Terry & David Vasenden, Sierra Family Pharmacies Owners
Our Story
Sierra Family Pharmacies is a locally owned, family pharmacy with two locations serving Northern Nevada: Sierra Compounding Pharmacy and Sierra Specialty Pharmacy in the Foothill Commerce Center in South Reno.
Sierra Compounding Pharmacy is a compounding only pharmacy and has been providing solutions with custom medication since 2008.
Sierra Specialty Pharmacy is a long-term care pharmacy servicing assisted living facilities, group homes, and hospice patients.
The pharmacies are owned by David & Terry Vasenden. David received his pharmacy degree from North Dakota State University and has been practicing pharmacy for over 35 years, and owning pharmacies in Reno for over 25 years.
David is a third-generation pharmacist and grew up working in his family’s pharmacy. David is passionate about compounding and serving the community in which he lives.
Why choose a locally owned, family pharmacy?
Here to Hear You
Our staff is trained to truly listen to your needs and it's our goal to find the solutions to make your life a little easier.
“We know every prescription has a face and a story, and we take the time to get to know you and your family. Each prescription is for someone’s loved one, and we fill each prescription with the same attention and care we give to our own family. I grew up working in my family’s pharmacy and understand the legacy of good old-fashioned customer service. We care about you, your family, and your health, and we want you to be our customer for life.
We want to reassure patients and their caregivers that they will receive continuity of care throughout all stages of life, regardless of their physical location – at home, in assisted living, or in a long-term care facility.
We deliver caring, compassionate, and efficient service so that you’ll feel confident trusting us with your family’s health. From traditional prescriptions and compounded medications to canes, walkers, and nutritional supplements our pharmacy team will help you find what you need.”
David Vasenden, RPh
Owner, Sierra Family Pharmacies
David Vasenden, RPh
Owner, Sierra Family Pharmacies
According to Consumer Reports (March, 2014)
“If you’re still going to a pharmacy chain for prescriptions, as do half of our readers, you might be missing out. Independents … earned readers’ top marks for speed and accuracy, courtesy and helpfulness, and pharmacists’ knowledge.”
Consumer Reports also stated, “Establishing a good relationship with a pharmacist you trust is the No. 1 reason to choose a drugstore”, says Lucinda Maine, CEO and executive vice president of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. “You can and should expect your pharmacist to be both accessible and knowledgeable,” she says. “If he or she is not, then you should take your business elsewhere.”
Our Mission, Vision, and Core Values
Mission
Provide the BEST pharmacy services on the planet
Vision
Improve the quality of life in our community
Core Values
Caring
About you, your family, & your health
Dedication
To patient care & product quality
Integrity
Demonstrated in everything we do
Inspire
Team members to reach their full potential
Serve
The communities in which we work and live
Locally Owned Family Pharmacies
Sierra Compounding Pharmacy Team
Sierra Compounding Pharmacy is a compounding only pharmacy and has been providing solutions with custom medication since 2008.
Sierra Specialty Pharmacy Team
Sierra Specialty Pharmacy provides hands-on, accessible service to our community partners which include assisted living facilities, correctional facilities, behavioral health facilities, group homes, and local hospices.
Sierra Compounding Pharmacy
Manager Nicole, Pharmacist Navid, Practitioner Liaison Julie
Sierra Specialty Pharmacy
Manager Sativa, Pharmacist David, Pharmacy Liaison Ovidia
Awards & Special Recognition
PCAB Accreditation
PCAB Accreditation demonstrates that Sierra Compounding Pharmacy meets the highest quality and safety standards in the pharmacy profession.
Best Place to Work
- 2022 Best Places to Work Finalist
- 2021 Best Places to Work 2nd Place
- 2020 Best Places to Work 3rd Place
- 2019 Best Places to Work 2nd Place
- 2012 Best Places to Work Finalist
PCCA Pharmacist of the Month
June 2012
“Don’t Forget to Share” Nevada Business Community Contribution Award 2018
Where you're a person not a prescription.
Knowing your pharmacist at a pharmacy… Now that’s the kind of service you want and deserve.