Meet the Pharmacist, Joe Bettinger 

As a young man, Joseph Bettinger worked as a stock boy in a local pharmacy.  This experience allowed him to become well-acquainted with the profession of pharmacy and gave him an opportunity to witness an independent pharmacy in action.   

Joe  graduated from St. John's University in 1976 and began working in a large chain pharmacy. He later sought a position in a small independent pharmacy.  Joe's interest in compounding began when he was able to compound the medicine that his godson needed that was not commercially available. Soon another patient needed a compounded prescription for minoxidil, a hair growth agent, which is now marketed as Rogaine.  Joe and his colleagues soon realized how important compounding is for individual patient needs.  

Joe joined Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCCA) and the International Association of Compounding Pharmacists (IACP) and his interest in compounding continued to grow.  His involvement with this organization and other compounding professionals has developed his skills in all aspects of compounding including non-sterile and sterile techniques.  

Joe acquired Hieber's Pharmacy in 2000 and under his direction Hieber's has continued to provide excellent patient care through compounding.  Under his management, the pharmacy has acquired new state of the art equipment, such as the Laminar Flow Hood Glovebox which ensures compounds are sterile.  Recent renovations have doubled the space for technicians and pharmacists to compound.   

History of Hieber's Pharmacy

Joe preparing a sterile injection in the glove box.