503(b) Pharmacies
+FDA-registered outsourcing facilities held to the highest manufacturing standards (cGMP)
✓ Available in all states
Available in: CT, FL, IA, ID, NJ, NY, PA only
✓ Available in all states
503(a) Pharmacies
+State board-regulated compounding pharmacies offering personalized formulations
Phone: 773-549-0634, option 3
✓ Available in all states
Cannot ship to: AL, AR, CA, HI, KS, MI, MN, MS
Cannot ship to: CA
Cannot ship to: AL, AR, CA, IN, MS, SC
Understanding 503(a) vs 503(b)
+503(b) Pharmacies
FDA-registered outsourcing facilities held to the same manufacturing standards as brand-name drug manufacturers (cGMP). They undergo regular FDA inspections, and their products have verified beyond-use dates supported by stability testing. There are only about 90 503(b)s in the US.
503(a) Pharmacies
Traditional compounding pharmacies regulated by state boards of pharmacy. They offer more flexibility for personalized formulations but have varying standards depending on state regulations. There are approximately 12,000 503(a)s in the US.
Both types of pharmacies we work with are fully licensed and legally permitted to compound medications. Your Big Easy physician will help determine which pharmacy is the best fit for your treatment plan.
For more details, see our FAQ section on 503(a) vs 503(b).