Frequently Asked Questions
Compounding is a process in which a pharmacist prepares customized medications that are made especially for you.
A pharmacy such as McGuff Compounding Pharmacy Services, Inc. has highly-trained pharmacists and the proper facility, quality control procedures and equipment to prepare custom-made medications accurately and safely. This is all we do. There is a huge difference between a pharmacy that dispenses prescriptions for commercially available drugs that are manufactured by a drug company and a pharmacy that compounds medications. Choose a pharmacy that compounds only… .
Commercially available drugs are manufactured by drug companies in mass quantities for the general population with no specific patient in mind. Compounded medications are ordered by a physician, individually prepared by a compounding pharmacy and made specifically for your unique medical needs
For the most part the answer is yes. Most of our prescriptions come from Medical Doctors (M.D.), Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) and Naturopathic Doctors (N.D.). Some doctors have limitations on what may be prescribed and these limitations may vary from state to state.
For new prescriptions, you may mail your prescription to us, or you may have your doctor call (877-444-1133) or fax (877-444-1155) a prescription to our pharmacy. Click here for more information.
For refills, you may call our pharmacy at 877-444-1133.
Some insurance plans cover compounded medications. You may want to check with your insurance company for your specific coverage. McGuff Compounding Pharmacy Services, Inc. does not bill insurances. We supply you with an Insurance Claim Form that you may send to your insurance carrier.
We automatically provide you with an insurance claim form when we fill your prescription. For more information call us at 877-444-1133.
Yes, we can ship anywhere in the United States and its territories via UPS in 2 days or less. All orders are insured at our expense and guaranteed to arrive without damage. Click here for more information about our service and shipping policies.
You should not use a compounded preparation beyond the labeled "Do Not Use Beyond" date. Please call 877-444-1133 and ask to speak with a pharmacist if you have additional questions.
You may have your doctor call our pharmacy at 877-444-1133 to approve refills for you. Or you may have us contact your doctor to request for refills. Please allow additional time for refill approvals.
If you have additional questions, please call us at 877-444-1133
Our pharmacy is regularly inspected. Click on the link below to view a current list of inspections.
Link to inspections chart.