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Dermatology preparations, compounded to order

Custom creams, gels, ointments and solutions that combine ingredients or strengths dermatologists can’t get off the shelf.

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Dermatology preparations

A sample of what prescribers send us. We compound many preparations that aren’t listed: ask a pharmacist.

Full formulary

31 preparations

Strengths, bases and quantities are set by each prescription. Compounded medications are prepared for an individual patient pursuant to a valid prescription. They are not FDA-approved, and the FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality.

What we prepare

Dermatology is one of the largest parts of our formulary. Prescribers send us creams, gels, ointments, solutions and shampoos for acne, pigmentation, rosacea, fungal infections, warts, hair and nails, often combining two or three ingredients in one base.

Why prescribers choose compounding

A compounded topical lets a prescriber choose the ingredients, strengths and base for a specific patient: a combination that isn’t sold, a lower or higher strength, or a base without a fragrance or preservative the patient reacts to. Compounded preparations are not FDA-approved; the prescriber decides what fits.

How we compound

Topicals are non-sterile preparations made under USP <795>. Each one is labeled with directions, storage and a beyond-use date. Our quality standards.

How it works

Three steps, one pharmacy.

For patients

  1. Your provider sends us a prescription for you

    By e-prescription, fax or LifeFile, with the strength and dosage form you need.

  2. A pharmacist compounds it

    We review the prescription, prepare it for you and check it before it leaves.

  3. We ship it to you

    Labeled with your directions and beyond-use date, cold-packed if it needs to be.

Made pursuant to a patient-specific prescription.

Made for each patient
Each preparation is compounded for the patient named on the prescription, and dated the day it’s made.
Traceable
Every label carries a lot number and a beyond-use date.
A pharmacist you can call
Questions about the preparation, its label or its storage go to a pharmacist, Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM ET.
How we compound
How it arrives

Ready to use, in a padded mailer.

  • Padded mailer. Bubble-lined to cushion it on the way, with nothing on the outside about what’s inside.
  • Your medication. Labeled with your directions, lot number and beyond-use date.
  • Pharmacist card. A note from our pharmacists offering to counsel you, with the number to call about your prescription.

Dermatology, answered.

Still have a question? Call us to speak with a member of our team.

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Can a cream combine more than one ingredient?

Yes, when the prescriber orders it and the combination is appropriate. A pharmacist reviews every formula before we compound it.

Why does my cream have a beyond-use date?

Every compounded preparation gets a beyond-use date based on its ingredients and USP standards. Don’t use it after that date.

Are these creams FDA-approved?

No. Compounded preparations are not FDA-approved, and the FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality.