Our Story
MediVera Compounding Pharmacy (formerly known as University Compounding Pharmacy) is a family business founded by Joe McCloskey. At the time, he owned a retail pharmacy. He loved caring for patients, but had become frustrated with the way chain stores and drug companies did not tailor to individual patient needs.
Convinced there was a need for a compounding pharmacy that specialized in providing quality customized medications to his customers at affordable prices, Joe started MediVera Compounding Pharmacy (formerly known as University Compounding Pharmacy) in 1999. Getting the levels right, ensuring quality and potency, developing a better order and fulfillment workflow: it was a lot of work but rewarding.
MediVera Compounding Pharmacy (formerly known as University Compounding Pharmacy) grew quickly, soon developing a reputation for being the best in the business, especially when it comes to hormone therapies. MediVera Compounding Pharmacy (formerly known as University Compounding Pharmacy) achieved the prestigious PCAB Accreditation in both sterile and non-sterile compounding, certifying that it maintains the highest ethical and quality standards. While the American Medical Association (AMA) recommends only using PCAB-accredited compounding pharmacies, just 1% of pharmacies meet its rigorous standards.
In the Spring of 2017, MediVera Compounding Pharmacy (formerly known as University Compounding Pharmacy) moved into an expansive new facility that houses state-of-the-art laboratories for our sterile and non-sterile preparations. Every part of our operation complies with USP 795 and 797 regulations. We will also comply with USP 800 regulations when they become effective. We do all this to assure our customers that their safety and the quality of their medications is our number one priority.
Today, MediVera Compounding Pharmacy (formerly known as University Compounding Pharmacy) remains family-owned. Joe’s son, Brad, owns and manages the business. He continues the tradition that his father started nearly 20 years ago. By offering unparalleled customer service alongside our high-quality reputation, we will continue to expand our reach and provide what’s most important of all: Helping One Patient at a Time Live Their Best Life.
Our Purpose
Helping One Patient at a Time Live Their Best Life
Our Niche
PROVIDING QUALITY COMPOUNDED MEDICATIONS WITH EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE
- Started compounding at UnaSource building
- Joe McCloskey markets compounds to local doctors
- Hybrid business between compounding and regular commercial medications
- Moved to 2520 Livernois Rd – 3,000 sq feet
- Refocused business to only compounding
- Dedicated compounding lab with extra space to grow
- Added sales team
- Increased name recognition in local area
- Improved client services at new location
- Moved to 6054 Livernois Rd – 9,500 sq feet
- Achieved PCAB accreditation to stay ahead of regulation
- Established dedicated CS area, non-HD, and HD labs
- Started EOS implementation; Dad retiring
- Expanded salesforce
- Established company vision and structure
- Improved role clarity with multiple teams in place
- Strong leadership and operation teams
- Sales team outperforming competition
- Vastly improved company culture; employee morale rated 8/10
- Prepared for massive growth due to shortages
- Continued success with EOS, RPRS, and strong company culture
- Weekly L10 meetings effectively solving growth challenges
- Customer service rating of 94%; employee morale surveys >9
- University Compounding Pharmacy rebrands as MediVera Compounding Pharmacy™️
- The company experiences success due to new product offerings and differentiation of its services.
- Company continues to grow amid nationwide expansion.
- Achieved 10-year target of 1,000 prescriptions per day
- Committed to figuring out the next steps together
Our Team
Brad McCloskey, PharmD
Owner, Compounding Pharmacist
Chad Whitefield, RPh
Pharmacist-In-Charge, Compounding Pharmacist
Joel Gajewski
Director of Sales
Stephanie Andrews
Controller
Chris Cundiff, PharmD
Compounding Pharmacist
Tracey Maltese, RPh
Compounding Pharmacist
Kate Gilbey, PharmD
Compounding Pharmacist
Joseph Recuenco, CPhT
Pharmacy Operations Manager
Elena Blazeski, CPhT
Customer Service Manager
Melad Abdulahad, CPhT
Sterile Lab Manager
Evano Kashat, RPh
Compounding Pharmacist
Katherine DiMercurio, PharmD
Compounding Pharmacist
Chris Kinaya, RPh
Compounding Pharmacist
Kay Calmese
Customer Service Manager