Customize your medicine - easy compounding pharmacy bulletpoints

How would you like to take your medicine as a tasty liquid or sucker, or a patch, capsule, cream or suppository? It's easy when you get your medicine at a compounding pharmacy.


Compounding pharmacies customize medicines by hand. Compounding is as much an art as a science. Like the pharmacies of 75, 100 yrs ago or back into biblical times, they follow your prescription and use individual ingredients to:

** provide you with a customized dosage, or special formulation such as a lozenge or cream.

** specially mix medicines as combination therapies

** turn a short acting medicine into a long-acting one

** avoid allergic reactions by using only the active ingredient and avoiding additives such as gluten and dyes.

** re-create a medicine no longer available commercially. Discontinued medicines can be formulated for patients dependent on them after the companies decided they were no longer profitable

** provide patients with more stable medicines. Because many small doses may be created at a time, spoilage is lessened. This creates a more consistent level of treatment.


Compounded medicines are often used for:

*** cancer treatments
*** chelation therapy
*** injectables and IV therapies
*** bio-identical hormones
*** pain management
*** nutrition support
*** autism support
*** pediatrics
*** veterinary preparations


Fast Facts:

Compounding pharmacies require a special lab, and these pharmacists have had additional specialized training in tailoring medicines for individuals for optimal results.

Some insurance pays for compounding, but many HMO's do not. Insurance carriers usually will not reimburse thru the pharmacy, so you may have to buy your prescription then request compensation.

Compounded drugs can be purchased from distant pharmacies and sent thru the mail, often at no additional charge.

Talking with a local compounding pharmacist may help many people find solutions to their health and medication needs - one drug may not fit all patients.

You are no longer limited to 'standard' medicines, making compliance much easier.

Compounding pharmacies are usually located near universities and hospitals. You may find a compounding pharmacy online or by using the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists Locator