COMPOUNDING SPECIALTY

Pain Management

Chronic and acute pain affect everything - sleep, mobility, mood, and daily function. Standard oral pain medications can come with unwanted side effects: drowsiness, GI discomfort, liver and kidney concerns, and in the case of opioids, dependency risk. Compounded topical pain formulations offer a different approach: targeted relief delivered directly to the site of pain, with minimal systemic exposure.

At Playa Pharmacy, our pain management compounds focus on multi-agent topical formulations that combine several mechanisms of action in a single application. We work with your prescriber to match the formulation to your specific type of pain - whether neuropathic, musculoskeletal, inflammatory, or post-surgical.

What We Compound

Anti-inflammatory topical compounds for targeted pain and swelling relief

Multi-agent topical gels and creams combining anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxants, neuropathic agents, and local anesthetics

Neuropathic pain formulations for diabetic neuropathy, post-herpetic neuralgia, and peripheral nerve pain

Musculoskeletal compounds for arthritis, back pain, tendinitis, and sports injuries

Post-surgical topical pain preparations

Migraine and headache formulations

Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) for fibromyalgia, chronic pain syndromes, and inflammatory conditions

NSAID topicals for patients who cannot tolerate oral anti-inflammatories

Available Forms

Topical creams and gels for localized application

PLO (pluronic lecithin organogel) for enhanced absorption

Oral capsules with adjusted dosages

Combination formulations addressing multiple pain pathways simultaneously

Our approach: We specialize in topical pain compounds that provide targeted relief while reducing dependence on systemic medications. If you're looking for alternatives to oral pain medications, ask your prescriber about compounded topical options - or call us directly to learn more.

THE PLAYA PHARMACY DIFFERENCE

Personal care, backed by compounding expertise

Fast turnaround

On most non-sterile compounds - faster than mail-order, more personal than chains.

Direct pharmacist access

Call or text our compounding pharmacist with clinical questions. No phone trees.

Free delivery

Free local delivery throughout the Westside and free shipping anywhere in California. Ask us about timing in your area.

Quality ingredients

Ingredients sourced exclusively from FDA-registered suppliers; compounded to USP standards.

HSA/FSA eligible

We verify coverage and check for applicable discounts before you pay.

Best Pharmacy 2025

Named by The Argonaut, Playa Del Rey's community newspaper.