Complete our Ophthalmic Medications Interest Form. This gives our pharmacy team the information needed to help coordinate your prescription and provide the appropriate next steps.

Yes.

Prescription ophthalmic medications require a valid prescription from an authorized healthcare provider.

Skippack Pharmacy does not diagnose eye conditions or independently prescribe these medications.

Contact our pharmacy team and let us know.

Skippack Pharmacy cannot prescribe ophthalmic medications, but our team can explain the ordering requirements and discuss available options for obtaining an appropriate medical evaluation.

A prescription is never guaranteed, and the prescribing healthcare provider must independently determine whether a medication is medically appropriate.

In some situations, yes.

If you already have an eligible prescription at another pharmacy, contact us at clinic@skippackpharmacy.com or text 267-766-0076.

Our team can review the situation and let you know whether the prescription can be transferred or whether a new prescription should be sent directly by your provider.

After we have the required prescription, patient information, and payment, most ophthalmic orders are processed as quickly as possible.

Processing and shipping times can vary depending on the medication, prescription status, product availability, weekends, holidays, and other circumstances.

If your medication is needed by a specific date or scheduled procedure, please tell our team as early as possible.

No.

Compounded medications are not FDA-approved drugs. This means they do not undergo FDA premarket review for safety, effectiveness, or quality in the same manner as FDA-approved medications.

Compounded medications can serve an important medical need for certain patients when a prescriber determines that an appropriate FDA-approved commercially available product does not meet that patient’s clinical needs.

Your prescriber and pharmacist can help determine whether a compounded medication is appropriate for your individual situation.

Compounding may be performed by appropriately licensed pharmacies or, depending on the product and circumstances, by facilities registered with the FDA as Section 503B outsourcing facilities.

FDA registration of an outsourcing facility is not the same as FDA approval of the facility or its compounded medications.

Skippack Pharmacy evaluates the pharmacies and outsourcing facilities it works with using factors that may include licensure, regulatory status, quality processes, testing, product availability, and other relevant considerations.

That decision should be made with your eye-care provider.

The appropriate medication depends on factors including your diagnosis, medical history, allergies, current medications, pregnancy or breastfeeding status, current eye conditions, and the specific formulation being considered.

Tell your prescriber and pharmacist about your allergies, medical conditions, and other medications before starting a new prescription.

Side effects vary depending on the medication and ingredients prescribed.

Some ophthalmic medications can cause temporary burning, stinging, irritation, redness, tearing, blurry vision, sensitivity to light, or other effects. Certain medications can also cause more significant adverse effects.

Review the patient information provided with your prescription and discuss potential risks and side effects with your prescriber or pharmacist.

Contact your healthcare provider promptly if you experience a concerning reaction or unexpected symptoms.

If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or seek emergency medical care.

Follow the directions on your prescription label and the instructions provided by your eye-care provider.

Do not change the amount, frequency, or duration of treatment unless instructed by your healthcare provider.

If your directions are unclear, contact Skippack Pharmacy before using the medication.

Ophthalmic Patient Leaflet

Example Dosing Schedule

Storage requirements can vary by formulation.

Follow the storage directions printed on your prescription label and included with your medication.

Keep medications securely closed and out of reach of children and pets.

If your medication has been exposed to unusual heat, cold, or other conditions—or you are unsure whether it was stored properly—contact Skippack Pharmacy before using it.

Yes, since the medication is a healthcare product/RX – this can be paid for with an HSA or FSA card.  You can use the HSA or FSA card when making a payment on our website: www.SkippackPharmacy.com/payment

If your prescription has refills remaining, you can submit an ophthalmic refill request using the link below.

If no refills remain, your prescriber may need to send a new prescription before your next order can be processed.

REQUEST MY REFILL