Your Questions, Answered

Compounding is the process of creating a customized medication tailored to the specific needs of an individual patient. When commercially available medications don't meet a patient's needs due to allergies, dosing requirements, or discontinued availability, a compounding pharmacy can prepare a personalized formulation. Compounded medications are prepared only pursuant to a patient-specific prescription and are not FDA-approved.

Yes. All compounded medications require a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider — physician, nurse practitioner, dentist, veterinarian, or other authorized prescriber. We cannot dispense compounded medications without a prescription.

Timing will be confirmed after the pharmacy license is approved. Call 904-467-0813 with questions in the meantime.

In many cases, yes. If a medication has been discontinued by the manufacturer, we may be able to prepare a similar formulation using pharmaceutical-grade ingredients, provided a valid prescription is on file and the formulation is permitted under current regulations. Availability depends on ingredient access and regulatory status.

Coverage varies by insurance plan. Many insurance plans do not cover compounded medications, though some do with a valid prescription. We recommend contacting your insurance provider to verify coverage. We can provide documentation to support your insurance claim if needed.

Yes. Next Gen Pharmacy is the campus compounding pharmacy at 7685 103rd St, Suite 5, Jacksonville, FL 32210. Compounded medications are prepared only pursuant to a patient-specific prescription and are not FDA-approved.

Sterile compounding is not offered while the sterile compounding permit is pending. Standards will be published here after the permit is approved.

Absolutely. Pediatric compounding is one of our core specialties. We create flavored liquid suspensions, low-dose capsules, and allergen-free formulations to make medications more palatable and appropriate for children. Common flavors include grape, cherry, bubblegum, and watermelon.

Yes! Veterinary compounding is available for pets and other animals. We work with licensed veterinarians to create flavored chews, transdermal gels, capsules, and liquids for dogs, cats, and other animals. A valid veterinary prescription is required.