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 Wilkes Tippins, PharmD

Jillian Wilkes Tippins, PharmD, is a dedicated pharmacist and lifelong resident of South Carolina’s Pee Dee region. Born and raised in Scranton, she earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree, graduating cum laude, from the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy in 2009. She went on to complete a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at McLeod Regional Medical Center in 2010.

Jill spent 12 years as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at the Florence VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic, where she provided comprehensive, patient-centered care with a focus on anticoagulation, diabetes, lipid management, and hypertension. Her work emphasized improving chronic disease outcomes and building meaningful relationships with her patients.

Following her time with the VA, Jill transitioned to community pharmacy practice at The Pharmacy, where she works alongside her husband, Jarrod. Together, they are passionate about serving their community and delivering personalized, high-quality care. When she’s not on the pharmacy side, you can often find her in the gift shop, helping customers thoughtfully select the perfect gift.

She is a member of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and the South Carolina Pharmacy Association (SCPhA). Jill currently serves on the SCPhA Foundation Board, where she is committed to supporting innovation in pharmacy practice while preserving the profession’s legacy in South Carolina. She is also a member of the USC 500 and volunteers with the CommUnity Shop at the University of South Carolina, supporting students by providing access to essential resources such as food and clothing.

Outside of her professional and volunteer work, Jill enjoys spending time with family and friends, shopping, traveling, and cheering on the University of South Carolina Gamecocks.

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.

Jordan C. Yarborough, PharmD, PharmD

Jordan is a native of Scranton, South Carolina. He graduated from Lake City High School in 2019. Upon graduation, he enrolled in The University of South Carolina Sumter, where he studied pre-pharmacy. He later began his career in pharmacy in 2021 working as an intern at THE Pharmacy. He graduated Cum Laude from the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy in 2025. He is excited to begin working as a pharmacist and serve the Florence community. Outside of THE Pharmacy Jordan enjoys supporting his church, cheering on the Gamecocks, and spending time with his wife Brooklyn and the rest of his family and friends.