Yee-Lai Chiu, RPh

Yee-Lai Chiu is the visionary founder behind Complete Home Care, Inc. and CareTrends Pharmacy, bringing decades of experience and dedication to the healthcare industry. A 1975 graduate of South Dakota State University College of Pharmacy, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and completed the first Accredited Pharmacy Residency program at Avera McKennan Hospital. Over his 15-year tenure there, Yee-Lai pioneered the implementation of surgery satellite pharmacy services and decentralized clinical pharmacy services. His passion for innovation led him to establish South Dakota’s first independent home infusion pharmacy in 1991 through Complete Home Care, Inc.

Recognized for his commitment to advancing pharmacy practice, Yee-Lai was honored with the First Innovative Pharmacy Practice Award by the South Dakota Pharmaceutical Association in 1993. His leadership extends beyond community pharmacy, as he established the Hospital Pharmacy department at Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital in 1996. Under his guidance, CareTrends Pharmacy has grown to offer comprehensive pharmaceutical services, including a second specialty pharmacy in Sioux Falls, which he opened with his son in 2011.