About 503B In 2013, the federal Drug Quality and Security Act (DQSA) was signed into law. It established provisions to create two different kinds of drug compounding facilities: A 503A pharmacy (Stokes Pharmacy) is a traditional compounding pharmacy that formulates compounded medications based on a prescription for a specific patient A 503B outsourcing facility (Epicur Pharma) not only can prepare personalized compounded medications for specific patients, but also large batches of medications for use by doctors and veterinarians in their offices In order to be registered as a 503B outsourcing facility by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), compounding pharmacies must meet stringent rules and regulations to ensure the consistent quality and integrity of their compounding from batch to batch. Referred to as current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs), these rules and regulations are the same as those followed by the traditional pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. To facilitate compliance with these strict practices and processes—which Stokes Pharmacy has voluntarily done for decades, before 503B regulations were promulgated—Stokes Healthcare built a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, where our compounded medications are produced. Bottom line, it means that doctors and patients alike can rely on the quality, safety, and integrity of the medications we produce, knowing they’ve been formulated under exacting manufacturing standards for sterility and purity. Read more here. To learn more, visit the Epicur Pharma website. https://epicurpharma.com Stokes Pharmacy 6000 Commerce Parkway, Suite A, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 p: 800.754.5222 f: 800.440.5899 All information provided on this site is for educational purposes only. Every effort has been made to provide accurate and up-to-date information. It is not intended to be used as medical advice for the diagnosis of individual health problems nor does it review all possible uses, actions, safety measures, side effects, or interactions. Please consult your healthcare provider or veterinarian for the diagnosis and treatment of any health conditions. Stokes Pharmacy compounded veterinary prescriptions are for non food chain animals only. Stokes Pharmacy is licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy. © 2017 Stokes Pharmacy Home Why Stokes ▼ About Compounding ▼ Veterinary Rx ▼ Human Rx ▼ News Events ▼ Contact