Compounding 101:
The purpose of compounding a medication is to find a solution for nuanced problems a patient may experience that isn't solved by manufactured drugs. For example, creating a liquid form for an infant when ones doesn't already exist, or compounding a cream as an alternative to oral pain or hormone medication to avoid potential side effects and optimize therapy.
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The Process
The process involves using raw, pharmaceutical grade drugs and combining them with other active or inactive ingredients along with the most appropriate vehicle for administration of product.
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Extreme care is taken to ensure that the highest quality, accuracy and safety are maintained throughout the process.
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Common dosage forms include creams, suspensions (liquids), capsules, suppositories and troches (lozenge) to best treat the condition and the patient.
Would compounding help you?
At Roden-Smith Pharmacy, we most commonly make compounds as a treatment for hormone replacement therapy or for pain management. Please see the chart below for reference and talk to you doctor about the possiblity of using a compounded medication to improve your current treatment.
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