Vancomycin 12.5 mg/mL Ophthalmic Solution
Available Concentrations: 12.5 mg/mL, 31 mg/mL
Quantity: 7 mL
Price: Call 833.540.3500 or login to the Practitioner Portal for pricing.
Sterile compounded ophthalmic preparation available by prescription. The FDA does not review any compounded medication for safety or efficacy.
What is Vancomycin 12.5 mg/mL Ophthalmic Solution?
Vancomycin 12.5 mg/mL ophthalmic solution is a compounded sterile eye drop formulated for topical ophthalmic use.
Vancomycin is widely used in medicine for the treatment of serious gram-positive infections. In ophthalmology, it is most often discussed in the context of fortified antibiotic therapy, where higher concentrations are used to achieve sufficient drug levels at the site of infection.
Compounding allows for ophthalmic formulations at concentrations not typically available commercially.
What is the Mechanism of Action?
Vancomycin works by:
- Inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis
- Preventing proper formation of peptidoglycan layers
- Leading to bacterial cell death
This mechanism provides potent activity against gram-positive organisms, including those that may demonstrate resistance to other antibiotic classes.
Clinical Scenarios Where Ophthalmologists Explore Vancomycin 12.5 mg/mL Eye Drops
Ophthalmologists may consider this compounded formulation in scenarios such as:
- Severe bacterial keratitis, particularly when gram-positive organisms are suspected
- Corneal ulcers requiring fortified antibiotic therapy
- Infections involving resistant organisms, including MRSA
- Cases not responding to initial antibiotic treatment
- Combination fortified regimens, often alongside gram-negative coverage (e.g., tobramycin)
Use is determined by the treating ophthalmologist based on severity, organism suspicion, and clinical response.
Why Ophthalmologists Choose Massey Drugs
- Sterile compounding laboratory experienced in ophthalmic preparations
- Preservative-free formulations tailored for ocular use
- Direct pharmacist access for clinical questions
- Fast turnaround with patient shipment typically within 24–48 hours
- Experience working with corneal specialists and surgical practices
- NABP Accredited Compounding Pharmacy
States We Serve
Massey Drugs is a sterile ophthalmic compounding pharmacy licensed to ship ophthalmic solutions to patients in: Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, and Texas.
How to Prescribe Vancomycin 12.5 mg/mL Ophthalmic Solution
Download Rx Blank from the Practitioner Portal and send to Massey Drugs:
FAX: 800.637.2601
Phone: 833.540.3500
OR
e-Scribe: NPI#: 1295756245 | NCPCP#: 0127553
Massey Drugs | Cloverdale Road
Upon receipt of prescription, Massey Drugs contacts the patient to confirm shipping address and credit card payment.
Medication ships to patient Next Day Air once processed.
Massey Drugs provides competitively priced compounded ophthalmic eye drops with transparent, prescriber-accessible pricing. All compound pricing can be viewed in our Practitioner Portal so costs can be communicated to patients before prescribing.
Speak with a Pharmacist
If you have questions about ophthalmic compounding, formulation options, or whether this therapy may be appropriate for a specific clinical scenario, our pharmacists are available to consult. Call 833-540-3500 or contact us.
Frequentley Asked Questions
When is Vancomycin chosen over other ophthalmic antibiotics?
Vancomycin is typically considered when there is concern for resistant gram-positive organisms, such as MRSA, or when a patient is not responding to first-line antibiotic therapy.
How does Vancomycin fit into fortified antibiotic regimens?
Vancomycin is often used as the gram-positive coverage component in fortified regimens, commonly paired with an agent targeting gram-negative organisms for broad-spectrum treatment.
Why are higher concentrations like 31 mg/mL used in ophthalmology?
Higher concentrations may be used to achieve adequate drug penetration and therapeutic levels at the site of infection, particularly in severe corneal infections.
Additional Ophthalmic Compounding Capabilities
We compound additional sterile ophthalmic therapies used for:
- Post-operative Care
- Emergency & Infection Management
- Emergency & Corneal Scarring Support
- Glaucoma Compounding
- Myopia Management
Explore our full range of ophthalmic compounding capabilities.