Compounding Pharmacies

Compounding pharmacies are specialized pharmacies that prepare customized medications for patients. Unlike traditional retail pharmacies, which typically dispense pre-made medications in standard doses, compounding pharmacies create medications tailored to the unique needs and specifications of individual patients.

These businesses can provide medications in a variety of forms, such as capsules, creams, gels, injections, suppositories, and more. They can also adjust dosages, add or remove ingredients, and create specialized formulations that are not available commercially.

Compounding pharmacies are particularly useful for patients who cannot tolerate or have allergies to commercially available medications, those who require specialized dosages, and those who need medications that have been discontinued by pharmaceutical companies. They can also provide medications that are not available in certain countries or that are banned by regulatory agencies. Nonetheless, compounding pharmacies must adhere to strict regulations and quality control standards to ensure that the medications they produce are safe and effective.