Miiskin & Foothills pharmacy: A seamless patient experience
Transforming dermatological care directly through your smartphone.
Table of Content:
Miiskin’s unique care model | What problem is Miiskin trying to solve? | What the partnership solves | Convenient access to compounded medication | Three dermatologists share their perspective | How the process works | What patients get with Miiskin | FAQ
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Miiskin has focused on delivering high-quality dermatology care by connecting patients with independent, board-certified dermatologists through its innovative telehealth platform. Now, through Miiskin’s partnership with Foothills Professional Compounding Pharmacy, patients can seamlessly receive personalized prescription treatments, ordered and delivered as part of the same dermatology visit.
This collaboration creates a unified, end-to-end experience: dermatologist evaluation, customized compounded medications, prescription fulfillment, and doorstep delivery are all integrated into one simple, patient-friendly flow.
Miiskin’s unique care model
Miiskin stands out among teledermatology providers, offering patients superior clinical quality and a more seamless care experience.
Whereas many telehealth providers rely on physician assistants or nurse practitioners to deliver care, Miiskin partners exclusively with board-certified dermatologists. And unlike most services that assign patients to whichever clinician is available, Miiskin allows patients to choose their dermatologist and continue seeing that same dermatologist for future visits. This continuity of care is essential for monitoring chronic conditions, adjusting treatments, and building long-term therapeutic relationships.
In addition, Miiskin is not a pharmacy—a distinction that further supports the integrity of the clinical experience. Because Miiskin has no tied pharmacy interests, dermatologists can independently prescribe whichever pharmacy best suits the patient. This independence also removes the inherent bias toward prescription writing that exists in many teledermatology models that operate primarily as medication-selling platforms. At Miiskin, dermatologists’ decisions are driven solely by patient needs, not by pharmacy-driven incentives.
What problem is Miiskin trying to solve?
Access to timely and affordable dermatological care can be a significant challenge for many individuals, especially depending on where they live. In some states and cities, it can take weeks—or even months—to secure an appointment with a dermatologist. For those dealing with “urgent but not life-threatening” skin concerns, such as a sudden rash, acne flare-up, or a cosmetic challenge this delay can be both stressful and detrimental to their skin health.
Additionally, the high cost of in-person consultations—sometimes reaching up to $300 per visit—creates a financial barrier, particularly for people without robust insurance coverage or those who face high out-of-pocket expenses.
Miiskin has evolved into a online consultations platform to solve these issues by making high-quality dermatological care more accessible, convenient, and affordable. The platform addresses key pain points:
- Geographic limitations: Many people in non-metropolitan or rural areas lack access to board-certified dermatologists, leaving them underserved or entirely without care options. Miiskin bridges this gap by connecting patients with dermatologists licensed in their state or region, enabling them to receive care without traveling long distances.
- Busy schedules: For individuals with demanding jobs, caregiving responsibilities, or other time constraints, scheduling and attending in-person appointments can be a challenge. Miiskin’s asynchronous model allows patients to seek care on their own time by submitting photos and information at their convenience.
- Affordability: By offering virtual consultations, Miiskin reduces the overhead costs associated with traditional office visits, providing a more affordable option for patients. This is especially beneficial for those with limited insurance coverage or high-deductible health plans.
Miiskin’s goal is to improve access to dermatology care, ensuring that no one has to wait weeks for care or pay very high fees to address simple skin issues. By leveraging technology and a network of independent board-certified dermatologists, Miiskin provides timely, reliable, and cost-effective solutions to improve skin health for everyone.
What was missing—and what the partnership solves
Until now, Miiskin users still had to manage their compounded prescriptions through a third-party online pharmacy. Ordering, pricing, and availability were not fully integrated into their patient experience, often leaving dermatologists unsure of how much their patients would ultimately pay or whether their preferred compounded formulas were available.
The new partnership with Foothills Professional Pharmacy eliminates these gaps. Patients now receive a fully integrated telehealth and pharmacy experience, making treatment initiation smoother and far more convenient.
This collaboration also introduces complete price transparency. Most Foothills compounded formulas available via Miiskin cost $48.99 for a 30-gram tube, with some specialized skin formulas priced at $58.99 and certain topical hair-growth formulations at $68.99.
Dermatologists know exactly what their patients will pay, and patients can start their treatment without price uncertainty or delays. Patients still have complete freedom to choose any pharmacy they prefer, but this new partnership offers a level of convenience and pricing that will be hard to beat.
Convenient access to compounded medication
Patients receiving compounded dermatology prescriptions often struggle with pharmacy availability, long wait times, or unclear pricing. Foothills Professional Pharmacy streamlines the process by providing:
- Transparent pricing of $48.99 for most customized formulas
- Custom-blended formulations with up to 5 ingredients
- Fast processing and 2-day UPS shipping
- Simplified refills through Miiskin-integrated tools
- Dedicated pharmacist support
The result is a frictionless, dependable system built around the needs of dermatology patients.
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Three dermatologists on the Miiskin network share their perspective
We spoke with three board-certified dermatologists in the Miiskin network, Dr. Anne Allen, Dr. Ryan Trowbridge, and Dr. Sarita Nori, about why this partnership matters and how it elevates patient care.
“This partnership eliminates the pharmacy guesswork.” — Dr. Anne Allen
“One of the biggest challenges when prescribing a compounded medication has always been ensuring patients can actually find the medication we prescribe. With Foothills, we know that the compounded formulas we recommend will be available, affordable, and shipped quickly. This eliminates the pharmacy guesswork and prevents treatment delays. It’s a much smoother journey for our patients.”
Dr. Allen notes that many patients abandon treatment when they encounter barriers at local compounding pharmacies. This partnership dramatically reduces those drop-off points.
“This partnership lets us deliver the ultimate patient experience.” — Dr. Ryan Trowbridge
“I was using Foothills Pharmacy long before this partnership because of their incredible customer service, fast turnaround, and competitive pricing. But having to fax written scripts was tedious, and didn’t allow for patients to track the progress of their script and see transparent pricing information.
For patients, the treatment experience shouldn’t end with a prescription—it should continue all the way to receiving a medication that was exactly what they expected. Foothills make that possible. Their formulas are reliable, consistent, and tailored to what we prescribe, which means our patients receive medications that truly support the results we’re aiming for.”
Dr. Trowbridge explains that Foothills’ compounding capabilities give dermatologists the flexibility to design highly personalized treatments, including combinations not available commercially, and “without trendy ‘filler’ ingredients that are driven by viral marketing and drive up cost”, ensuring patients receive a medication crafted specifically for their needs and at a fair price.
“It’s personalized medicine finally done the right way.” — Dr. Sarita Nori
“Foothills offers us, the dermatologists, the most efficacious and broad range of compounded prescriptions, all of which have a long history of getting patients to their treatment goals. These are the same medications i prescribe in clinic daily. Happy patient, and happy dermatologist. That is why I am excited about this partnership, which will make prescribing compounded medications via Miiskin more streamlined for all..”
Dr. Nori adds that patients are now commenting on the convenience and clarity of the integrated ordering system.
How the Miiskin + Foothills process works
1. Complete your teledermatology visit
Patients complete a Miiskin virtual consultation with a board-certified dermatologist.
2. Get a prescription for a personalized formula
If a compounded medication is clinically appropriate, the dermatologist sends the prescription directly to Foothills Professional Pharmacy.
3. Order your formula
Foothills prepares the compounded medication, such as tretinoin blends, azelaic acid combinations, or other dermatologist-designed formulas.
4. Get your formula delivered
Medications are shipped quickly and discreetly to the patient’s door.
5. Request a prescription refill
Patients manage refills conveniently through Miiskin’s system.
This simplicity encourages adherence and leads to better outcomes.
What patients get with Miiskin
- Access to independent, board-certified dermatologists licensed in their state
- The ability to choose—and continue seeing—their preferred dermatologist
- A personalized treatment plan delivered within 12–48 hours
- On-demand medication ordering with no forced subscriptions
- Clear, upfront pricing for both the consultation and medication
- Dermatologist-designed formulas tailored to patients’ skin conditions
- A seamless experience with full alignment between dermatologist and pharmacy
- End-to-end convenience, all managed through your smartphone
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