Behind every prescription is a team of pharmacists and technicians who take the time to prepare medications with care. Our compounding team brings together clinical knowledge, hands-on skill, and a genuine commitment to personal service.
Randy Howden, B.Sc. Pharm, APA, CDE
Owner, Pharmacist
Randy Howden is the owner and pharmacist of The Medicine Shoppe Compounding Pharmacy in Calgary. A 2005 graduate of the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Randy opened his first pharmacy in 2008 to create a practice where he could focus on building personalized relationships with patients and promoting healthy lifestyles. He is a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) and holds Injection Certification and Additional Prescribing Authorization from the Alberta College of Pharmacists. As a Compounding Specialist, Randy enjoys collaborating with patients and healthcare professionals to develop customized medications. Outside of work, Randy loves spending time with his wife and two children. He also enjoys going on scenic drives with his fellow car enthusiasts when the weather permits.
Janice, R. Ph. T
Pharmacy Technician, Compounding Supervisor, Certified Compression Stocking Fitter
Janice joined our Medicine Shoppe team in February 2019. Originally from Spaniard’s Bay, Newfoundland, she studied in St. John’s to be a Registered Pharmacy Technician, and recently completed her training to be a Certified Compression Stocking Fitter. Three things Janice values at work are giving great customer service, communication with coworkers, and having high morale. Janice loves coming to work every day and enjoys every aspect of her job in the dispensary. In the summertime, she is usually out camping, fishing, and hunting with her family. But come winter time, she’s off to the rink for hockey season. Her favourite name for a medication is Moxifloxacin!
Michael, R.Ph.T
Pharmacy Technician, Compounding Technician
Michael joined our team in December 2016 after completing the Pharmacy Technician program through Robertson College. Michael has also completed his Comprehensive Compounding training through PCCA. Three things Michael values at work are honesty, integrity, respect and adding a 4th thing to every list. Michael says the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of his neighbours is fulfilling in ways he ever expected. He looks forward to continuing to develop creative ways to improve pharmacy practice and the lives of our patients. Outside of work Michael enjoys lake sports, Netflix and taking naps! His favourite name for a medication is Diphenylcyclopropenone because it is ridiculously long!
Molly, Pharmacy Assistant
Molly started working at our sister store the Sunridge Medicine Shoppe in July 2018, before she switched over to the Crowfoot and Compounding teams in April 2019. Molly completed the Pharmacy Assistant program from SAIT in 2019. She is currently working on her Anthropology degree from the University of Calgary and hope to go on to complete either a Master’s degree or attend Medical School. Three things Molly values in the workplace are collaboration, humour, and being able to be friends with staff and clients. Outside of work Molly loves to bake, read, and hangout with her dogs, Lucy and Nala. Her favourite name for a medication is Dexilant because… Wayne’s World.