Custom Compounded Cream Costs $500/Month…Generic Prescription Equivalent Costs $15/Month
A custom compounded acne cream might cost you $500 per month, while a generic prescription equivalent—one that may work just as well—costs $15.
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A custom compounded acne cream might cost you $500 per month, while a generic prescription equivalent—one that may work just as well—costs $15.
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While it might feel satisfying to blame your acne on that slice of cake, the reality is more nuanced.
