What is Compounding and Why is it Done?
Compounding is the mixing of drugs by a pharmacist or a trained compounding pharmacy technician who is supervised by a registered pharmacist. Some patients do not respond well to traditional treatment, have a unique need or medical condition. Since commercially made medications are only available in limited strengths, forms and flavors, often a compounding pharmacy, such as PharmaHealth is called on for a solution.
Medically Necessary Reasons – to change the form of the medication from a solid pill to a liquid for those who have a hard time swallowing or require a feeding tube
To Avoid A Non-Essential Ingredient – the patient is allergic to a “filler” ingredient in a medication
To Obtain the Exact Dose – a patient needs a specific dose that is not commercially available
Voluntary Reasons – adding or changing the flavor of a medication to make it more palatable
What Kinds of Compounds Are Made at PharmaHealth?
We offer specialty compounding of medications for both our human and animal patients. We provide a variety of the following formulations:
Creams, Ointments & gels
Capsules & Tablets
Liquids, Suspensions, sprays
Suppositories, Rectal Rockets
Lozenges, Troches
Flavor Changes or Additions
Sugar-Free and Preservative- Free Formulations
Alternate Dosage Forms - Individual and Combined Dosages
Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement
Physicians: How to Write a Prescription for a Compounded Medication
South End Compounding Lab (Main)Jennifer Yott, R.Ph. Richard Brisson, R.Ph. |
Hawthorn Pharmacy CompoundingLuiza Arbain, Pharm.D |
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If you would like someone to contact you/receive more information on Specialty Compounding please click here. Tel: (508) 996-3778 Fax: (508) 996-3779 Fax: (Toll-Free) (888) 790-7979
