What’s the difference between 503A and 503B?
Explore the differences between a 503A compounding pharmacy and a 503B outsourcing facility.
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Commonly Asked Questions
Belmar’s 503A pharmacies ship to all 50 states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and Guam. Belmar’s 503B Outsourcing Facilities ship to 48 states and Washington, DC.
There are a number of factors that affect turnaround time. Most 503A prescriptions are prepared within 3 to 5 business days of order verification and payment. Please consider compounding time when choosing shipping options. 503B orders are often shipped the day after you submit your order when all medications are in stock.
Yes, contact us and we can provide the information you need about formulary, pricing, and applications. Our most commonly prescribed compounded medications and hormones are available for your review.
After your account is set up, you can begin submitting prescriptions at our 503A pharmacies or placing office-use orders at our 503B outsourcing facilities. If you have questions about your account, our Onboarding Team can help you.
There are a number of factors that affect turnaround time. Most prescriptions are prepared within 3 to 5 business days of order verification and payment. Please consider compounding time when choosing shipping options.
You do not need an account to submit 503A patient-pay prescriptions. 503B office-use orders do require an account with us.
Providers can submit prescriptions in several different ways at Belmar Pharmacy. Requirements to write a compounded prescription may vary by state, medication class or your chosen method of submission.
