What is Compounding?
Pharmaceutical compounding is the creation of a medicinal drug using customized medication to meet the specific needs of each patient, whether human or animal. This is done by a licensed pharmacist to create a unique dose strength and form for a patient who may not have had their needs met by commercially available drugs. A patient may not be able to tolerate the commercially available drug, the exact preparation needed may not be commercially available, or a patient may require a drug that is currently in shortage or discontinued, making compounding pharmacy the perfect solution.
We are proud to provide to offer a wide variety of compounding services including
As a compounding pharmacy, we are able to produce unique dosage forms of medications based on your preferences and/or restrictions. Examples include dye-free, preservative-free, alcohol-free, and/or sugar-free forms of medications.
We are proud to provide to offer a wide variety of compounding services including
- Customize strength or dosage.
- Flavor a medication (to make it more palatable for a child or a pet).
- Reformulate the drug to exclude an unwanted, nonessential ingredient, such as lactose, gluten, or a dye to which a patient is allergic.
- Change the form of the medication for patients who, for example, have difficulty swallowing or experience stomach upset when taking oral medication.
Since the efficacy of any formulation is directly related to its preparation, the selection of your compounding pharmacy is critical. Continuous training for compounding pharmacists and technicians, up-to-date and advanced equipment, and high-quality chemicals, as well as experience and ingenuity are all essential factors. When formulating and developing a unique preparation, the compounding pharmacist must consider the different properties of both the active ingredient and excipients, as well as solubility, tonicity, viscosity, and the most appropriate dosage form or device for administering the needed medication.
What is Compounding?
Compounding provides an innovative way for pharmacists to customize medications to fit the needs of their patients. The art of compounding utilizes modern medicine while still holding true to the roots of the profession of pharmacy.
Compounding pharmacies can produce unique dosage forms based on patient preferences and/or restrictions. Examples include dye-free, preservative-free, alcohol-free, and/or sugar-free forms of medications. Many compounds are specialized medication combinations or compounded in other forms that are not otherwise commercially available.
Your pharmacist is trained in compounding a wide variety of ointments, gels, syrups, suspensions, suppositories, capsules and other formulations that can make medications easier to take, address any special health problems, or just simply get you feeling better, faster.
Compounded medications are generally safe and effective for most patients who have talked to their doctor about their health and how a compounded medication can help them.
Medications are compounded and dispensed to patients only upon receipt of a valid patient-specific prescription.
Compounding requires a relationship between the patient, physician, and pharmacist. Together, they will work together to provide an alternative treatment option when and if the currently available treatment options are not the best fit for you.
Fast and Reliable Shipping
At Advanced Scripts Pharmacy, we understand the importance of timely access to your child's medications. That's why we offer fast, reliable shipping nationwide. No matter where you are in the United States, our customized compounded therapies can be delivered right to your doorstep with next-day shipping options available for most prescriptions. Your child's health shouldn't have to wait.