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Upon a prescription order, we can compound:
- oral capsules and liquids
- transdermal gels
- lollipops
- troches, tablet triturates and sublingual drops
- suppositories and enemas
- nasal preparations
- topical creams, ointments, gels, powders and sprays
- oral adhesives, mouthwashes, and rinses
- lip balms
What are the advantages of prescribing a compounded product?
Capsules: Medications formulated in capsules enable the patient to get the exact dosage needed, while avoiding unwanted dyes and fillers.
Transdermal gels: Works well for patients who can’t swallow, and can be used to help reduce systemic side effects. In other words, can help patients obtain local effect with less likely chance of adverse effect. Common drug classes used in transdermals include: NSAIDS, anti-inflammatory agents, muscle relaxants, anti-nausea agents, anesthetics, antiviral agents, and anti-anxiety agents.
Troches: Can be made in gummy (good option for kids) or slow dissolve dosage forms (ideal for patients who have difficultly swallowing).
Suppositories: Helps patients who can’t swallow receive a required medication. Also helps achieve a rapid, local effect while preventing most first-pass metabolism. This dosage form can be effective for patients with hemorrhoids or irritable bowel syndrome.
Compounding can help meet unique needs in the following areas:
- Hospice
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Can provide alternative route of administration
- Helpful in treating mouth sores, nausea and vomiting
- Saliva stimulants and other adjunctive therapies are available
- Can also help manage pain on an individual basis
- Pain Management
- Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Dermatology
- Podiatry
- Pediatrics
- Neurology
- Nutrition
- Sports Medicine
- Transdermal gels, iontophoresis solutions, and phonophoresis gels can be compounded
| Please call us if you have a patient who would benefit from a compounded product. Most medications can be made into one of the above dosage forms in order to benefit your patients. |
Pharmacy Solutions uses the following equipment to
prepare compounded products:
- Electronic (digital) balance, interfaced with software dispensing system designed to maintain accuracy
- Hot plate with magnetic stirrer
- Powder containment hood
- Capsule machine
- Suppository and troche molds
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