Imatinib Compounded

Compounded imatinib capsules prepared to your prescriber's exact specifications by CareFirst Specialty Pharmacy, a PCAB-accredited 503A compounding pharmacy licensed to dispense in all 50 states.

Key Facts

Dosage form	Oral capsules
Strengths	25, 50, 150, 200, 250 mg — Get Quote for additional strengths
Prescription	Required (patient-specific)
Ships to	All 50 states

What Is Imatinib?

Imatinib is an oral kinase inhibitor, a type of targeted therapy. It works by blocking specific enzymes called tyrosine kinases, including BCR-ABL, KIT (CD117), and PDGFR, that send growth signals inside certain cells.

Commercially manufactured imatinib (brand name Gleevec® and FDA-approved generics) is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for several conditions, including Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia (Ph+ CML), Ph+ acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL), KIT-positive gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), and certain other blood and tissue disorders. Your prescriber determines whether imatinib is appropriate for you and at what dose.

Why Choose Compounded Imatinib?

Commercial imatinib is supplied in a limited range of tablet strengths. Some patients need a dose or formulation that isn't available off the shelf. When a prescriber determines that a patient-specific preparation is needed, our pharmacists can compound imatinib capsules to support:

• Precise dosing: Strengths allow prescribers to order doses that don't match commercially available tablets, such as weight- or body-surface-area-based doses.
• Dose adjustments: Smaller increments can help when a prescriber is adjusting a dose up or down over time.
• Excipient sensitivities: Capsules can be prepared without certain dyes, fillers, or other inactive ingredients a patient may need to avoid.
• Custom strengths: Need a strength not listed? Request a custom quote and our team will follow up.

Product Details

Active ingredient	Imatinib
Drug class	Tyrosine kinase inhibitor (antineoplastic)
Dosage form	Oral capsules
Available strengths	25 mg, 50 mg, 150 mg, 200 mg, 250 mg; other strengths by custom quote
Prescription status	Rx only. Compounded and dispensed only upon receipt of a valid, patient-specific prescription.
Prepared by	CareFirst Specialty Pharmacy, Mount Laurel, NJ (PCAB-accredited 503A compounding pharmacy)

Taking Imatinib

Always take imatinib exactly as directed by your prescriber. General information from the FDA-approved labeling for commercial imatinib includes:

• Imatinib is typically taken with a meal and a large glass of water.
• Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice unless your prescriber tells you otherwise; it can affect how imatinib is processed in the body.
• Imatinib interacts with many medications and supplements, including St. John's wort. Tell your prescriber and pharmacist about everything you take.
• Your prescriber will usually order regular blood tests to monitor blood counts and liver function during treatment.

Important Safety Information

How to Order Compounded Imatinib

1. Get a prescription. Your prescriber sends it by e-Rx (CareFirst Specialty Pharmacy, Mount Laurel NJ, NCPDP #3151266), fax, or phone, or you can transfer an existing prescription.
2. We verify and compound. Our pharmacists review the prescription and prepare your capsules to the prescribed strength.
3. We ship to you. Your medication is shipped directly to your door anywhere in the U.S.

Questions? Call our pharmacy team at 844.822.7379 or email csr@cfspharmacy.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a prescription to buy imatinib?

Yes. Imatinib is a prescription-only medication. CareFirst Specialty Pharmacy compounds and dispenses imatinib only after receiving a valid, patient-specific prescription from a licensed prescriber.

What strengths of compounded imatinib are available?

We commonly compound imatinib capsules in 25 mg, 50 mg, 150 mg, 200 mg, and 250 mg, but can compound a strength that you specifically need. If your prescriber orders a different strength, you can request a custom quote.

Is compounded imatinib the same as Gleevec?

No. Compounded imatinib contains the same active ingredient as Gleevec®, but it is not the same product. It is prepared by a licensed pharmacy for an individual patient and may differ in strength, dosage form, and inactive ingredients. For example, capsules can be made without dyes, fillers, or other inactive ingredients the patient is allergic or sensitive to. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved and are not reviewed by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or quality. Your prescriber decides whether a compounded preparation is appropriate for you.

Can my prescriber send the prescription electronically?

Yes. Prescribers can search for CareFirst Specialty Pharmacy, Mount Laurel NJ (NCPDP #3151266) in their e-prescribing system, fax to (800) 786-1405, or call (844) 822-7379.

Do you ship compounded imatinib to my state?

CareFirst Specialty Pharmacy is licensed to dispense in all 50 states and ships prescriptions nationwide.

How much does compounded imatinib cost?

Pricing depends on strength and quantity, starting as low as $84.09. Select a strength and quantity above to see your price, or contact us for current pricing.

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