Topical pain creams
Compounded creams and gels can combine anti-inflammatory, nerve-calming, muscle-relaxing and numbing ingredients, applied right where it hurts. Topicals generally expose the rest of the body to less medication than pills.
Targeted Pain Relief, Where You Need It
Chronic pain often needs more than one approach. Compounding lets providers combine ingredients and pick delivery methods that target pain directly.
Understanding Your Options
What to Know About Pain Management
Nerve pain
Neuropathic pain from diabetes, injury or other conditions may respond to specific ingredients that calm overactive nerves.
Low-dose naltrexone
Some providers use LDN off-label for certain chronic pain conditions. These strengths are compounded.
Avoiding problem ingredients
Patients who can't tolerate certain fillers or forms can get formulations prepared without them.
Why Compounding
Medication Made for One Patient: You
Custom strengths
Doses that commercial products don't offer, so your provider can start low and adjust in small steps.
Dosage forms
Capsules, creams, troches, injectables and more, so the medication fits how you live and what your body tolerates.
Fewer additives
Formulas prepared without dyes, gluten, lactose or other fillers when you have a sensitivity or allergy.
Combinations
When appropriate, compatible ingredients prepared together to simplify your routine.
Getting Started
How It Works
Talk to your provider
Your provider evaluates you and decides whether a compounded medication is appropriate.
We receive your prescription
Your provider sends the prescription to National Health Rx. Our pharmacists review it and prepare your medication.
Delivered to your door
We ship to all 50 states, DC and Puerto Rico. Refills are easy online or by phone.
FAQ
Common Questions
Are topicals safer than pills?
They often mean less medication in the bloodstream, but every patient is different. Ask your provider.
Can several ingredients be combined?
Yes, when compatible and prescribed.
How do I apply it?
Follow the label and your provider's directions. Wash hands after use.
Have Questions About Pain Management?
Our pharmacists are happy to help patients and providers. Reach out any weekday, 9 AM to 6 PM PT.
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This page is for general education only and is not medical advice. All medications require a valid prescription from a licensed provider, who determines whether a treatment is appropriate for you. Compounded medications are prepared for individual patients and are not FDA-approved; the FDA does not verify their safety, effectiveness or quality. Availability of specific medications may vary and is subject to applicable federal and state law.