Dermatology compounding should address a specific prescription and formulation need, not imply that compounded products universally treat broad lists of skin conditions.

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.