Wellness Pharmacy® has a state-of-the art IV laboratory that is USP 797 compliant. The IV Lab includes: class 100 laminar hoods in certified clean rooms and complete end-product testing on all compounded injectables.
Wellness Pharmacy analyzes each compounded medication supplied to a patient or physician to verify the amount of active ingredient, sterility and potency, to assist the doctor’s recommendation. We can provide Certificates of analysis and MSDS sheets to confirm all information.
FAQs Archive
What dosage forms can Wellness Pharmacy formulate?
Wellness Pharmacy® can prepare different compounds with specialized delivery mechanisms such as topical creams (in an emollient cream base), topical PLO (pluronic base), topical liquid drops, liquid suspensions, oral capsules, vaginal suppositories, vaginal creams, injections, nebulized medications, troches (dissolved under the tongue), and oral powders.
Where is Wellness Pharmacy located?
Wellness Pharmacy has been located in Birmingham, Alabama for more than 50 years. Our pharmacy is located in the Wellness Medical Center (previously called the Mayfair Building) at 3401 Independence Drive #231 Birmingham, AL 35209.
Does Wellness Pharmacy have other locations outside of Birmingham, Alabama?
No, our only location is in Birmingham, but Wellness Pharmacy® provides compounded prescriptions to patients across the United States. Prescriptions can be submitted to Wellness via fax, telephone or by filling out the online prescription Refill Form on our website.
How can I find prices for certain prescriptions and/or other Wellness products?
Because all prescriptions vary in dose and strength, you should call Wellness to receive price quotes on your prescription: (205) 879-6551 or toll free at (800) 227-2627.
Does Wellness Pharmacy accept prescription insurance?
Wellness Pharmacy® is unable to transmit insurance claims online directly to an insurance company since we are not contracted with any insurance companies. Our customers should be able to file a claim with their insurance company for a compounded prescription they have filled with Wellness. We would recommend that a customer check with their insurance company to find out what their insurance contract allows/requires for submitting a claim for a compounded medication. If requested we will supply a Universal Claim Form for a Compounded Medication with an order for use in applying for reimbursement.
Can patients request information on compounded medications/products for their doctors?
Patients are welcome to request information on compounding and various compounds from their physician, however some doctors may not have information readily available to put in the hands of the patient.In this case, we encourage patients to contact us to receive the information that they or their doctors need.
Does Wellness Pharmacy have a list of products I can browse?
Our online catalog contains a wide range of professional grade over-the-counter supplements. You can purchase products in our Online Store.
What are Wellness Pharmacy’s hours of operation?
Wellness Pharmacy’s business hours are Monday through Friday 830am – 530pm (Central Time).
Our pharmacists are available 24 hours a day for an Emergency.
What is compounding?
Simply stated, Compounding is the customized preparation of pharmaceutical solutions. Compounding involves mixing of specially-formulated chemicals or natural agents, and sometimes creating different medication delivery systems to treat particular patients.