FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Compounding is a pharmacy tradition that creates customized medications from pure chemical powder to meet a patient’s requirements based on their provider’s prescription. Individualizing a medication could be creating an alternative dosage form such as capsule, topical cream, or liquid. It may also provide a solution for a variety of other problems such as difficulty swallowing pills, or requiring a different medicinal dose than offered by a manufacturer.
Concerned about certain ingredients in a manufactured pill? Compounding can make medication more palatable by eliminating fillers, dyes, and other preservatives. Compounding a medication has the ability to flavor or scent certain prescriptions that many children find hard to take. Even our pets can be picky. They may need a certain medication compounded and flavored that can make it easier for you to ensure they’re taking their medicine and not wasting it.
Other determining factors include your deductible and what type of medicine you are prescribed.