FAQ
Do you need a prescription?
Any chemical that “modifies body function or structure” is considered a drug by the FDA and requires a valid prescription from a licensed physician or veterinarian.
What type of prescriptions can be compounded?
Almost any medication can be compounded into a dose, form, or delivery device that is more complimentary for the patient’s particular needs. Compounding applications include: veterinary, medication flavoring, pediatric, bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, wound therapy, infertility, and pain management.
What forms do compounds come in?
Compounded medications can come in a variety of forms. These include lollipops, oral rinses, sprays, solutions, suppositories, capsules, and transdermal creams and gels. While not all compounds can be altered into a particular form, almost every compound can be altered into a form better suited for your needs.
Will my insurances cover compounded medications?
We provide universal claim forms for every compound that can be directly submitted to your insurance company for reimbursement. While some insurance companies will require additional forms or may reject reimbursement, we will do everything possible to help you receive reimbursement through your insurance company.
- Universal Claim Form
- MedcoHealth Prescription Drug Reimbursement Form
- PAID Prescriptions LLC Prescription Drug Reimbursement Form
- IBM Medco Prescription Drug Reimbursement Form
- United Healthcare Prescription Drug Reimbursement Form
What is a flex spending account?
Can I use it for compounded prescriptions? A flex spending account is an employer-sponsored benefit that allows you to pay for eligible medical expenses on a pre-tax basis. Almost all prescriptions are covered in a flex spending account, including compounded medications.
What are the benefits of compounding?
The first and most obvious benefit of compounding is that the compound is specified to your particular needs and not those of a large group. Due to patient non-compliance (allergies to preservatives, dyes, or sensitivity to drug strengths) medications can be altered from their original form to be made easier for ingestion or to be more palatable. Also, flavoring compounds for children or animals can make the administration of medications much easier for all parties involved.
Is compounding safe?
Recent technological advances have led to a resurgence in the compounding industry as the full extent of compounding is being realized. The Food and Drug Administration has stated that compounded prescriptions are “both ethical and legal as long as they are prescribed by a licensed practitioner for a specific patient and compounded by a licensed pharmacy.”
