Compounding is the art and science of creating personalized medicine. It all starts with a problem: the child or pet who can’t swallow pills, the patient with a gluten allergy, the much-needed drug that’s in short supply. For whatever reason, many people aren’t served by mass-produced medications.
That’s where compounding pharmacies are able to provide a solution. Special flavorings, unique dosage forms, innovative delivery methods – using these tools and more, compounding pharmacies work with prescribers to fill a gap in health care through customized solutions for specific patient needs.
Compounding is a great option to explore for people who:
We are a proud member of PCCA which is a company that services pharmacies who provide these compounded medications, giving them training, recipes and materials.
1. Weighing out compounding substances.
Weighing out active ingredients for the mixture.
2. Mixing powders and creams in an unguator.
An unguator is an electronic mortar and pestle.
3. Making a Homogeneous Mixture
Using a mill to create compounds. A mill is a machine
that uses shear force created by three horizontally positioned rolls rotating in opposite directions and different speeds relative to each other in order to mix, refine, disperse, or homogenize viscous materials fed into it.
4. Transferring into Appropriate Containers
We will ensure your product is transferred into the appropriate dispensing container for your compound.