Compounding Pharmacy:
Because no two individuals are alike, Ray's Pharmacy specializes in creating customized medications for each individual. The "one-size-fits-all" approach is not a treatment option that we believe in. Some patients need dosages or formulations that are custom tailored to their own physiological make-ups. Others may require medications without dyes, preservatives, or other substances found in commercially produced drugs.
Education/Employment- Vince has been a pharmacist for over 30 years. He has a broad range of knowledge due to working in many settings of Pharmacy in his 30+ years. He is experienced in compounding, servicing nursing homes ( NH consultant in Iowa), mixing infusion for home health, vaccinations, DME (durable medical equipment). wound care, and ostomy supplies. He has been compounding for almost the entire 30 years in practice. He is a preceptor
History-Vince Piper was born and raised in Burlington, Iowa. He graduated from Burlington High School in 1984. He received an Associate of Arts degree from Southeastern Community College in 1986. He continued his education with The University of Iowa in the College of Pharmacy graduating in 1989. While in high school, Vince started working for Witte Drug as a camera salesperson. He continued to work in photography at Henry Louis Photography while attending the University of Iowa, and still enjoys photography today. He said “working in the pharmacy, and dealing with the chemistry involved in photo developing sparked enough interest for me to apply for the pharmacy program at the University of Iowa.” After a quick 3 years in Iowa City, he started working for Walgreens in Muscatine, Iowa. Vince moved to Arlington, Texas in the early 90’s. Vince took a job with Ray’s Pharmacy in order to work in his own community in Arlington. He has been with Ray’s Pharmacy for over 21 years now. A few years ago, he moved to Frisco, Texas. Even though he lives in Frisco, he enjoys keeping his connections to friends and patients in Arlington by continuing to work at Ray’s Pharmacy and passing on the 30+ years of knowledge to the new generations.
Family- Vince and his wife Paula met while attending the University of Iowa. They have 3 children. Two boys and a girl. Their second child is epileptic and severely autistic. “All children affect our lives, but Kevin’s disabilities have served as an even greater influence.”
Before children, Vince was very active in the Tarrant County Pharmacist Association. He served on the board and as Vice President for several years. Playing golf, baseball, softball, camping, hiking and biking were big pre-child day activities. More recent hobbies include Texas Rangers baseball, attending Sarah’s (youngest child) Band performances, Gardening, and spending time with his family.
Owners: Jeff And Nikki Alsabrook