What does a compounding
pharmacy do?

A compounding pharmacy specializes in creating, or compounding, custom medications. Unlike most traditional pharmacies that purchase pre-packaged medications, a compounding pharmacy will purchase bulk chemicals and ingredients, and turn them into a form that best fits a customer’s individual needs.

Compounded medications serve individual
needs and preferences

The art of compounding medication has largely been lost due to the ease of buying pre-packaged medications from large pharmaceutical corporations. While the traditional pre-manufactured medications are the standard of care (they're well-tested and proven to be effective), there is still a need for compounded drugs. 

Compounded medications give people more options in treating their diseases, primarily in regards to changing dosage forms, which is the way a medicine is given to a person. It can be given in capsules, creams, drops, rapid dissolving tablets, and injections. Here are some examples:

Children’s Medication
Parents are always looking for ways to make their children’s medication dosage more palatable. A compounding pharmacist can take a medicine that is currently only available as a tablet or capsule and form a flavored suspension so the child can drink their medicine . . . and enjoy it!

Pain Management
Pain management is another common change to dosage form. Many pain pills can be made into topical creams, which are absorbed into the skin and alleviate pain in a specific area. This allows for pain relief where it’s needed, but avoids many of the unwanted side effects like sedation and stomach irritation.

Time Release
Compounding pharmacies can also slow the release of many medications not available in a time-release form. For example, our specialists could put melatonin, a commonly used over-the-counter sleep aid, in an extended release form. This allows the melatonin to work throughout the night, resulting in better sleep patterns.

Veterinary Medication
Beloved pets and animals also benefit from compounding. Tablets can be turned into a gel that is applied to an animal’s ear, eliminating the dreaded process of wrestling a pill down a sick animal’s mouth. Many compounding pharmacies incorporate flavors that animals enjoy, such as beef, tuna, chicken, and peanut butter, to entice animals to take their medicine.

Compounding pharmacies can also create custom doses. When tablets aren’t available in the dose that you need, a compounding pharmacist can create a custom-tailored dose just for you. Another is making medication that are no longer made or aren’t profitable for large companies to produce.

With a compounding pharmacy, virtually any dose can be created and customized to your needs. The first step? Talk to us! You may be surprised what we can do if you just ask. When your children or your pet refuse to swallow that pill, or you just can’t seem to get the right dose, keep us in mind.

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Hormone replacement

Medication is rarely one-size-fits-all. That's why we offer private consultations for all male and female hormone replacement therapies. We want to be sure each customer receives proper education on options, dosage, and unique ways to administer therapy solutions. 

Women’s health

When it comes to hormone replacement therapies, we take into account every symptom each woman is facing - low libido, fatigue, depression, etc. - to uncover the best treatment . Visit us for a private consultation, and we will help treat your condition at any stage of life.

Men’s health

Men's health comes with challenges and outcomes at every age, including urological, depression, and erectile dysfunction issues. We offer personalized treatment options for each customer, no matter your background. Speak with a Customedica phartmacist today and get a plan in place.

Pet medicine

Your pets are family, and we understand that. We treat their medication the same way we would treat yours: with keen attention to detail and personalized care. Learn how we can customize prescription dosage, flavor, and application to best help you administer medication to your beloved pet.

Skin care and dermatology

Skin care problems can range in complexity, sensitivity, and severity. Acne, dark spots, melasma, fines lines and wrinkles - these are just a few of the skin issues we help our customers treat with the right topical remedy. Learn more about our process, trained specialists, and options.