Compounded topical creams that deliver pain medication directly to the affected area — without the GI side effects, sedation, or systemic burden of oral opioids. For neuropathy, arthritis, post-surgical pain, plantar fasciitis, and chronic localized pain.
Medication absorbs at the application site. Therapeutic concentrations where the pain is — minimal blood levels everywhere else.
A single cream can combine an NMDA blocker, an anesthetic, an anticonvulsant, and an NSAID — targeting pain through four different pathways at once.
For many patients, topical compounds reduce or eliminate the need for oral opioids — a meaningful win in a state still managing the consequences of the prescribing crisis.
eRx, fax (323-348-4213), or phone. We confirm within 30 minutes.
We bill your plan and submit PA paperwork when needed.
Prepared in our USP <795>-compliant lab. 24–72 hour turnaround.
Pickup in store or ask about delivery — call to confirm your address.
Topical and other pain-management preparations compounded to prescriber specification. Call (323) 348-4205 for transfers, formulation consults, or to check whether we can fill your prescription.
Yes, with the right formula and patient. The key is matching the active ingredients to the type of pain — neuropathic pain responds to ketamine, gabapentin, and amitriptyline; inflammatory pain to diclofenac and ibuprofen; spasm to cyclobenzaprine and baclofen. Our pharmacists work with your prescriber to dial in the right blend.
It depends on the vehicle, the active, and the application area. Pluronic and Lipoderm bases are designed for transdermal delivery — typically 5–15% of the applied dose reaches systemic circulation, which is far less than oral. We can adjust the base if a patient is sensitive.
Sometimes. Compounded pain creams are not always covered. We bill your insurance first; if denied, our cash price for most pain compounds is $45–120 for a 60g tube, depending on actives. We can also help submit prior authorization.
A 60g tube typically lasts 4–6 weeks at standard pea-sized applications 2–3 times daily. Larger application areas (back, both knees) may use a tube in 2–3 weeks.
Yes, and they often are. Many of our patients use a topical compound to reduce — not necessarily eliminate — their oral pain medication. Coordinate with your prescriber on the full regimen.
If your prescriber has written the script, transfer to TFC by phone or our transfer form. Prescribers — call our compounding desk for a consultation on formulation, vehicle, and dose.