Medication prepared for your prescription, not off a shelf.
Compounded medications are made by a licensed pharmacy to match a specific prescription. Here's what that means, when it's used, and what it isn't.
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What it is
A medication prepared by a state-licensed compounding pharmacy for an individual prescription, a specific dose, form or combination a provider has decided is appropriate for that patient.
When it's prescribed
Where a provider judges it medically appropriate, for example to reach a dose not commercially available, or as an alternative during a shortage of a brand-name product.
What it isn't
Not FDA-approved. Compounded medications are permitted under federal law but do not undergo FDA review for safety, effectiveness or manufacturing. Your provider weighs that in deciding whether it's right for you.
Licensed pharmacies. Clinical review first.
Every NiceRx prescription is filled by a state-licensed U.S. compounding pharmacy partner. Some prepare medication themselves; some source from 503B outsourcing facilities. Nothing ships without a provider's review.
Licensed U.S. pharmacies
State-licensed compounding partners, held to state pharmacy regulation.
Prescription required
A provider licensed in your state decides whether a compounded option is appropriate for you.
Plain, tracked delivery
Temperature-controlled where required, typically arriving within 3–5 business days of approval.
Compounded medications, explained.
Are compounded medications the same as the brand?
Are they covered by insurance?
Do I need a prescription?
Where are they made?
Your plan starts with one assessment.
About two minutes to complete. A licensed clinician tells you what's appropriate for you.
Start your assessment