Compounding

Compounding allows a practitioner to prescribe and a pharmacist to prepare a customized medication that is not available commercially, or to place an available medication in a different dosage form to meet a specific patient need and to improve patient compliance.

 

Medications can be compounded into dosage forms that are most appropriate to treat each patient. Desired active ingredient(s) can be compounded into creams, ointments and gels for topical or transdermal administration. In order for medications to be absorbed transdermally, it is critical that an appropriate base and proper compounding technique be used. Compared to oral administration, less active ingredient may be required when a medication is applied topically and the risk of systemic side effects can be minimized. Topical administration is one of many dosage forms we can compound. Common dosage forms include:

  • Medicated Lozenges
  • Medicated Lollipops
  • Topical & Oral Sprays
  • Ear Drops & Insufflations
  • Creams, Lotions, and Gels
  • Modified Release Capsules
  • Sugar-Free, Dye-Free Preparations
  • Preservative-Free Formulas
  • Enteric Coated Preparations
  • Geriatric Dosages
  • Pediatric Dosages
  • Hospice Formulations 
  • Nasal Sprays
  • Eye Drops
  • Lip Balms
  • Oral Troches
  • Suppositories
  • Injectables

many more...


   



A prescription from a licensed practitioner is required for compounded medications.

 

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