Dermatology Compounding Pharmacy in West Michigan
Custom dermatology compounding formulations for every need.
Watkins Pharmacy & Surgical Supply is a 503A compounding pharmacy providing custom dermatology formulations to physicians and patients across Michigan. We compound topical numbing creams like Lasercaine, hydroquinone combination creams for hyperpigmentation, Aladerm-based creams for dry and cracked skin, and custom formulas built to a physician’s exact specifications in the strength, size, and vehicle each prescription calls for. While patients from Muskegon, Grand Rapids, and Holland can pick up in-store or arrange delivery; we serve physicians and patients statewide with compounded prescriptions shipped directly.
Dermatology Compounds We Offer
Lasercaine Cream
Water-based topical numbing cream compounding lidocaine USP, prilocaine USP, tetracaine USP, and bupivacaine HCl with DMSO. Available in 10gm, 25gm, 50gm, 60gm, 75gm, and 100gm sizes.
BLT Cream (Benzocaine / Lidocaine / Tetracaine)
Our BLT topical numbing cream is available in four strength combinations to match your protocol: 20/6/4, 20/8/8, 20/8/6, and 20/10/4. Available in 30gm and 60gm sizes.
Lasercaine Anhydrous Gel
The anhydrous-base version of our Lasercaine formula — lidocaine USP, tetracaine USP, and bupivacaine HCl with DMSO — for providers who prefer a non-water-based topical numbing agent. Same size range as Lasercaine Cream: 10gm–100gm.
Hydroquinone 4% Microneedle Cream
A 4% hydroquinone formulation for hyperpigmentation protocols, compounded in 30gm quantities.
Lidocaine 23% / Tetracaine 7% Topical Gel
A higher-strength two-ingredient topical numbing gel, available in 10gm and 30gm sizes.A higher-strength two-ingredient topical numbing gel, available in 10gm and 30gm sizes.
Aladerm 20% Urea Cream
An Aladerm base combined with 20% urea, water, and Aquaphor for dry, cracked hands and feet. Available in 1-ounce, 2-ounce, and 4-ounce sizes.
Custom Formulas
Don’t see what you’re looking for? We invite you to call our compounding lab directly at 231-683-1708 to discuss a formulation built to your specifications.
What Is Dermatology Compounding?
Dermatology compounding is the process of preparing a customized skin medication for a specific patient rather than dispensing a fixed commercial product. A licensed compounding pharmacist can combine active ingredients, such as the lidocaine, prilocaine, tetracaine, and benzocaine blends used in our numbing creams, into a single formulation, adjust the strength (as with our four BLT combinations), or build a base suited to a specific use, like our urea-and-Aquaphor Aladerm cream for cracked skin. It’s a way of matching the medication to the protocol instead of settling for whatever happens to be commercially available.
Why Physicians & Patients Choose Compounded Dermatology Medications
- Combination formulations — multiple active ingredients (lidocaine, tetracaine, benzocaine, prilocaine) combined into one application instead of layering separate products.
- Strength options — choose from multiple concentrations, like our four BLT strength combinations, to match your protocol.
- Vehicle choice — water-based cream or anhydrous gel, depending on the procedure and patient.
- Formulations built for the visit — numbing creams sized and dated for laser, injection, and in-office procedures.
- Custom requests — if a standard formula doesn’t fit, our pharmacists will compound to your specifications.
How to Order
- Download or request the physician order form. It lists our standing dermatology formulas with sizes and strengths, so you can simply check a box for common requests.
- Fax or email your order. Fax the form to 231-737-1329 or email it to watkinspharmacy@watkinspharmacy.com. A signed, patient-specific prescription is required for every order.
- Call our compounding lab directly for custom formulas or questions at 231-683-1708.
- Pickup, local delivery, or shipping. West Michigan patients can pick up in-store or arrange local delivery; physicians and patients elsewhere in Michigan can have orders shipped directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lasercaine, and how is it different from over-the-counter numbing creams?
Lasercaine is our compounded topical numbing cream, combining lidocaine, prilocaine, and tetracaine (plus bupivacaine and DMSO) at prescription strength — stronger and more customizable than over-the-counter numbing products. It’s available as a water-based cream or an anhydrous gel, and in sizes from 10gm to 100gm.
Can you compound custom strengths or combinations of lidocaine, tetracaine, and benzocaine?
Yes. Beyond our standard BLT strength combinations (20/6/4, 20/8/8, 20/8/6, and 20/10/4), our compounding lab can build custom numbing formulations to a physician’s specifications — call 231-683-1708 to discuss.
Do you ship compounded dermatology medications to physicians and patients outside West Michigan?
Yes. While West Michigan patients can pick up in-store or arrange local delivery, we ship compounded prescriptions to physicians and patients throughout Michigan.
What is hydroquinone compounding used for?
Hydroquinone is compounded for hyperpigmentation treatment. We compound a 4% hydroquinone microneedle cream to your specifications — every compound requires an individual, signed prescription.