Our Cosmetic/Reconstructive Surgeon has asked pharmacy to find Polidocanol for him. My understanding is that he will use it for sclerotherapy. Has anyone heard of this product and have any information to share with me about it? Thank you.

Name of Facility: Hays Medical Center

City, State: Hays, KS

Years as a Buyer: 2

To my understanding polidocanol is not approved by the FDA. Please see below:

"We also note that your firm is compounding drug products containing polidocanol. This also is
not an active ingredient contained in any FDA-approved drug product, and FDA will not
sanction its use in pharmacy compounding."

http://www.fda.gov/cder/warn/2004/Hopewell%20WL.pdf

Name of Facility: East Jefferson General Hospital

City, State: Metairie, LA

Penny,
We have ordered Polidocanol 0.5% inj from MD Custom RX. They are a pharmacy in Glendale,WI. It comes as a 30ml bottle with a 30 day shelf life. You will need a script from the doctor. The number is 414-967-9248.

Name of Facility: St Agnes Hospital

City, State: Fond du Lac,WI

Years as a Buyer: 10