Compounding
Compounding - The U.S. Pharmacopeia Convention (USP) formally defines compounding as "the preparation, mixing, assembling, altering, packaging, and labeling of a drug, drug delivery device, or device in accordance with a licensed practitioners's prescription, medication order or initiative based on the practitioner / patient / pharmacist /compounder relationship in the course of professional practice."
B E N E F I T S O F C O M P O U N D I N G
Following are a few examples of how a compounding pharmacist can customize medications based upon a doctor’s prescription to meet a patient’s needs:
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Customize strength or dosage.
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Flavor a medication (to make it more palatable for a child or a pet).
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Reformulate the drug to exclude an unwanted, nonessential ingredient, such as lactose, gluten, or a dye to which a patient is allergic.
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Change the form of the medication for patients who, for example, have difficulty swallowing or experience stomach upset when taking oral medication.
Compounding medications treat the following disorders:
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Dark Spots
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Anti Aging
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Rosacea
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Weight loss
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Low Sex Drive / Low Libido
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Neuropathy
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Anal Fissure (Hemorrhoids)
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Eczema
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Scars
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Pets
