Bens · Longevity & Wellness Compounding
Compounded medications, made for one patient at a time
When a commercial product doesn’t fit, our pharmacists prepare a medication to your prescriber’s exact order: a different strength, a cream instead of a pill, a flavored liquid, or a formula without a dye or allergen you need to avoid. Below are the non-sterile preparations we compound most often in our New Smyrna Beach pharmacy.
- STEP 1Talk with your providerAsk whether a compounded option fits your treatment.
- STEP 2Your provider sends the prescriptionBy e-prescription, fax or phone, with the strength and form they want.
- STEP 3We compound it for youPrepared in our lab and checked by a pharmacist, usually within 48–72 hours. Pick it up or we’ll mail it to you.
- Ready in 48–72 hoursMost compounds are prepared and pharmacist-checked within 48–72 hours of receiving your prescription.
- Pick up or we mail itPick up at our New Smyrna Beach pharmacy, or have it mailed to you. Shipping takes 2–5 days; shipping costs may apply.
- No insurance neededCompounded medications are self-pay at affordable prices. Call us for a quote on your prescription.
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Interested in one of the preparations below? Request a telehealth appointment with a licensed provider through our partner. If they decide a compounded medication is right for you, they can send the prescription straight to Bens Pharmacy and we’ll prepare it for you.
Telehealth powered by Core22. Controlled substances are not prescribed through telehealth. Veterinary prescriptions must come from your veterinarian.Hormones & Wellness Bioidentical hormones and low-dose therapies
Women’s Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
Hormones identical in structure to those the body makes, dosed to the strength your provider sets and adjusted as your needs change.
- Commonly prescribed for
- Menopause and perimenopause symptoms: hot flashes, night sweats, sleep changes, low libido, vaginal dryness.
- Typical ingredients
- Estradiol, estriol, Bi-Est (estriol + estradiol), progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, in combinations or alone.
- Available forms
- Cream
- Lotion
- Capsule (IR & SR)
- Troche
Men’s Hormone & Testosterone Therapy
Testosterone and supporting therapies in strengths and bases chosen by your prescriber, including higher-concentration creams for smaller application volumes.
- Commonly prescribed for
- Low testosterone (hypogonadism), energy and libido concerns, male fertility support.
- Typical ingredients
- Testosterone, clomiphene, anastrozole, DHEA, pregnenolone.
- Available forms
- Cream
- Gel
- Troche
- Capsule
Progesterone
Micronized progesterone in strengths not available commercially, including slow-release capsules for steadier levels overnight.
- Commonly prescribed for
- Use alongside estrogen therapy, sleep support in menopause, PMS, luteal-phase and fertility support.
- Typical ingredients
- Micronized progesterone USP in oil, slow-release, troche, cream or vaginal base.
- Available forms
- Capsule (IR & SR)
- Troche
- Cream
- Vaginal cream
- Suppository
Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN)
Naltrexone at a fraction of the standard dose, prepared in fine dose steps so your provider can start low and adjust gradually.
- Commonly prescribed for
- Fibromyalgia, chronic pain and certain autoimmune and inflammatory conditions (off-label use).
- Typical ingredients
- Naltrexone HCl with a dye-free filler, troche base or flavored liquid.
- Available forms
- Capsule 0.5–4.5 mg
- Troche
- Oral liquid
- Cream
Vaginal & Pelvic Health
Local preparations that act where they’re applied, often at lower doses than oral therapy.
- Commonly prescribed for
- Vaginal atrophy and dryness, recurrent yeast or bacterial vaginosis, pelvic floor muscle tension and pain.
- Typical ingredients
- Estriol, estradiol, testosterone, hyaluronic acid, boric acid, diazepam (pelvic floor).
- Available forms
- Vaginal cream
- Vaginal gel
- Suppository
- Vaginal capsule
Pain, Skin & Topical Care Applied where it’s needed
Fissure & Hemorrhoid Creams
Ointments and creams that relax the anal sphincter muscle and numb pain, prescribed often by colorectal surgeons and gastroenterologists.
- Commonly prescribed for
- Chronic anal fissures, painful or thrombosed hemorrhoids, post-surgical anorectal pain.
- Typical ingredients
- Nifedipine, diltiazem, nitroglycerin, lidocaine, hydrocortisone.
- Available forms
- Ointment
- Cream
- Suppository
Pain & Neuropathy Creams
Several pain-relieving medicines combined in one transdermal cream and applied to the painful area.
- Commonly prescribed for
- Nerve pain, arthritis, back and joint pain, muscle spasm, plantar and plaque conditions.
- Typical ingredients
- Diclofenac, gabapentin, baclofen, ketamine, amitriptyline, lidocaine, cyclobenzaprine, verapamil.
- Available forms
- Transdermal cream
- Gel
Topical Numbing Creams
Higher-strength anesthetic creams, applied before a procedure.
- Commonly prescribed for
- Numbing before injections, laser and cosmetic procedures; painful skin conditions.
- Typical ingredients
- Benzocaine, lidocaine, tetracaine (BLT), prilocaine.
- Available forms
- Cream
- Ointment
Hair Restoration
Scalp sprays and solutions that combine several hair-loss treatments in one daily application.
- Commonly prescribed for
- Male and female pattern hair loss, thinning hair; anti-inflammatory versions for scalp-driven hair loss.
- Typical ingredients
- Minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, ketoconazole, with tacrolimus or clobetasol in some formulas.
- Available forms
- Scalp spray
- Scalp solution
Skin Care & Dermatology
Prescription skin creams that combine two to four ingredients in a single product.
- Commonly prescribed for
- Melasma and dark spots, rosacea and acne, psoriasis and thick scaly skin, rashes with yeast or bacteria, nail fungus, skin aging.
- Typical ingredients
- Tretinoin, hydroquinone, azelaic acid, niacinamide, salicylic acid, urea, triamcinolone, clobetasol, clotrimazole, terbinafine, ciclopirox, mupirocin.
- Available forms
- Cream
- Ointment
- Lotion
- Nail solution
Ivermectin Preparations
Topical and oral ivermectin at the strength and form your provider orders.
- Commonly prescribed for
- Rosacea, scabies, head lice and parasitic infections.
- Typical ingredients
- Ivermectin in cream, shampoo, hair spray or capsule.
- Available forms
- Cream
- Shampoo
- Hair spray
- Capsule
Specialty & Oral Liquids For patients who can’t use the standard product
Mouth Rinses (“Magic Mouthwash”)
Swish-and-spit or swish-and-swallow rinses that coat, numb and soothe the mouth.
- Commonly prescribed for
- Mouth sores from chemotherapy or radiation, canker sores, oral thrush, painful mouth and throat.
- Typical ingredients
- Viscous lidocaine, diphenhydramine, antacid suspension, with nystatin, a corticosteroid or sucralfate in some formulas.
- Available forms
- Oral rinse
Custom Oral Liquids
Tablet-only medicines made into flavored liquids at an exact dose, for children, tube feeding or anyone who has trouble swallowing pills.
- Commonly prescribed for
- Reflux, liver and gallbladder conditions, blood pressure and heart conditions, seizures, thyroid conditions and infections.
- Typical ingredients
- Examples: omeprazole, ursodiol, sucralfate, amlodipine, enalapril, gabapentin, levetiracetam, methimazole, hydrocortisone, in flavored suspending vehicles.
- Available forms
- Oral suspension
- Solution
- Dye-free capsule
Sinus & Ear Preparations
Medicated rinses and powders that treat the sinus or ear canal directly.
- Commonly prescribed for
- Chronic sinusitis, infection after sinus surgery, chronic ear-canal infections, Ménière’s-related vertigo.
- Typical ingredients
- Gentamicin, mupirocin, budesonide, chloramphenicol, boric acid, nystatin, betahistine.
- Available forms
- Irrigation capsule
- Sinus rinse
- Ear powder
- Capsule
Allergen- & Dye-Free Versions
A commercial medicine reformulated without an ingredient you can’t take, such as a dye, gluten, lactose, sugar or a preservative.
- Commonly prescribed for
- Patients with documented allergies or sensitivities to an inactive ingredient in the commercial product.
- Typical ingredients
- The same active ingredient, with fillers and flavors your prescriber and our pharmacist select.
- Available forms
- Capsule
- Oral liquid
- Troche
Veterinary Compounding Prescribed by your veterinarian
Pet Medications
Small doses for cats and small dogs, flavored liquids pets will take, and medicines that aren’t available in a pet-sized strength.
- Commonly prescribed for
- Feline hyperthyroidism, heart disease, seizures, urinary incontinence, pain, infections, liver and GI conditions.
- Typical ingredients
- Methimazole, pimobendan, amlodipine, phenylpropanolamine, potassium bromide, zonisamide, gabapentin, tramadol, ursodiol, metronidazole.
- Available forms
- Flavored suspension
- Capsule
- Chew
No compounds match that search. Try a condition (like “hair loss”) or an ingredient (like “progesterone”), or call us and ask.
Don’t see what you need?
Most of our work is custom. Patients can ask their provider about a compounded option. Prescribers can call our pharmacists to talk through a strength, base or dosage form before writing the prescription.
