How to Write a Compound Prescription

Compounding pharmacies specialize in creating personalized medications for individuals with unique needs.

Patients who have struggled with traditional medications often work with compounding pharmacies to develop a medication more tailored to their needs.

They can formulate allergy-friendly options, adjust dosages, or provide alternatives such as creams or liquids when standard commercial drugs aren't suitable.

Patients may use compounded medications due to necessity or even preference.

If you have allergies to dyes/fillers, need precise doses (e.g., pediatric or geriatric), require discontinued drugs, or struggle with swallowing pills, compounding offers a solution.

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We prepare micro-doses (e.g., 0.25mg) or high-strength formulations unavailable commercially, perfect for hormone therapy or sensitive patients.

This also helps more easily titrate medications.

A sterile environment is required for some compounded medications such as injectables.

Since these medications bypass our immune system, they must be prepared in a contaminant-free (ISO-certified) cleanroom.

Coverage varies, although, most insurance companies do not cover compounded medications.

We provide documentation for out-of-pocket claims and offer transparent pricing. Some FSAs/HSAs accept compounded medications, ask us for help!