What Is a Compounding Pharmacy? A Denver Patient's Guide

If you have ever been told 'this medication is not available' or 'we don't carry that strength,' a compounding pharmacy is the answer chain pharmacies don't talk about. At RxByDesign in Denver, we hand-craft prescriptions to fit one patient at a time, your dose, your form, your tolerances.

How compounding is different

Mass-produced medications come in fixed strengths and forms designed for the average patient. Compounding pharmacies start with pure pharmaceutical-grade ingredients and prepare each prescription in-house, meaning we can change the strength, remove an allergen, switch a capsule to a cream, or add a flavor a child will actually take.

Who benefits most

• Patients sensitive to dyes, gluten, lactose, or preservatives
• Hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) at a precise, individualized dose
• Pediatric patients who need liquid versions of adult medications
• Pet owners whose animals refuse pills (we add tuna, chicken, or beef flavoring)
• Chronic pain patients who do better with topical creams than oral pills

Is it covered by insurance?

Often, yes, and we verify your benefits before we fill anything. For prescriptions insurance won't cover, our cash prices are usually competitive with a big-box copay. We'll always tell you the price before you commit.

Ready to try a pharmacy that fits you?

Most patients are surprised at how simple the switch is. Send us your prescription (or have your provider call it in) and we handle the rest, including transferring active refills from your old pharmacy.