Why Compounding?
Portland, Oregon
Top Quality Compounding
Extraordinary Customer Service
What is a Compounding Pharmacy?
Generally speaking, no compounding pharmacy is the same. Some compounding pharmacies primarily serve the human inpatient or outpatient sector, other compounding pharmacies might serve pediatric or geriatric patients, others may cater to naturopaths, veterinarians or holistic practitioners. Fundamentally, compounding pharmacies fill an important gap in the healthcare system by providing patient-tailored dosage forms and doses of medications that are not commercially available
Is Compounding Expensive?
The cost of a compounded medication varies depending on the type of dosage form, the time needed to prepare the order and the equipment required. In most cases, patients can save money by filling a 2 or 3 month supply at a time. Our pharmacists are happy to answer any questions you might have about pricing, please do not hesitate to ask.
Can any pharmacy compound?
While some rudimentary compounding can be done in a traditional retail pharmacy, most pharmacies do not have the inventory of pure chemicals nor the specialized equipment required to prepare most compounded medication orders. In addition to having the specialized equipment and chemical inventory, our team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians have also completed advanced training in compounding techniques. Our pharmacy also utilizes a support network of other compounding pharmacies, Ph. D chemists, and research and development PharmD's through an association that provides stability data, compounding innovations, and new techniques.
What are the Benefits of Compounding?
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.
Is Compounding Safe? Is it Legit?
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.
What is Our Dedication to Quality?
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.
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