The prescriber has more flexibility with regards to the strength of the dosage and the route of administration. Concentrations can be changed or flavoring can be added to mask an unpleasant taste. Side effects, such as gastrointestinal distress, can be reduced or eliminated by changing the route of administration. Through the art of compounding, medications can be tailored to meet specific patient needs.

Compounding has been a part of healthcare since the origins of pharmacy. It is used widely today in all areas of the healthcare industry including hospitals, veterinary clinics, and nuclear medicine. Over the last couple of decades, the resurgence of compounding 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 a licensed practitioner prescribes them.

Pharmaceutical compounding is the art and science of preparing a unique, patient-specific medication to meet a unique patient-specific medical need. In order to meet this need, each patient’s prescription is made from scratch, using pure ingredients with the highest standard of quality. Our products are frequently tested by a 3rd party laboratory to assure they meet or exceed standards for purity, potency and sterility. Our quality assurance team works hand in hand with our training team to ensure that our entire staff is thoroughly trained and re-trained through comprehensive graded observation. Our compounding pharmacy is outfitted with specialized compounding equipment including: analytical balances, capsule machines, a MAZ high speed gravitational mixer, negative pressure compounding areas, and more than 2 dozen powder containment hoods, all of which are routinely calibrated and certified to maximize safety and accuracy in our products.