help. Give us a call.

What our customers say

Our Customers
Jess Seppi
Jess Seppi

Seattle, WA
“I went in nervous about a new prescription and I was helped by Kim, the owner, who was incredibly warm and personable. She took the time to talk to me about the prescriptions and walk me through the instructions, she really eased my anxiety, I'll definitely be back!”

Kat Jackson
Kat Jackson

Tacoma, WA
“This pharmacy and the staff are absolutely amazing. They care about those who walk in the door along with their pets. I highly recommend using this pharmacy they are so friendly and the pharmacist Kim answers all your questions and is super nice.”

Ronald Lo
Ronald Lo

Owner, Tacoma Dental Group
“Great pharmacy I practice next door to them they take care of all my needs and are very knowledgeable!”

Arvind Petrie
Arvind Petrie

Owner, Petrie Advanced Dental
“This is an outstanding pharmacy. Kind, very skilled at highly knowledgable, and personable! I have worked with them for over 3 years and trust them on all aspects of pharmaceuticals and product. A big thank you from myself and the team.”

Gabrielle A. Lowery
Gabrielle A. Lowery

Tacoma, WA
“Thank you for helping us take care of our little Lucy girl! Always fantastic service!”

Terry Henricksen Hatton
Terry Henricksen Hatton

Lakewood, WA
“I just want to say THANK YOU to Kim and her crew at Union Avenue Compounding Pharmacy they are top notch, they go the extra mile to make sure your completely taken care of! I live an hour away but stay with this pharmacy due to their customer service, prices and the personal care they have shown me!”

Karen Jensen
Karen Jensen

Tacoma, WA
“A great team of knowledgeable, intelligent pharmacologists. If you need something just a little different, this is where you need to go. I wish there were 5 of them across Tacoma.”

Cindy Berg
Cindy Berg

Tacoma, WA
“You guys are the best Kim. I came in because no one had the medicine for my daughter and you helped me… and I swear that medicine worked instantly. Thank you so much!!!!!”

Adeline Bentley

Seattle, WA
“This compounding pharmacy is fantastic!!! They are locally owned and operated. The products they carry right on the shelf are top quality. Their staff especially the owner and Karen are so nice and extremely knowledgeable. It is always worth taking good high quality products for your health.”

Liz Overman

Tacoma, WA
“I’d been searching for sterile water because there had been a shortage with my pharmacy. I called Union Ave and they were very empathetic. They gave me several local pharmacies to try. We got off the phone and shortly thereafter, they contacted me again and luckily had some remaining from their previous stock.

The overall staff is amazing and I'm very happy with the service they provided. My pharmacy is not this great with customer service.”

Diane Hagen
Diane Hagen

“The staff has been most helpful with my special medication needs.
I owe my life to their ability to create medications that are free of allergies. I need my Tylenol as well as other over the counter medications and prescription medications compounded. The staff has been most helpful in assisting me choose supplements that are suitable to use with my allergies and genetic SNPs. Their prices are competitive with other compounding pharmacies and I have been getting my medications compounded here for over 17 years.”

OUR WELLNESS TEAM

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Kim Burkes, RPh, BCNP | Owner & Pharmacist

Kim is a Mississippi native with Cajun leanings. She graduated from Northeast Louisiana University (now named ULM) pharmacy school in 1986. Kim practiced as a nuclear Pharmacist for 20 years and was one of the first women to work in the field to become board certified.

Kim serendipitously walked into Union Avenue Pharmacy for compression socks in 2009 and was sold. She purchased Union Avenue in January 2010 because it had a great reputation in the community for quality service since 1981. She's passionate about animals and currently serves as a board member of the Point Defiance Zoo Society. She's proud that Union Avenue compounds prescriptions for many zoo animals - from fish to walruses. Kim has always been a spiritual and compassionate person and whenever asked of her religion she always says it’s the “Golden Rule” which she lives by.

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Gina Gilsoul, RPh, PharmD | Pharmacist

Gina Gilsoul joined Union Avenue Compounding Pharmacy in October 2016 after relocating from the Midwest. Gina attended the University of WI - Madison where she earned her Doctor of Pharmacy.

Gina’s pharmacy career has spanned over 12 years and in that time she has worked in retail, nursing home consulting and compounding. Over the last 10 years Gina has devoted all of her time to both sterile and non-sterile compounding. Gina has attended specialized training provided by PCCA (Professional Compounding Centers of America).

Gina is passionate about family and wellness, especially helping others problem solve their symptoms and finding the best regimen for them to obtain wellness and vitality. When not busy compounding you can find Gina spending time with her son, playing pickle ball, and watching football.

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Karyssa Bodine, CPhT | Director of Operations

Karyssa is a Certified Pharmacy Technician and has been working for Union Avenue
Compounding Pharmacy for over 6 years. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in the first
class of HealthCare Leadership from University of Washington Tacoma. Karyssa enjoys
developing processes and procedures that keep the Pharmacy running. She takes great pride in
helping customers feel supported and welcomed when entering the pharmacy. Karyssa
remembers customers names and preferences, which makes them feel right at home.
When Karyssa is not working she enjoys spending time with her husband and three daughters
exploring the outdoors, playing soccer and running.