A med spa orders compounded products from licensed 503A pharmacies and 503B outsourcing facilities under the license and NPI of its medical director or prescriber. The pharmacy collects payment and ships directly to the practice, with documentation for each order.
How a med spa orders from a compounding pharmacy
Compounded medications are ordered by a licensed prescriber, so a med spa sources through its medical director or another licensed practitioner. The order goes in under that practitioner's license and NPI. Rules on med spa ownership and supervision differ by state, so your setup should follow your state's requirements.
What med spas typically source
- Peptides such as sermorelin and oxytocin
- NAD+ and glutathione injectables
- IV nutrients and injectable vitamins, including vitamin C, B12, biotin, magnesium and zinc
- Lipotropic and MIC lipo blends
- Buffered lidocaine and other aesthetic and dermatology compounds
Availability varies by pharmacy, product and state. See the IV nutrients sourcing guide and the peptide supply guide for details.
Which type of pharmacy fits a med spa?
A med spa that keeps products on hand usually works with 503B outsourcing facilities for stocked items, and with 503A pharmacies for customized formulations. Our 503A vs 503B guide explains the difference.
What to ask any pharmacy before you order
Ask for current licensure or FDA registration, a Certificate of Analysis for the products, testing practices for sterile injectables, and which states the pharmacy can ship to. The full list is in our guide to choosing a compounding pharmacy.
Where Aurum fits
Aurum is a distributor and enrollment partner for a consortium of licensed 503A and 503B pharmacies. We verify your license, set up your account and portal access, and stay on as your contact. The pharmacy you order from collects payment and ships to your practice. Aurum is not a pharmacy.