Hydroxyurea Capsules

Compounded capsules available during manufacturer shortages

Prescription status

Available by prescription only. Your prescriber decides the ingredients, strength, form, quantity, and directions.

Preparation timing

Usually available same day during shortages.

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Specialty Compounds
Prescriber-led preparation

Compounding is used when the prescription needs something different from a ready-made product.

Hydroxyurea 500 mg capsules are compounded by our pharmacy when the commercially manufactured product (Hydrea) is unavailable due to manufacturer shortages.

Common preparation forms

Capsules (500 mg, other strengths on request)
What to know

Information to review with your prescriber or care team

These notes are educational and do not replace directions from your prescriber or the label on your prescription.

What is Hydroxyurea?

Hydroxyurea is a medication classified as an antimetabolite. It is used to treat certain types of cancer and sickle cell disease.

When the brand name product (Hydrea) or generic equivalents are on back order, our compounding pharmacy produces hydroxyurea capsules to ensure patients can continue their treatment without interruption.

What is it Used For?

  • Certain types of cancer (as a chemotherapy agent)
  • Sickle cell disease — increases Hemoglobin F, helping red blood cells remain fuller and less likely to sickle

Questions about this preparation?

We can explain prescription details, storage, packaging, refill planning, and what to ask before the prescription is changed.

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Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Call before coming in if timing, storage, or availability matters today.

Send prescription details

[email protected]. Please avoid sending urgent clinical questions by email.

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Compounding Support

Keep compound refills easier to follow

  • Request refills for ongoing prescriptions
  • Follow pickup or delivery updates
  • Keep pharmacy messages in one place
  • Set reminders before refills run low
COMMON QUESTIONS

Questions?
About Hydroxyurea Capsules

We compound hydroxyurea capsules when the commercially available product is not available. When the brand name or generic product is in stock, we provide the commercial version.

This website does not provide medical advice. The information is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or qualified health care provider.

Compounding overview

Need help with this prescription?

Send the prescription or call the pharmacy. We can review preparation requirements, timing, and storage questions before you come in.

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