Compounding for Dermatology
The right agent, strength and base in one preparation.
Dermatology is where base selection matters most. Cambria prepares nonsterile creams, ointments, gels, solutions and scalp preparations to your prescription, and the compounding pharmacist can talk through vehicles before you write.
Common reasons to compound
- A combination of agents not available in one commercial product
- A base suited to the site: face, scalp, intertriginous skin, palms
- A strength between or below commercial strengths
- Removing a fragrance, preservative or other ingredient the patient reacts to
For: Dermatologists, dermatology NPs and PAs, primary care treating skin conditions
For Dermatology
Examples we prepare.
Examples, not a full list. Every prescription is reviewed by the compounding pharmacist, and the formula, beyond-use date and price are confirmed before anything is made.
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Combination creams
Two or more agents prepared together at the strengths you prescribe.
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Custom bases and vehicles
Creams, ointments, gels, lotions and foams chosen for the site and the drug.
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Scalp solutions
Solutions and lotions that are easier to apply through hair.
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Preservative- and fragrance-free versions
For patients with a documented sensitivity.
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Topical anesthetic preparations
For a named patient, at a strength reviewed by our pharmacist for safety.
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Topicals containing hazardous drugs
For example, fluorouracil. These wait for our hazardous-drug containment room.
How to send
Four ways to reach us.
Include drug, strength, dosage form, quantity, directions, any excipients to exclude, and the patient-specific reason for compounding.
- E-prescribing
- Search for Cambria Pharmacy, 2860 N 5th St, Philadelphia. Preferred for controlled substances (EPCS).
- Fax
- (215) 227-0114. Fax a signed prescription. For a controlled substance, call before you send it.
- Phone
- (215) 225-2886. Talk to the compounding pharmacist before you prescribe.
- Prescriber portal
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Related reading
Dosage Forms
Topical and Transdermal: Why the Distinction Matters
A topical preparation acts where it is applied. A transdermal preparation is meant to pass through the skin into the bloodstream. They are not interchangeable.
Human Compounding
When an Inactive Ingredient Is the Problem
Dyes, lactose, gluten-containing starches and other inactive ingredients can matter for some patients. Compounding can sometimes leave them out.
Compounding Fundamentals
Compounded and FDA-Approved Medications: Understanding the Difference
Approved drugs go through FDA review before marketing. Compounded preparations do not. Knowing what that means helps patients and prescribers choose well.
Not listed?
Can you make this? Ask us.
Not everything Cambria can prepare is listed. If a drug, strength or dosage form is not shown here, tell the compounding pharmacist the drug, strength, dosage form and quantity. You will get an answer, a formula option or a straight no.
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Call the pharmacist
Fastest for a quick yes or no, or to talk through a formula.
(215) 225-2886 - 2
Fax the request
Fax the signed prescription when you are ready to send it.
Fax (215) 227-0114
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Send an inquiry
For general questions about what we make. No patient details on web forms.
Prescriber inquiry
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Cremas y preparaciones para la piel
Preparamos cremas, ungüentos y soluciones para la piel con la receta de su dermatólogo.
Local prescribers
Bring us the prescription nothing else fits.
Cambria’s compounding pharmacist will talk through strength, base, stability, flavor and alternatives before you write. We also come to your practice for a short lunch-and-learn.