Compound
Technologies
Pharmaceutical
What are the benefits of compounding?
Medications can be individualized to meet specific patient needs. The physician has
more flexibility with regard to dosage strength, and the route of administration.
Concentrations can be changed or flavoring can be added to mask an unpleasant taste.
Changing the route of administration can eliminate side effects, such as gastrointestinal
distress.
Almost all medications can be compounded with safety and effectiveness. Compounding
also has the advantage of providing medication that is acceptable to individual needs.
If a patient has arthritis, but cannot take a necessary medication because it causes
gastrointestinal problems, our pharmacists can devise a transdermal gel to apply
directly to the problem area. Compounding also allows for individual allergies, and can
fill the need for discontinued
medications that may no longer be available.
Is compounding safe? Is it legal?
Compounding has been a part of health care since the origins of pharmacy. It is used
widely today in all areas of the industry, from hospitals to nuclear medicine. Over the
last decade, compounding's resurgence has largely benefited from advances in
technology, quality control and research. The Food and Drug Administration has stated
that compounded prescriptions are both ethical and legal as long as they are
prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
Is compounding expensive?
The cost of compounding depends on the type of dosage form and equipment required,
plus the time spent researching and preparing the medication. It may or may not cost
more than a commercially available medication. Fortunately, compounding pharmacists
have access to pure-grade quality chemicals that can dramatically lower overall costs.
Can any pharmacy compound?
Preparation of these custom medications requires chemicals and specialized equipment
not available in most pharmacies. Compound Pharmaceutical Technologies pharmacists
have also received additional training in compounding techniques. We work with a
support network involving other pharmacies, Ph.D. chemists and research pharmacists
to exchange ideas, innovations and new techniques.
Does my doctor know about compounding?
Prescription compounding is a rapidly growing component of many physicians' practices.
But in today's world of aggressive marketing by drug manufacturers, some may not
realize the extent of compounding's resurgence in recent years. Ask your physician
about compounding and get in touch with Compound Pharmaceutical Technologies to
find out what can be done to meet your prescription needs.
Medications can be individualized to meet specific patient needs. The physician has
more flexibility with regard to dosage strength, and the route of administration.
Concentrations can be changed or flavoring can be added to mask an unpleasant taste.
Changing the route of administration can eliminate side effects, such as gastrointestinal
distress.
Almost all medications can be compounded with safety and effectiveness. Compounding
also has the advantage of providing medication that is acceptable to individual needs.
If a patient has arthritis, but cannot take a necessary medication because it causes
gastrointestinal problems, our pharmacists can devise a transdermal gel to apply
directly to the problem area. Compounding also allows for individual allergies, and can
fill the need for discontinued
medications that may no longer be available.
Is compounding safe? Is it legal?
Compounding has been a part of health care since the origins of pharmacy. It is used
widely today in all areas of the industry, from hospitals to nuclear medicine. Over the
last decade, compounding's resurgence has largely benefited from advances in
technology, quality control and research. The Food and Drug Administration has stated
that compounded prescriptions are both ethical and legal as long as they are
prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
Is compounding expensive?
The cost of compounding depends on the type of dosage form and equipment required,
plus the time spent researching and preparing the medication. It may or may not cost
more than a commercially available medication. Fortunately, compounding pharmacists
have access to pure-grade quality chemicals that can dramatically lower overall costs.
Can any pharmacy compound?
Preparation of these custom medications requires chemicals and specialized equipment
not available in most pharmacies. Compound Pharmaceutical Technologies pharmacists
have also received additional training in compounding techniques. We work with a
support network involving other pharmacies, Ph.D. chemists and research pharmacists
to exchange ideas, innovations and new techniques.
Does my doctor know about compounding?
Prescription compounding is a rapidly growing component of many physicians' practices.
But in today's world of aggressive marketing by drug manufacturers, some may not
realize the extent of compounding's resurgence in recent years. Ask your physician
about compounding and get in touch with Compound Pharmaceutical Technologies to
find out what can be done to meet your prescription needs.
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