About Us

The Rexall Drug Corporation started Key Pharmacy as a Rexall franchise in 1963. As a neighborhood pharmacy in that era it catered mostly to young families. As the residents in the community aged, home medical equipment and home health care products became essential departments. Insurance billing for these products and services was added for patient ease.
In the early 1990’s many doctor and patients began asking for prescriptions that were natural to the body. They wanted nutritional supplements that would enhance the outcome of their prescriptions. Once again Key Pharmacy responded to the community’s need and began custom compounding prescriptions for individual patients. Instead of offering just one manufactured prescription strength for everyone, now each patient can be matched with the strength that is best for him or her.
In the art of extemporaneous compounding, we tailor medicines and dosages to meet patient's specific needs. Rather than matching the patient to the prescription, we match the prescription to the patient.
  
  
Our Pharmacists
Jim graduated from the University of Washington School of Pharmacy in 1966. He is a Certified Surgical Appliance Technician (since 1980), National Association of Retail Druggists Health Supports & Appliances Certified Technician (since 1982), and a Certified Devilbiss Oxygen Concentrator Technician (since 1985). Jim is a native Washingtonian; he enjoys the climate year-round as an experienced downhill skier, cyclist, and backpacker. He has been with Key Pharmacy since 1966.
  
Jon graduated from the University of Washington School of Pharmacy in 1983 and served in the US Air Force as the pharmacist at a small hospital for three years. He worked as a chain drugstore pharmacy manager for twelve years before coming to Key Pharmacy in 1998. He is a Western Washington native and enjoys the outdoors, in spite of the rain!
  
Bill is a 1972 graduate of the University of Washington School of Pharmacy.  He has 22 years’ experience in Hospital Pharmacy practice and 7 years in Community Pharmacy.  Bill grew up in Colorado and lived in Connecticut for 10 years before returning to Washington in 1981.  He is a fly fisher and enjoys his V-Twin Shadow motorcycle rain or shine (esp. shine!).
  
Hee-Joo graduated from Seoul National University College of Pharmacy in 1987 with a BS in Pharmacy and in 1989 with a Masters in Science.  She came to America to study Microbiology in a Ph.D. program at Colorado State University in 1990.  For unknown reasons, in 1995 she changed her heart to move to a rainy city, Seattle, from a sunny place, Colorado.  She worked as a pharmacist in a hospital and a chain drug store before coming to Key Pharmacy in 1998.  She is a South Korean native and enjoys a smile from her daughter Hannah.

Marc graduated form the University of Washington School of Pharmacy in 2004 with a Pharm D.  He worked as a pharmacist in a chain drug store before coming to Key Pharmacy.  Marc grew up in Maui and enjoys outdoor sports and activities.

Brad received his PharmD from the University of Wahsingtion School of Pharmacy in 2008.  He joined the Key Pharmacy staff in May 2008 after developing an interest in compounding during pharmacy school.  Brad grew up in Seattle and enjoys motorcycling and home improvement projects.