GI and colorectal

Colorectal and GI prescriptions often call for an ointment or suppository in a strength that isn't manufactured, or a liquid for a child or an adult who can't swallow pills. The pharmacy does compounding for these prescriptions at our Lancaster store, ready in 1 to 2 business days with free shipping anywhere in Ohio.

What we compound

• Diltiazem and nifedipineCream or ointment, alone or with lidocaine
• NitroglycerinOintment, 0.125% to 0.4%, alone or with lidocaine
• Lidocaine / zinc oxideOintment
• Hydrocortisone suppositories15, 25 or 35 mg, or with lidocaine
• Omeprazole and famotidineOral suspensions

How ordering works

1. Your prescriber sends the prescription. E-prescribe, fax or phone it to the Lancaster store.
2. We confirm the price. Simple cash pricing, billed to the patient or the office. Nothing is prepared until you say yes.
3. We compound and check it. Ready 1 to 2 business days after the prescription arrives. A pharmacist checks every preparation before it leaves.
4. Pick up, free local delivery, or free shipping anywhere in Ohio. Refills work the same way: call us or use the Refill button.

Billing. We bill the patient or your office (cash pay). Typical cash price: #30 $49.99, #60 $79.99, #90 $119.99 (mL or capsules); prices can vary by formula.

How prescribers use these ingredients

• Diltiazem, nifedipine: Relax the anal sphincter; used to support anal fissure care.
• Nitroglycerin: Relaxes smooth muscle; nitroglycerin ointment is FDA-approved for pain of chronic anal fissure.
• Lidocaine, zinc oxide: Numb the area and protect the skin to support comfort.
• Hydrocortisone: Corticosteroid used to support hemorrhoid and proctitis care.
• Omeprazole, famotidine: Reduce stomach acid; liquids support dosing for children and patients who can't swallow pills.

Notes describe common reasons prescribers choose each ingredient; some uses are off-label. They are not claims about our compounded preparations, which are not FDA-approved and whose safety and effectiveness have not been evaluated by FDA. Therapy decisions are the prescriber's.

For prescribers

Mark the compounds on our GI and colorectal order form or write your own formula, then e-prescribe to Medicine Shoppe #1018 or fax the form to (740) 653-8265. The prescriber guide covers the details, and the order forms are available to verified prescribers.

Questions we hear a lot

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.