Every individual reacts differently to different medications. Some individuals may be allergic to some of the ingredients found in commercially prepared medicines. These individuals do not have any alternative form of medication for their treatment. This is where a compounding pharmacy comes into the picture..
What is Compounding Pharmacy?
A compounding pharmacy is a pharmacy that can make customized medicines using ingredients prescribed by doctors for people who can’t use commercially available drugs. Doctors can also alter the dosage and ingredients of medicines as per the assessment of their patient’s health. This leads to reduced side effects and high efficacy among patients. Pain management compounding medication, weight loss compounding medication, and podiatry compounding medication are some of the common compounding medications prepared by compounding pharmacists.
What are the Key Benefits of Using a Compounding Pharmacy?
1. Use of Customized Ingredients:
Some people are lactose intolerant, or glucose-intolerant and cannot consume commercially available medicines that contain these ingredients. Pharmacists can alter ingredients if you are intolerant to some ingredients. Your doctor will prescribe ingredients that can be used to prepare a unique medical solution for you.
2. Customized Strength or Dosage:
Commercially available medicines may contain high dosages which can cause side effects in children and senior citizens. Compounding pharmacists can help reduce the dosage for children or increase it for older adults depending on what’s needed and as prescribed by their doctor.
3. Adding Flavor:
Commercially available medicines may not contain any flavors which would make it difficult for children and elderly patients to consume. Compounding pharmacists can add any flavor they like. This can be excellent for children or pets who actually need such types of medicines
4. Change the Form of Medication:
Senior citizens and children can find tablets/pills very difficult to swallow. Compounding pharmacists can make medication in any form like liquid, gel, creams, etc. which makes it easier for patients to consume medicines.
It’s nice that you pointed out how a compounding pharmacy could alter ingredients if you are intolerant to some of them. I was watching a health program on the TV last night and one of its segments talked about compounding pharmacy. It looks quite convenient so I’d like to keep it in mind for the future.
Wow, I didn’t know that compounding pharmacies can also add flavor to medicine. I’m interested in looking for a good service like that because I want to look for ways to make my medication more affordable. Compounding will surely be a good idea for that.