Dermatology Prescription Compounding

Dermatology prescriptions can involve questions about active ingredient, concentration, vehicle, dosage form and application site. When a standard FDA-approved product does not meet a particular patient's needs, a prescriber may consider whether a compounded preparation is appropriate.

Formulation questions

• What active ingredient or combination is prescribed?
• What dosage form or vehicle is specified?
• Is there an appropriate FDA-approved product that meets the need?
• Is an ingredient intolerance or other patient-specific factor driving the formulation request?
• What storage and labeling instructions apply to the prepared prescription?

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved, and FDA does not verify their safety, effectiveness or quality before marketing. A compounded preparation should not be presented as proven to treat every condition associated with a dermatology list. This page makes no cancer-treatment claim.

For general compounding context, see Prescription Compounding. For a current prescription or formulation question, use Contact Access Care Pharmacy.