Questions we hear a lot
Which Medicine Shoppe does compounding?
Only the Lancaster store at 900 E Main St. The Bucyrus and Baltimore stores can take your prescription and have it prepared in Lancaster, or you can call Lancaster directly at (740) 653-7779.
Does insurance cover compounded medications?
Compounded prescriptions are cash pay at a simple, quoted price. We can give you a receipt to submit to your plan or HSA.
How long does it take?
Compounded prescriptions are ready 1 to 2 business days after the prescription arrives.
Do you ship?
Yes, free anywhere in Ohio. We can't ship outside Ohio. Local patients can also use free delivery or pick up at the counter.
How much does it cost?
We bill the patient or the prescriber's office at a simple cash price. Typical cash price: $49.99 for a 30-day supply (30 mL or 30 capsules), $79.99 for 60, $119.99 for 90; prices can vary by formula. We confirm the price before preparing anything.
Do you make sterile or injectable medications?
No. Lancaster does non-sterile compounding: capsules, creams, gels, liquids, troches, suppositories and similar forms.
Are compounded medications FDA-approved?
No. Compounded medications are prepared for an individual patient on a prescriber's order and are not FDA-approved. Your prescriber decides whether a compounded medication is right for you.
Compounded medications are not FDA-approved and have not been evaluated by the FDA for safety or effectiveness. They are prepared for an individual patient on the order of a licensed prescriber. Nothing on this page is medical advice; ask your prescriber or pharmacist about any medication questions.