Wound Care

Our pharmacy formulates precise, high-quality compounded medications to support healing and prevent complications for various wound types.

Safe and Effective Wound Care Treatments

Healing is both a science and an art. Whether recovering from surgery, managing diabetic ulcers, or repairing damaged skin, the right medication can accelerate healing and restore comfort. A&O Compounding Pharmacy creates customized wound care formulations that promote tissue regeneration, reduce infection risk, and support the body’s natural recovery - helping patients across Monterey Bay, the Peninsula, and Silicon Valley heal with confidence.

Each preparation is designed to balance potency, safety, and patient comfort.

Custom Compounded Wound Care Medication – A&O Compounding Pharmacy
Custom Compounded Wound Care Medication – A&O Compounding Pharmacy

Understanding Compounded Medications for Wound Care

Every wound is unique in cause, depth, and healing response. Standard topical treatments may not provide the precision or comfort required for complex wounds. Through personalized compounding, medications can be tailored to the wound’s location, severity, and sensitivity — creating targeted solutions that promote faster recovery and minimize discomfort.

A&O Compounding Pharmacy works closely with physicians, surgeons, and wound care specialists to deliver advanced formulations that address infection control, inflammation, and tissue regeneration simultaneously.

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Customized wound care formulations can combine antibiotics, anesthetics, and healing agents in one preparation. This allows direct treatment at the wound site while supporting cellular repair and maintaining an optimal moisture balance for healing.

Types of Wounds That Benefit from Compounded Therapy

Compounded wound care formulations can be effective in both acute and chronic healing situations, including:

Diabetic foot ulcers
Surgical incisions or post-procedural wounds
Pressure sores and bedsores
Traumatic skin injuries and abrasions
Radiation- or burn-related wounds
Venous stasis ulcers or circulatory wounds
Skin graft and donor site recovery

By customizing ingredients and base materials, prescribers can ensure optimal comfort, consistency, and absorption for every type of wound.

Benefits of Personalized Wound Care Formulations

Wound healing is complex, and no single medication suits every patient or condition. Compounding provides flexibility to address multiple healing goals in one preparation.

Advantages include:

Combination of antibiotics, analgesics, and growth-promoting agents

Tailored moisture levels for the wound environment

Customized pH and consistency for optimal absorption

Reduced irritation for sensitive or damaged skin

Formulations that simplify multi-step wound care regimens

Commonly Compounded Ingredients and Preparations

Ingredient
Purpose
Formulation Examples
Mupirocin
Prevents bacterial infection
Topical ointment or cream
Lidocaine
Provides local pain relief
Gel or topical cream
Silver Sulfadiazine
Promotes healing and prevents infection
Cream or dressing compound
Metronidazole
Controls odor and bacterial growth
Cream or gel
Phenytoin
Supports tissue repair and granulation
Topical suspension
Hyaluronic Acid
Enhances hydration and cellular regeneration
Gel or cream
Aloe Vera Extract
Soothes and protects damaged skin
Cream or ointment

Advanced Approaches to Skin and Tissue Repair

At A&O Compounding Pharmacy, wound care therapy goes beyond symptom control — it supports regeneration. Using specialized transdermal bases and barrier-protective compounds, we help optimize the wound environment for faster recovery and reduced scarring.

Formulations can be designed to enhance oxygen exchange, maintain balanced hydration, and deliver sustained-release medication directly to the affected tissue. These innovations help patients return to mobility and comfort more quickly.

Trusted by Providers Across the Central Coast and Bay Area

A&O Compounding Pharmacy partners with surgeons, wound care centers, and podiatrists throughout Monterey Bay, Salinas, and Silicon Valley. Our expertise in precision compounding and sterile preparation ensures reliable outcomes for even the most complex cases.

Providers trust us to create safe, effective formulations that support both clinical healing and patient comfort — delivered with the level of care and detail that defines our work.

Heal faster, feel better, and recover with confidence. Visit A&O Compounding Pharmacy at our Salinas location 536 Abbott Street, Salinas, CA 93901 or our San Jose location 2449 Forest Avenue, San Jose, CA 19528 , or call (831) 769-0458 to learn more about our custom wound care formulations. Our team proudly serves patients and healthcare providers across Monterey Bay, the Peninsula, and Silicon Valley.