HOW TO GET AMPHOTERICIN-B AND NYSTATIN POWDER

HOW TO GET AMPHOTERICIN-B AND NYSTATIN POWDER

Most of your local pharmacies will not have oral amphotericin-B or pure Nystatin Powder available. These prescription drugs must usually be obtained from specialized compounding pharmacies. Below is listed a compounding pharmacy that dispenses Amphotericin-B and Nystatin Powder. There are wide variations in the prices of these drugs, so it would be wise to do your homework before deciding on a pharmacy. After deciding on a pharmacy, you can either mail or fax your prescription or have your health care provider call or fax your prescription to the pharmacy.

Medaus Pharmacy and Compounding Center
6801 Cahaba Valley Rd, Suite 116
Birmingham, Alabama 35242
(205) 981-2352 -- (800) 526-9183
FAX: (205) 981-2767 -- (800) 526-9184

DIRECTIONS FOR FILLING A DOCTOR'S PRESCRIPTION
FOR AMPHOTERICIN-B

The prescription can be written using the sample below. Amphotericin-B will keep in the freezer for many years, long after the printed expiration date. Most pharmacies will not have this available. It must be compounded by specialized pharmacies.

Sample Prescription

DOCTOR'S NAME ADDRESS
PHONE AND LICENSE NUMBER

NAME_________________________AGE_______

ADDRESS ____________________DATE_______

Amphotericin-B Capsules 250 mg
Amphotericin B (oral form)
Dispense: 240 capsules
Directions: One capsule four
times daily as directed

________________________________________

Prescriber's signature

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FDA Personal Use Import Policy for Prescription Drugs not Available in the USA

The following policy guidelines are contained in:

US FDA REGULATORY PROCEDURES MANUAL

PART 9 IMPORT PROCEDURES

CHAPTER 9-71 COVERAGE OF PERSONAL IMPORTATIONS

United States customs inspectors refer inspection and decisions about importation of drugs and medicines to a FDA inspector. When medicines are brought into the US from abroad, either by mail or in personal baggage, the following guidelines apply.

FDA inspectors have broad discretion either to allow importation or to seize drugs that are not FDA approved in the USA. There is no way to insure that a particular medication will be allowed in. One inspector might let it pass and another might confiscate the product.

If the following conditions are met, an inspector has discretion to allow importation.

The drug must not be commercially available or promoted in the US.

The quantity of the drug must not normally consist of more than a 90-day supply.

The drug cannot pose an unreasonable risk of harm.

The intended use of the drug must be appropriately identified and the use must not be for a serious condition.

If for treatment of a serious condition, the drug must be documented in writing as continuation of a course of therapy begun abroad, and the shipment must indicate the name and address of a US licensed physician who will be responsible for continuing care.

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