Compounding

Compounded medications are made based on a practitioner’s prescription for a special medication formula or strength not commercially available.

Compounding is achieved through an essential triad relationship — patient, physician and pharmacist. The physician first prescribes the medication, then the pharmacist takes the necessary ingredients, compounds them, and dispenses the medicine to the patient after a thorough consultation. This enables patients to receive the type of personalized care they deserve and allows independent community pharmacists the opportunity to provide superior, patient-oriented services.

There are several reasons why pharmacists compound prescription medications; yet, the most important one is patient noncompliance. Many patients are allergic to preservatives or dyes, or are sensitive to standard drug strengths.

With a physician’s prescription, a compounding pharmacist can change the strength of a medication, alter its form to make it easier for the patient to ingest, and add flavor to it to make it more palatable. The pharmacist also can prepare the medication using several unique delivery systems, such as a sublingual troche or lozenge, a lollipop, or a transdermal gel. Or, for those patients who are having a difficult time swallowing a capsule, a compounding pharmacist can make a suspension instead.

Gilchrist Pharmacy is a Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCCA) member, underscoring our commitment to delivering safe and trusted compounded medications. PCCA ensures we uphold the highest standards in compounding, utilizing only premium quality chemicals and state-of-the-art equipment. Trust us to provide personalized solutions crafted with care and precision, enhancing your health and well-being. Choose Gilchrist Pharmacy for reliable and effective compounding services.