Sprains & Strains Recovery Compounding

Compounded Medications, Delivered Free Anywhere in Texas.

Sprains & Strains Recovery Compounding is how UnityRX Pharmacy prepares prescriber-ordered topical medication for patients recovering from an acute sprain or strain. Strength, ingredient combination, and form are prepared exactly to the prescriber's written order.

What This Page Addresses

A sprain or strain often calls for a topical preparation applied directly at the site of injury, sometimes combining more than one ingredient at a strength not available in a single commercial product. A prescriber managing this kind of injury may write a compounded order to match the specific stage of recovery.

How We Adjust a Prescription

• Combining multiple prescriber-ordered ingredients into a single cream or gel
• Adjusting strength to a level between two commercial options
• Preparing a faster-absorbing gel or a longer-lasting cream depending on the order

We prepare only what a prescriber orders. Decisions about which ingredients and strength fit a specific injury are made between the patient and their prescriber.

Getting Started

Once your prescriber sends a written order, we prepare it to those specifications and ship it directly to you.

This page is part of our Sports Medicine & Muscle & Joint Recovery Compounding service. You may also want to read about Post-Workout Muscle Soreness & Recovery Compounding.

A mild ankle sprain and a more serious ligament strain don’t call for the same recovery formula, and providers typically adjust strength and application frequency based on how severe the injury is. The first 48 to 72 hours after a sprain or strain usually call for a different approach than the weeks that follow as swelling resolves and mobility work begins. UnityRX compounds formulas for each phase exactly as a provider specifies, since a formula appropriate for early swelling control isn’t always the right one once a patient moves into active rehabilitation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer home delivery?

Yes. We ship compounded medication anywhere in Texas, and most orders go out the next business day once your medication is prepared. No trip to the pharmacy required.

How do I send my prescription to UnityRX Pharmacy?

There are a few ways to get your prescription to us:

• Fax: Ask your doctor's office to fax it to 972-214-0351.
• E-prescribe: Your doctor's office can send it electronically to UnityRX Pharmacy.
• Call us: Call 972-214-0350 and give us your prescriber's contact information — we'll reach out to them directly.
• Online transfer: Use our online transfer form and include your prescriber's contact information so we can reach them.

Can a cream combine more than one ingredient?

Yes, when your prescriber's order specifies multiple ingredients, we combine them into a single cream or gel.

How soon after an injury can this be prepared?

Once your prescriber writes the order, we prepare and ship it, typically within a few business days.

Is a faster-absorbing form available?

A gel or liquid form can be prepared for faster absorption when your prescriber's order calls for it.

UnityRX Pharmacy prepares compounded medication pursuant to a prescriber's written order for an individually identified patient. We do not evaluate injuries, diagnose conditions, or decide what to prescribe. If you have questions about whether a compounded preparation fits your recovery plan, talk with your prescriber.