A compounding pharmacy near Washington, DC prepares strengths that no commercial product offers, such as the 4.5 mg low-dose naltrexone capsule or the 0.01% atropine eye drops our labs make. Below, you'll learn what to ask when you switch to a compounded version, and how Preston's Pharmacy, licensed in DC and serving the region since 1934, prepares and delivers it.
Can a Compounding Pharmacy Near Washington, DC Make a Strength I Can't Find?
Yes, and Healthline lists a missing strength among the most common reasons to compound.
In the event your prescriber orders low-dose naltrexone, our LDN page notes that you'll take it at bedtime as a capsule or troche, while your prescriber titrates the dose up to 4.5 mg. Likewise, if your eye doctor prescribes atropine drops for myopia, our sterile compounding post notes that our Arlington cleanroom makes them in strengths from 0.01% to 0.05%.
How Will the Compounding Pharmacy's Version Compare With My Old Prescription?
Bring your old bottle when you pick up the new one, and ask the pharmacist to compare the two labels with you.
In the event the form changes too, the instructions will change. Our LDN page notes that side effects such as vivid dreams, insomnia or a headache typically settle after about five days, so mark that week on your calendar. Then, ask whether you'll take the new dose at the same time of day as the old one.
Our Falls Church lab prepares LDN, and you can reach it weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at (571) 341-8787.
How Soon Will a Compounding Pharmacy Deliver My Prescription?
Typically within 24 to 48 hours of your prescriber's order, according to our prescriber resources page. The same page lists NCPDP #4847604 for e-prescribing, so give that number to your prescriber's office at your appointment. Compounded medications ship free to DC.
To be on the safe side, call for a refill a few days before your last dose. Keep in mind that our FAQ page sends weight-loss refills to Arlington and most others to Falls Church.
Get Expert Pharmacy Care Since 1934
You'll leave with your new prescription, both labels compared, and a refill date on your calendar. Call Preston's in Arlington at (703) 522-3412 or Falls Church at (571) 341-8787 to speak with a pharmacist.
