Talk with your doctor and your
Northwest Compounding
Pharmacist about options to meet your specific needs.
Medicated lollipops
Creams
Transdermal gels
Lotions
Topical sprays
Topical gels
Modified release capsules
Ophthalmic preparations
Sugar free preparations
Hospice formulations
Unavailable preparations
Pediatric dosages
Geriatric dosages
Otic insuffations
Nasal sprays
Lip balms
Urethral inserts
Added flavorings
Sublingual troche
Flavored gelatin forms
Eliminate dyes, sugar, lactose or alcohol
Customize combinations
Customize dosage strength
Creative devices for administration
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. Unique containersand devices can improve many options for
medication administration.
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. Northwest
Compounding 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 Northwest Compounding Pharmacy to
find out what can be done to meet your prescription needs.
