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Established in 2016, The Pharmacy is a locally owned, independent pharmacy. Our primary focus is our community and the patients within. Our friendly pharmacists and technicians are vested in Florence and desire to seek overall quality care and efficient, affordable healthcare solutions. We love our customers. You are not merely a number, but an important part of our pharmacy family. The Pharmacy teams strives daily to make a difference in the lives of the Pee Dee region and beyond. We extend to you comprehensive medical reviews, medication management services, immunizations, medication adherence packaging, compounding, and much more!! If you’re tired of being a number and want to make a difference, replace the “i” in illness with “we” and you have wellness. At The Pharmacy, we aim to take your wellness to the next level.
Meet the Pharmacists
Jarrod B. Tippins, PharmD
Jarrod was born and raised in lower Florence County graduating from Lake City High School. He graduated from the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy in 2009. Upon graduation, Jarrod began his pharmacy career at CVS pharmacy where he was an Emerging Leader. Although he enjoyed and learned from his experiences there, Jarrod shortly transitioned from the fast paced corporate world into his ultimate passion, independent pharmacy. Jarrod was recognized as the Distinguished Young Pharmacist of the Year in 2015 by the South Carolina Pharmacy Association.
In 2016, Jarrod had the pleasure of giving back to his community and living his ultimate dream by opening THE Pharmacy on Hoffmeyer Road in Florence.
As a pharmacist, Jarrod is able to be an active part of his hometown community and serve his fellow Pee Dee citizens. Jarrod has served as South Carolina Pharmacy Association Pee Dee Region Director and Pee Dee Pharmacy Association President. He is a current member of the South Carolina Pharmacy Association and National Community Pharmacists Association.
In his spare time, Jarrod enjoys traveling, USC sporting events, and other aspects of the community. Jarrod currently serves as President for All 4 Autism and Club Service Chair for Florence Rotary Club. Jarrod serves on McLeod Health Foundation Board of Trustees and Florence County Disabilities Foundation Board of Directors. He is a member of Dr. F.H. McLeod Legacy Society.
Jarrod was recently recognized by the pharmacy community as Outstanding Young Alumni of the Year for the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy and recipient of the Excellence in Innovation award given by the South Carolina Pharmacy Association. He was awarded Small Business Person of the Year by Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce in 2023.
Jillian N. Wilkes, PharmD
Jill was born and raised in Scranton and is a life-long resident of the Pee Dee. She graduated cum laude from the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy in 2009 and then completed the PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at McLeod Regional Medical Center in 2010. Upon completion of residency, Jill started working at the Florence VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist. She worked there for 12 years with a focus on anticoagulation, diabetes, lipid, and hypertension management. Jill is excited for new opportunities at The Pharmacy and is eager to serve our community. Although Jill is a pharmacist, you will likely find her in our gift area helping our customers find the perfect gift! Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, shopping, traveling, and attending USC sporting events.
Carla R. Julian, PharmD
Born and raised in Bennettsville, South Carolina, Carla is a life-long resident of the Pee Dee. Carla graduated cum laude from the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy in 2009. Carla focused her career in the fast-paced, fluid world of retail pharmacy. Carla began her career in independent pharmacies in the Pee Dee Region. Prior to graduation, Carla accepted a position with Walgreens and continuously advanced her career within the Walgreen Corporation, opening the first specialty pharmacy for Walgreens in SC. In 2019, Carla joined a fellow graduate, Jarrod Tippins and team at THE Pharmacy in Florence, SC. She feels right at home and is happy to be back to her independent pharmacy roots. She enjoys making difference in her community and directly impacting the lives of others on a daily basis. While pharmacy may be Carla’s job and license, her true passion is her family to whom she is devoted beyond measure. Every hour Carla is not working is spent with her husband, Marsh, her four precious children, Redding, Grace Livingston, and twins, Mayers and Stokes. Carla also enjoys South Carolina Gamecock sporting events, gardening, traveling, and helping with THE Pharmacy Gifts.
Chase Gray, PharmD
A native of Florence County, Chase graduated pharmacy school from South University where he was a part of the Rho Chi Honor Society. He began his pharmacy career in 2015 at CVS pharmacy where he was a pharmacy manager for over six years. While at CVS he was the recipient of The Paragon Award which honors the companies best employees who serve in patient centered environments. Chase joined the team at THE Pharmacy in 2021 and has certainly found his home. He enjoys making an impact in his community and can’t wait to see what the future holds for THE Pharmacy. When not at work, Chase is an outdoorsman. He also enjoys spending time with his family, friends, his wife Morgan but most of all his black lab Sage.
Josey L. Rhodes, PharmD
Josey graduated from the College of Pharmacy at the Medical University of South Carolina in 2016. She began her career at CVS in Hemingway where she served that community for 5 years. Although grateful for her relationships and experiences in the retail setting, she is excited to embark on her new journey at THE Pharmacy. When Josey isn’t working, she enjoys serving her church and community as well as spending time with her husband, Jordy and children, Robert and Polly.