Same molecule as Band Aid
Not all bandages are created equal. The one that stays on matters more than you think.
Multiple sizes. Stays adhered through water and movement. Sterile protection that actually protects. The original still outperforms generics. 50 count.
Ships within 1 to 2 business days from our pharmacy. Free shipping on subscriptions and orders over $50.
The protocol.
- Clean and dry the wound before application
- Select the right size. The pad should fully cover the wound.
- Apply with firm pressure on the adhesive edges
- Change daily or immediately when wet or visibly dirty
- Remove by pulling slowly in the direction of hair growth to reduce pain and skin trauma
Safe for. Use with caution.
Safe for
- Minor cuts, scrapes, and abrasions
- Post surgical minor incisions
- Children of all ages
Use with caution
- Latex sensitivity. Look for latex free options on the pack.
- Not for large wounds requiring gauze and medical tape.
- Replace immediately when wet. Wet bandage left in place is worse than no bandage.
Before you buy just the tablet, look at this.
Fairview Wound Defense Kit$34.99
- Band Aid Assorted 50ct
- Neosporin Triple Antibiotic 1oz
- Hydrogen Peroxide 3% 8oz
- Digital Thermometer
Individual total: $44.96 → Kit: $34.99 → You save $9.97.
Plus you skip the $50 minimum entirely.
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Complete the protocol.
What chain pharmacies never explain.
A bandage has one clinical job: maintain a moist, protected, sterile wound environment while the body heals. The moment a bandage peels up at the edges, the wound is exposed to air, bacteria, and contamination, and the healing environment is disrupted.
This sounds obvious, but it explains exactly why bandage quality matters. Three things generic bandages consistently fail on: adhesion after water exposure (generic adhesives lose integrity after hand washing or showering), edge adherence (generic bandage edges lift before the center pad, creating entry points for bacteria while the patient believes the wound is covered), and sterility of the pad (lower cost generics sometimes use thinner pads that adhere to the wound and disrupt healing on removal).
Band Aid's adhesive technology, specifically the woven fabric varieties, maintains adhesion through repeated water exposure and normal daily movement. The assorted size pack ensures the right sized coverage for every wound. Covering a fingertip cut with an oversized bandage creates unnecessary edge exposure.
This is one of the few categories where I recommend the brand name over a generic, and here's the honest reason: generic bandages fall off. I have seen wound infections in 46 years of practice that were preventable if a bandage had simply stayed in place. The cost difference is negligible over the life of a 50 count box. The adhesion difference is not negligible. And one more thing: change the bandage daily, or whenever it gets wet.
Dr. Mike Acheampong, PharmD, MPH. Fairview Pharmacy, Hattiesburg, MS.
Questions, answered.
How is this different from the brand on the same shelf?
Where we stock the brand name (Neosporin, CeraVe, Lamisil, etc.), the medicine is identical. Our price is what changes. Where a category has equally effective generic active ingredients, the FDA bioequivalence standard guarantees the same active ingredient at the same dose. The pharmacist context on every product page is the part you cannot get at a chain.
How soon will my order ship?
Orders ship within 1 to 2 business days from our pharmacy in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. You'll receive a tracking number once your package leaves the pharmacy. Free shipping on orders over $50. Defense Kit purchases skip the $50 minimum entirely.
What is your return policy?
Unopened products in their original sealed packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery for a refund. For safety reasons, opened skincare and wound care products are not returnable. If something arrives damaged or incorrect, contact us within 7 days and we'll make it right.
Can I use this with my prescription medications or topical Rx?
Most OTC skin and wound products are compatible with prescription topicals, but the order and timing of application matter. Steroid creams, retinoids, and prescription antifungals each have their own rules. For any combination involving prescriptions, please call us at the pharmacy for a free consultation. No appointment, no hold music.
Is this safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
Most products in this collection are safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding when used as directed on small skin surface areas. Exceptions include hydrocortisone over large areas, terbinafine (Lamisil) during pregnancy, and selenium sulfide (Selsun Blue) on the scalp. Before ordering during pregnancy or breastfeeding, please request a free pharmacist consultation.
One product is good. The kit is the protocol.
Dr. Mike doesn't hand patients single products. He hands them protocols. The Fairview Wound Defense Kit is the full version of what most people need. And it skips the $50 minimum.