Compounding

Compounding

More and more people have unique health needs that mass-produced prescription medicines cannot meet. For them, customized, compounded medications prescribed by their physicians and expertly mixed by trained, licensed compounding pharmacists are a viable alternative.

Physicians often prescribe compounded medications for reasons that include:

The patient is allergic or sensitive to certain preservatives, dyes or binders in available standard medications;
Treatment requires special dosage strengths for patients with unique needs unavailable in commercially available products;
Medications require flavor additives to make them more palatable for some patients, most often children.
For patients who are having a difficult time swallowing a capsule, a compounding pharmacist can make a suspension as an alternative.
Medication requires unique delivery system, such as a sublingual troche (lozenge), transdermal gel, or suppository.

Pharmacy compounding is the art and science of preparing customized medications for patients. Modern technology, innovative techniques, and research have allowed more pharmacists to customize medications to meet specific patient needs. Compounding has been part of healthcare since the origins of pharmacy, and is used widely today in all areas of the industry, from hospitals to nuclear medicine.

Over the last decade, compounding’s resurgence has largely benefited from advances in technology, quality control and research methodology. The Food and Drug Administration has stated that compounded prescriptions are both ethical and legal as long as they are prescribed by a licensed practitioner for a specific patient and compounded by a licensed pharmacy. In addition, compounding is regulated by state boards of pharmacy.

COMPOUNDING FOR LIFE’S PROBLEMS

Infertility
Erectile Dysfunction
Chronic Diaper Rash
Flavoring
Otic Infections
Attention Deficit
Neuropathies
Head Lice
Acne
Arthritis Disorders
Hyperhidrosis
Breathing Disorders
Pets
Oral Lesions
Dental Needs
Wound Therapy
Scars and Keloids
Nausea and Vomiting
Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Andropause (Male Menopause)
Chronic UTI’s & Vaginitis
Migraine Headaches
Chronic Pain Management
Hemorrhoids
Exercise/Sports Injuries
Hospice Needs
Snoring
Warts
Wrinkles and Age Spots

DOSAGE FORM EXAMPLES
Oral Syringes—improve dosing accuracy
Capsules—extended-release formulations
Troches—“lozenges” that dissolve in the mouth
Popsicle—great alternative, especially during summer
Gummy Gels—chewable forms are great with kids
Lollipops—convenient dosage form for extended delivery and local effect
Transdermal Gel, Cream, and Stick—great alternative to oral forms
Emollient Cream—helpful for dermatological conditions
Dauber Bottle—ideal for liquid preparations
Lip Balm Applicators—super for “spot” application
Inhalation Devices
Ophthalmic Preparations
Otic Medications
Injectables
Suppositories
Prefilled syringes
Rapid Dissolve Tablets
Tablet Triturates

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