Adding the clinical framing, because it changes how the question reads.

Compounding pharmacy response time test for compounded supply: I email customer service at odd hours to test responsiveness. A pharmacy that can't answer questions promptly is a red flag.

My current pharmacy: average response time 2 hours. They answered my questions about storage conditions thoroughly and professionally.

Communication quality is a proxy for operational quality. A pharmacy that communicates well is likely manufacturing well too.

A narrower follow-up, since the general answer is now clear:

How long did you give it before you decided it was working?

GenomicsKate said:

Compounding pharmacy response time test for compounded supply: I email customer service at odd hours to test responsiveness.

Beyond-use dating (BUD) for compounded supply compounded products:

Lyophilized (unreconstituted): typically 9 months from compounding date
Reconstituted with BAC water: typically 28-30 days refrigerated
Reconstituted with sterile water: typically 7 days (no preservative!)

Always use BAC water for multi-dose vials. Sterile water has no preservative and supports bacterial growth after first puncture. This is a common and potentially dangerous mistake.

GenomicsKate said:

Compounding pharmacy response time test for compounded supply: I email customer service at odd hours to test responsiveness.

Price comparison for compounded supply across sources I've used:

I use the 503B option — best balance of quality, cost, and legality. The brand price is insane but insurance can help if you qualify.

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