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| Pharmacy Solutions, Inc |
| 1516 Washington Street |
| (Second floor of US Bank building) |
| Two Rivers, WI 54241 |
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| Phone: (920) 553-1225 |
| Fax: (920) 794-7091 |
| Email Us
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| Frequently
Asked Questions |
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What
is compounding? |
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Prescription
compounding combines an ageless art with the latest medical
knowledge and state-of-the-art technology. Specially trained
pharmacists will work with your physician to prepare customized
medications to meet your specific needs. The practice of compounding
dates back to the origins of pharmacy. Within the last two decades,
though, compounding has experienced resurgence, as modern technology
and innovative techniques and research have allowed more pharmacists
to customize medications to meet specific patient needs. |
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| Q. |
How
does compounding benefit me? |
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Compounding
offers several potential benefits. Some patients are allergic
to preservatives or dyes in commercially available products.
A compounding pharmacist working with your doctor may be able
to compound a product containing the same active ingredient
without the allergy-inducing dye or filler. With a physician’s
prescription, a compounding pharmacist can change the dosage
form of a medication to make it easier for the patient to ingest,
or add flavor to it to make it more palatable. The pharmacist
also can prepare the medication using several unique delivery
systems, such as sublingual troches or lozenges, lollipops,
or transdermal gels, which are helpful for those patients who
have a difficult time swallowing a pill. |
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| Q. |
What
medications can be compounded? |
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Most medications
can be compounded in some form. Compounded prescriptions are
ideal for any patient requiring unique dosages and/or delivery
devices. Examples of these are solutions, suspensions, suppositories,
sprays, oral rinses, lipsticks, and transdermal gels. Compounding
applications apply to many areas of medicine, including bio-identical
hormone replacement therapy, veterinary, hospice, pediatric,
dental, dermatology, chronic pain management, neuropathies,
sports medicine, wound therapy, podiatry, and gastroenterology. |
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| Q. |
Is
compounding legal? Is it safe? |
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Compounding
has been part of healthcare since the origins of pharmacy. Over
the last decade, the resurgence of compounding has largely benefited
from advances in technology, quality control and research methodology.
The Food and Drug Administration has stated that compounded
prescriptions are both ethical and legal as long as they are
prescribed by a licensed practitioner for a specific patient
and compounded by a licensed pharmacy. In addition, state boards
of pharmacy regulate compounding. |
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| Q. |
Does
my doctor know about compounding? |
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Prescription
compounding is a rapidly growing component of many physicians’
practices. But in today’s world of aggressive marketing
by drug manufacturers, some may not realize the extent of compounding’s
resurgence in recent years. Pharmacy Solutions is committed
to providing high-quality compounded medications in the dosage
form and strength prescribed by the physician. Through the triad
relationship of patient, physician, and pharmacist, all three
can work together to solve unique medical problems. |
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