WELLNESS
COMPLEX COMPOUNDING
PHARMACY
The embodiment of the word ‘energetic’, David Crisci is the CEO of multiple businesses and brands within retail pharmacy, compounding pharmacy, health & wellness and medicinal cannabis.
David Crisci
Integrative Naturopath, Nutritionalist, Pharmacist, Prescribing Practitioner – B.Pharm, Adv. Dip Nat., Adv. Dip Nutr. Medicine, ND, AACPA, ABAAHP, Fellowship (A4M,A5M) Anti-Aging Functional & Regenerative Medicine
David is driven to connect people with new ways to restore and improve their health and optimise wellbeing. Since graduating with a Bachelor of Pharmacy in 1999, he has fed his continual thirst for learning, exploring new health advances with a curious and open mind.
He gratefully acknowledges the many great mentors he has had in his life. Sharing their wisdom and knowledge, they not only provided invaluable support, but also helped set David and his companies on a path of exponential growth and success.
Always keen on health and actively involved in competitive soccer, David represented South Australia in his teens and played Premier League soccer in the state for over ten years. He also played cricket and threw himself into athletics, martial arts and kickboxing.
Today, he attends the gym on a regular basis to remain active, fit and strong. He does strength and conditioning training and also fits in at least two hot yoga sessions each week to help his functional movements and core stability.
David’s life hasn’t always been successful. However, he had the courage to stick to what feels right and be positive whatever the challenge presents. There were many challenges, failures and mistakes, all of which he treated as a lesson in learning to do better and be better by never giving up.
This grit has built resilience and strength to keep on growing, both personally and in business. Because of failures, he exists today with the fortunate ability to have successful businesses, great people around him and even greater opportunities. These many opportunities come to him because he presents with an open, positive mindset, focused on his vision.
He has continually evolved his business to maintain a positive personal life and learn from his associates and network. Learning, listening and being curious are important to this evolution. He enjoys listening to his network, who provide valuable information and thought provoking discussions. It is hard to buy wisdom and experience, and equally hard to find it in a textbook or purchase. He is grateful to collaborate and share with his close network of friends.
He also has a great team of staff behind his brands that helps lead and grow the businesses he directs.
Vision and values are important to David’s businesses and they are built on the pillars of Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Accountability and Leadership.
David’s memberships
Pharmacy Board Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Australian Association of Consultancy Pharmacy (AACP) since 2002
Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM)
Australasian Integrative Medicine Association (AIMA)
Australasian Academy of Anti-Ageing Medicine (A5M/A4)
Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM)
Pharmaceutical Compounding Chemist of Aust (PCCA)
Complementary Medicine Association (CMA)
Australian Traditional-Medicine Society (ATMS)
Naturopaths & Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA)
David’s vision
Make my family proud of what I have been able to achieve through persistence, hard work and determination
Help people restore and achieve optimal health so they can lead their best possible life
Have a positive impact on people lives
Be a positive role model to others and my network
These pictures are in David’s office – visualising these texts on a daily basis keeps him focused and inspired.
David holds founding and leadership roles within the following companies.
CRISCI GROUP has evolved over the last 20 years into a major national compounding pharmacy provider for both sterile and non-sterile compounds, traditional pharmaceuticals and medications, health and wellness items, and quality practitioner-only formulations.
We provide solutions all over Australia with the motto that we "make and dispense more than medicine, we make a difference". We aim to assist patients to optimise their health and well-being so they can be the best version of themselves. The brands within the CRISCI GROUP have been able to achieve this by setting and adhering to elite standards through the highest level of compliance. We are a market disruptor with respect to cutting-edge compounded pharmaceutical goods and we are leading the way in many aspects of the industry.
These high standards have seen the growth of the business with our ability to pivot and provide quality solutions and products to many medical clinics, healthcare practitioners, and patients. Our group is very dynamic and forward-thinking, with an impressively skilled team of leaders, pharmacists, compounding technicians, dispensary technicians, pharmacy assistants, and naturopaths.
We have a number of brands and business within the CRISCI GROUP such as Priceline Pharmacy Firle, Infinity Wellness Group, CannCompounding Group, ReLeaf Clinics and Dispensaries, Australian Compounders Corporation, and Medical Cannabis Aust.
Core values are important to the growth of the business, and we focus on service, quality, innovation, integrity, and teamwork.
For our company, we are also rewarded by making a difference in people's lives and helping in any way we can.
Our expanding group has over 100 staff, which is increasing with the expanding demand for our products and services.
Infinity Wellness Group is a thriving company and respected brand, with its headquarters Adelaide, Australia. With a team of over 35 dedicated employees, it has been making waves in the industry for over 15 years, since its founding by David Crisci.
As a compounding facility, the company prides itself on its ability to create custom formulations in a variety of dosage forms, including creams, capsules, powders and sublingual tablets. In 2018, it took its offerings to the next level, expanding into high-quality sterile injectable and IV formulations.
Today, the Infinity Wellness Group serves a wide range of patients and clinics all across Australia. Quality and service are of the utmost importance to everyone within the group, who take great pride in supporting patients and clinics in accessing complex compounded formulations.
Infinity Wellness Group is also home to a diverse range of brands, including Infinity Custom Pharmaceuticals, Infinity Compounding Pharmacy, Infinity Nutrition, Infinity Nutraceuticals, Infinity Wellness Consultants, Infinity Wholesale, Infinity Medicinal Cannabis, Infinity Vapes and Infinity Pets.
To learn more, visit infinitywellnessgroup.com.au
The Australian Compounders Corporation (ACC) was formed to promote, preserve and advocate for the historical art of compounding, consistent with professional standards of practice. ACC is dedicated to ensure consumers, healthcare practitioners and patients with the confidence that members are committed to high standards throughout the process (from raw materials to dosage & dispensing). Please visit the website australiancompounders.com.au for more enquiries.
The Australian Compounders Corporation (ACC) was established to promote, preserve and advocate for the age-old art of compounding, in alignment with professional standards of practice.
It is committed to providing consumers, healthcare practitioners and patients with the confidence that its members are committed to maintaining high standards through the entire process – from sourcing raw materials to dosage and dispensing.
To learn more, visit australiancompounders.com.au
Cann Compounding Group is dedicated to providing high-quality, custom-made medicinal cannabis compounds and specific cannabinoid medicine solutions to meet the needs of both patients and prescribing healthcare practitioners.
As the use of medicinal cannabis continues to expand, Cann Compounding is well-equipped to facilitate patient access to tailored, premium products. The company places great emphasis on maintaining the highest standards for all its raw materials, processes, and systems.
Cann Compounding opened the first compounding-only/medicinal cannabis pharmacy in Adelaide, South Australia after years of meticulous planning. This facility represents a state-of-the-art, purpose-built medicinal cannabis compounding centre that serves patients and healthcare practitioners throughout Australia. It encompasses a medicinal cannabis dispensing pharmacy and a consulting clinic, all conveniently located under one roof. This integrated setup allows for consultations, access to high-quality medicinal cannabis products, and an overall enhanced patient experience.
Furthermore, the company is set to open another site in Brisbane, Queensland in the first quarter of 2024. The growth of the Cann Compounding brand is rooted in our extensive compounding experience, spanning over 20 years in both sterile and non-sterile compounding at Infinity Wellness Group. We are known for our unique formulations and possess a highly knowledgeable staff specialising in cannabinoid medicine, or "medicinal cannabis." This custom-built medicinal cannabis facility will extend our product and service offerings to customers, patients, and practitioners across Australia. We recognise the distinctiveness of the medicinal cannabis field, and, when combined with our years of compounding experience, it offers both patients and medical practitioners a sense of comfort and care.
Cann Compounding Group oversees various associated businesses, including Cann Compounding Pharmacy, Cann Compounding Education, Cann Compounding Clinic, and Cann Compounding Pets.
Medical Cannabis Aust is an advocacy group that is passionate about the potential benefits of the endocannabinoid system and the role that cannabinoids and terpenes, found in medicinal cannabis, can play in supporting overall health, wellness and specific medical conditions.
Since its inception in 2016, the group has been dedicated to helping patients navigate the process of gaining access to practitioners, dispensaries and the products and services they need on a daily basis.
To learn more, visit medicalcannabisaust.net.au
Priceline Pharmacy is the leader in the Australian pharmacy, health and beauty scene.
The company's journey began in 1982 with the opening of its first store at the Highpoint Shopping Centre in Victoria. Today, it boasts a national presence, with over 470 Priceline and Priceline Pharmacy stores across the country.
Priceline’s Sister Club has over 7 million members, making it Australia’s largest health and beauty loyalty program.
David Crisci started the Priceline Pharmacy Firle as a greenfield location in 2008 and since then the store has won many awards. These include South Australian (SA) Store of the Year 2019, SA Pharmacist of the Year 2019, SA Retail Store Manager of the Year 2020 and National and SA Beauty Advisor of the year 2021.
The store is located in Firle, Adelaide, Australia and is one of the best-performing stores in South Australia. It is highly regarded nationally within the Priceline Pharmacy group, thanks to its strong brand alignment, exceptional customer service and numerous other achievements. The leadership team at Priceline Pharmacy Firle is dedicated to making this store a well-reputed destination for all pharmacy, health and beauty needs.
Regenerative Practices of Australia is built by industry experts to connect, educate and apply core regenerative medicine principles and techniques to effectively restore patient health.
ReLeaf Dispensary
Founded in 2017, ReLeaf is Australia’s first dedicated clinic and dispensary group formed to simplify the consultation process and increase access to medicinal cannabis for patients in need.
ReLeaf offers a fully integrated healthcare service, which includes integrative medicine clinics, pharmacies and retail locations. Doctors are trained in medicinal cannabis prescribing and pharmacists are also trained in its use. Medicinal cannabis is only one potential therapeutic option for patient health conditions and suitability is assessed on an individual basis in consultation with the doctor.
David Crisci, pharmacist & owner, established the first flagship ReLeaf Dispensary in the ReLeaf Group in St Kilda, Melbourne, Australia in 2019. Since then, David has been actively involved in other dispensaries and clinics that have opened in Queensland and Victoria with other states to come, as the brand expands. His ongoing desire to expand the ReLeaf Dispensaries across Australia is driven by the growing demand from patients for medicinal cannabis to support their health.
IWG Pharmaceuticals is a successful compounding-only brand that has evolved from the success of two established businesses within Infinity Wellness Group, which includes Infinity Custom Pharmaceuticals and Infinity Compounding Pharmacy.
Infinity Custom Pharmaceuticals is a nationally recognised provider of sterile compounding services located in Adelaide, South Australia. We will offer both sterile and non-sterile compounding services with-in this large custom built laboratory.
We offer a wide range of sterile formulations to various healthcare providers (medical practitioners, nurses, and veterinarians etc) and patients on a national scale. Our commitment revolves around maintaining the highest standards of quality in formulating and compounding. Our dedicated team specialises in sterile compounding and continually strives to advance and excel in our field, aspiring to be industry leaders in everything we undertake.
Infinity Compounding Pharmacy is also a nationally recognised compounding provider, specifically focusing on "non-sterile" compounding. At this specialised compounding-only pharmacy location, we produce a diverse range of high-quality formulations, including creams, capsules, powders, lozenges (troches), liquids, and various other non-injectable or non-sterile compounding products. Our internal practices and standard operating procedures align with the same rigorous standards upheld in sterile compounding at Infinity Custom Pharmaceuticals.
Thanks to our unwavering commitment to quality systems and internal operations, the Infinity brand has expanded to include a second location in Brisbane. This expansion is aimed at enhancing our services for the benefit of our valued customers and patients. IWG Pharmaceuticals represents the culmination of the successful efforts initiated in Adelaide, South Australia. We are enthusiastic about extending our reach to serve even more patients and customers across Australia with our exceptional products and services.
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