Pharmacy Compounding at Peoples Rx
Top 10 FAQs

Compounded medications are formulated at our dedicated Peoples Compounding Center here in Austin.

Custom compounding is the process of creating personalized medications tailored to a patient’s specific dosage, strength, form, or ingredient needs. At Peoples Rx, licensed pharmacists prepare custom formulations at our specialized Peoples Compounding Center for patients across Central Texas.

  • Eliminates unwanted dyes, gluten, lactose, alcohol, or preservatives.
  • Combines multiple compatible medications into a single dose.
  • Formulates alternative delivery methods like creams, troches, and liquids.

Compounded prescriptions can be picked up at any of our four Austin locations (North Lamar, South Lamar, Westlake, and Lakeline) or delivered directly to your home. While custom compounding is formulated at the dedicated Peoples Compounding Center, all storefronts handle pickup, refills, and practitioner consultations.

  • North Lamar: 4018 N Lamar Blvd – Call: 512-459-9090
  • South Lamar: 3801B S Lamar Blvd – Call: 512-444-8866
  • Westlake: 2805 Bee Caves Rd – Call: 512-327-8877
  • Lakeline: 13860 Research Blvd – Call: 512-219-9499

Yes, Peoples Rx specializes in custom Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) formulated to match a patient’s exact lab work and practitioner specifications. We prepare custom-dosed bioidentical estrogens, progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA for both women and men.

  • Available in topical gels, transdermal creams, sublingual troches, and oral capsules.
  • Tailored to support peri-menopause, menopause, and thyroid/adrenal health.

Yes, Peoples Rx provides custom pet medication compounding for dogs, cats, gerbils and even zoo animals across Texas.
We modify doses, strengths, and delivery methods to make administering medication stress-free for pet owners.

  • Flavor-infused oral liquids (chicken, beef, tuna, or marshmallow).
  • Transdermal ear gels absorbed directly through the skin.
  • Custom-sized chewable treats and small capsules.
  • Uses the highest quality of ingredients with premium bases from FDA registered manufactures.

Peoples Rx formulates custom medications into creams, transdermal gels, sublingual troches, oral capsules, liquids, suppositories, and topical sprays. We adjust dosage forms for patients who have trouble swallowing pills or require direct topical absorption.

  • Troches & Rapid Dissolve Tablets: Dissolve easily under the tongue.
  • Topical Creams & Gels: Applied to the skin for targeted local or systemic effect.
  • Custom Liquids: Formulated with pleasant, sugar-free flavorings.

Yes, Peoples Rx routinely formulates medications free of common allergens, including gluten, corn, lactose, sugar, artificial dyes, and chemical preservatives. This is ideal for patients with severe allergies, Celiac disease, or mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS).

  • Hypoallergenic filler options (e.g., microcrystalline cellulose or acidophilus).
  • Complete elimination of artificial colors and synthetic additives.

To get a compounded prescription, your doctor or healthcare provider must send a compound-specific prescription directly to Peoples Rx.
Our compounding pharmacists collaborate closely with local Austin physicians to adjust strengths and formulations.

  • Have your provider e-prescribe, fax, or call the Peoples Compounding Center directly.
  • Transfer an existing compounded prescription from another pharmacy by calling any Peoples Rx location.

While most insurance plans do not directly cover compounded medications at the point of sale, Peoples Rx provides detailed Universal Claim Forms (claim receipts) for reimbursement.

  • Out-of-pocket costs depend on the raw ingredients and complexity of the preparation.
  • You can submit our itemized claim receipt directly to your insurance company or use HSA/FSA funds for payment.

Many custom compounded prescriptions at Peoples Rx are prepared within 24 to 48 business hours. Because each formulation is compounded individually in our lab, precise quality control and testing require dedicated preparation time.

  • Same-day turnaround may be available for urgent medical needs—call ahead to check.
  • Automatic refills can be scheduled so your next dose is ready before you run out.

Yes, Peoples Rx compounds Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN) in exact custom milligram doses and supports provider-guided peptide therapy regimens. LDN is customized in precise sub-milligram strengths (e.g., 1.5 mg, 3.0 mg, 4.5 mg) that are not available in commercial drug manufacturing.