What is Compounding?

Pharmaceutical compounding is the art and science of preparing customized medications for patients. Commercial medications don’t always meet every patient’s needs. Compounding allows pharmacists to prepare customized medications that are prepared specifically for you — in the exact strength, dosage form, and combination your provider determines is most appropriate.

Compounding can help when:

• You need a different strength than what is commercially available
• You require a different dosage form (cream, troche, capsule, liquid)
• You have allergies to dyes, fillers, or preservatives
• You need medications combined into a single preparation
• A medication has been discontinued or is unavailable
• Pediatric or veterinary dosing must be adjusted

Compounding allows providers to individualize therapy to optimize outcomes, improve adherence, and minimize side effects.

When standard options fall short, compounding fills the gap. Your health is not one-size-fits-all — your medication shouldn’t be either.

When selecting a compounding pharmacy, consider:

• Does the pharmacy follow USP <795>, <797>, and <800> standards?
• Are pharmacists trained in compounding practices?
• Are high-quality pharmaceutical-grade ingredients used?
• Does the pharmacy collaborate closely with healthcare providers?
• Is patient counseling available?

We proud to answer "yes" to all the above questions. Your health deserves careful preparation and professional oversight. 

At EpitomeRx, we are committed to preparing high-quality compounded medications and collaborating closely with healthcare providers to support your personalized patient care.