Inc. Names Empower Pharmacy to Its 2025 List of the Fastest Growing Private Companies in the Southwest
Companies on the Inc. Regionals: Southwest list had a median growth rate of 106 percent.
HOUSTON, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today revealed that Empower Pharmacy is No. 65 on its fifth annual Inc. Regionals: Southwest list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the Southwest, which includes Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. An extension of the national Inc. 5000 list, the Regionals offer a unique look at the most successful companies within the Southwest economy's most dynamic segment–its independent small businesses.
"Healthcare is becoming more personal, and compounding is central to this evolution. What began as a local compounding pharmacy in Houston, Empower has grown into a national leader spearheading innovation in customized pharmaceuticals," said Shaun Noorian, founder and CEO. "Our journey over the past 15 years embodies the promise of personalized medicine and shows a gold standard when serving over 33,000 prescribers and several million patients across the U.S. with affordable, tailored therapies that might otherwise be inaccessible."
The companies on this list show a remarkable rate of growth across all industries in the Southwest. Between 2021 and 2023, these 137 private companies had a median growth rate of 106 percent; by 2023, they'd also added 13,809 jobs and $15.9 billion to the region's economy.
Complete results of the Inc. Regionals: Southwest, including company profiles, can be found at https://www.inc.com/regionals/southwest starting April 1. You'll also find an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, metro area, and other criteria.
"The honorees on this year's Inc. Regionals list are true trailblazers driving economic growth in their respective regions, industries, and beyond. This list celebrates their achievements and tells the stories of remarkable companies that are fueling growth and adding jobs in local economies throughout the country," said Bonny Ghosh, editorial director at Inc.
About Empower
Empower is revolutionizing access to quality, affordable, personalized pharmaceutical solutions that put patients first. Our expert and passionate teams bring hope, healing, and a healthier tomorrow to the communities we serve because everyone deserves access to care that feels as unique as they are.
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Houston, TX, we are the nation's largest and most advanced 503A compounding pharmacy and FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility licensed to ship nationwide. With 382,000 square-feet of manufacturing capacity and over 1,200 employees, we set the industry's standard for customer service, precision, and scalability.
We deliver market value and profitability by establishing, nurturing, and supporting long-term partnerships with stakeholders who share our commitment to a healthier and happier future for all.
More about Inc. and the Inc. Regionals Methodology
The 2025 Inc. Regionals are ranked according to percentage revenue growth over two years. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generated revenue by March 31, 2021. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2023. (Since then, a number of companies on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2021 is $100,000; the minimum for 2023 is $1 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.
About Inc.
Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
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