For patients whose prescription needs a different strength, ingredient or dosage form, the best compounding pharmacy in Northern Virginia is one where the pharmacist who prepares it will also talk it through with you. Below, you'll learn what Healthline suggests checking, and how our locally owned pharmacy, serving the community since 1934, handles each step at our compounding labs in Arlington and Falls Church.
Can I Talk to the Pharmacist at the Best Compounding Pharmacy in Northern Virginia?
Yes, and Healthline lists direct pharmacist access among the first things to look for.
At Preston's, you can call the lab that prepares your medication. Our sterile lab on Langston Boulevard in Arlington makes injectables and eye drops, while our non-sterile lab on Telestar Court in Falls Church makes capsules, creams and troches.
So, when you call, tell the pharmacist what you want changed, whether that's a dye you react to, a strength you can't find or a pill you can't swallow.
How Does a Compounding Pharmacy Check My Prescription's Quality?
Healthline also suggests looking for PCAB accreditation, and Preston's holds it.
In addition, our quality assurance page notes that we send compounds to ARL Bio Pharma for voluntary third-party potency testing, a double check on our own in-house testing. The FDA inspects ARL, and the lab holds ISO certification and provides certificates of analysis.
Our page adds that ARL's testing verifies compliance with USP <795> for non-sterile compounds and USP <797> for sterile ones.
What Should I Expect From a Compounding Pharmacy for Time, Cost and Refills?
Our prescriber resources page notes 24 to 48 hours from your prescriber's order to delivery, and delivery is free on compounded medications.
Keep in mind that insurance doesn't cover compounded medications. However, our FAQ page notes that we'll give you a claim form on request, so you can submit it yourself.
For refills, call the location that filled your prescription. Typically, that's Arlington for weight-loss compounds and Falls Church for most others.
Get Expert Pharmacy Care Since 1934
You'll leave your first call knowing who's preparing your medication, how our lab checks it, and when it will arrive. Call Preston's in Arlington at (703) 522-3412 or Falls Church at (571) 341-8787 to speak with a pharmacist.
