Meeting Special Needs and Problems

Compounding meets specific and unique patient needs and problems by providing:

• Optimal dose- Eliminating unnecessary waste and expense and allowing the patient to achieve desired therapeutic goals.
• Change in dosage form - For example, a patient who is unable to swallow may prefer a lozenge, lollipop, transdermal preparation, suppository, etc. Alternative routes of administration- decreasing incidence of side effects (i.e. GI upset) or avoiding "first-pass" liver metabolism. 
• Elimination of sugar, dyes, flavors- Also elimination of preservatives, lactose and other excipients which are not tolerated or may caouse an allergic reaction. Combination of multiple medications- into a single preparation (stability permitting) for more convenient use and improved compliance.
  

Do not think your specific problem is too unique to be properly treated. With compounding, the possibilities are endless!

Check out the extensive list of dosage forms displayed on our home page.