“Where can I find a compounding pharmacy near me?” and “Where is the nearest pharmacy?” These are questions patients frequently search for online. But do you need to find a compounding pharmacy near you? It may not always be necessary. A pharmacy that is near you may be able to offer the cheapest shipping options. However many pharmacies ship to multiple states and can offer affordable shipping – even across the country.

Compounding Standards and USP

Park Compounding Pharmacy adheres to high quality standards and is UCAP-accredited. Our pharmacy is what is called a “non-sterile” pharmacy, which for practical purposes means we do not make any injectable medications. In our pharmacy we built a USP-800-compliant room specifically for compounding hormones under the highest quality standards.

The United States Pharmacopeial (USP) Convention sets standards for human and animal drugs. The FDA and other government authorities  that regulate pharmacies determine if a drug is adulterated by using USP standards. The USP Convention also sets standards for how drugs are compounded. This helps improve the working conditions of pharmacy employees. USP-800 is a standard that has to do with the compounding of potentially hazardous drugs. The room we built in our pharmacy to adhere to this standard both improves the processes for making certain products like hormones and creates a safer working environment for our employees.

Local vs. Mail-Order Pharmacies

Certain specialty pharmacies like Park Compounding Pharmacy only make products that are not commercially available. In many cases, even other compounding pharmacies do not make the same products because they lack the equipment or expertise. A local pharmacy often does not dedicate their resources entirely to compounding and will not have the same high standards. Being able to obtain a compounded medication from out-of-state can be a great benefit to many patients who would not have had access otherwise.

A retail pharmacy with a storefront may be convenient for picking up over-the-counter drugs, personal care items, and more when you get your prescription. If all you need is your prescription though it is not necessary to find a compounding pharmacy near you. You can have your prescription filled at our pharmacy in Los Angeles and have it shipped directly to your home – with overnight or two-day shipping to some areas.

Often the argument for local pharmacies is that you will get better customer service as you can meet with the pharmacist face-to-face. However our pharmacists are always available for consultations and usually will spend more time with you than a pharmacist at a chain pharmacy. The pharmacists at Park Compounding Pharmacy are here to answer all of your questions so you can get the same experience you would have at a compounding pharmacy in your neighborhood.

Your Compounding Pharmacy is Your Choice

Many doctors who prescribe compounded medications will already be familiar with a compounding pharmacy that they will recommend. They may regularly prescribe medications based on formulations this pharmacy compounds. However, it is important to remember that you can fill your prescription at any compounding pharmacy. If your doctor has given you a compound prescription, you can call our pharmacy. A member of our team will tell you if we ship to your state (we ship to most states).  Since each medication we make is custom-made for an individual patient, we frequently get requests for new formulations. Our pharmacists and technicians are skilled in the art of compounding. We specialize in making medications that are not commercially available.

A Compounding Pharmacy Near You

Are you looking for a compounding pharmacy near you and you are in the Los Angeles region? Park Compounding Pharmacy is the best compounding pharmacy you could choose (take a look at our Yelp reviews to find out for yourself). However you do not need to live in California to have access to our high-quality compounding services. It is likely we are able to ship your custom medication to your state, directly to your home or your doctor’s office, quickly and at a reasonable cost.

Call Park Compounding Pharmacy today to speak with a pharmacist or representative who can help with any questions you have or fill out our contact form here.