Custom compounding
Medication, made to fit
Compounding means we prepare a medication here, from your prescriber's order, when the manufactured version is not right for you: the strength, the form, an ingredient or the flavor.
- Non-sterile only
- Prescription required
What we make, by dosage form
2,700+ formulas on file
Good to know before you ask
Compounded medications are not FDA-approved, and FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality before they are made. We prepare non-sterile preparations only, always from a prescription, and not every preparation can be made. If we cannot make what was prescribed, we will tell you and your prescriber.
Why a prescriber may consider it
Whether compounding is right is a decision for you and your prescriber.
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Trouble swallowing tablets
A liquid or another form may work better.
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A strength that is not made
When a more individual dose is called for.
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An ingredient to avoid
Such as a dye, sugar or gluten, where that is possible.
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A different form would suit better
A cream, gel, liquid or lozenge instead of a tablet.
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A manufactured product is not available
Your prescriber decides whether a compounded preparation is appropriate.
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A flavor someone will take
For children, and for pets who refuse the usual form.
Core specialties
What we are asked for most
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Veterinary Compounding
Pets are not one-size-fits-all, and neither are their medications. We prepare flavored oral liquids in the strength your veterinarian prescribes.
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Pain Management
We prepare compounded topical pain formulations when prescribed, using the strength and base specified by the prescriber.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy
We prepare compounded hormone formulations to a prescriber's specifications. Any change in strength or formulation requires prescriber direction.
From prescription to preparation
The same process, seen from each side of the prescription.
If you are a patient
Ask first
Talk with your prescriber, or call us to ask whether we can make it.
Your prescriber sends the order
Or you bring the written prescription to the counter.
We prepare it here
Made to order on site, to the strength and form prescribed.
We let you know it is ready
Pick it up at the counter, or ask about delivery.
If you are a prescriber or office
Talk it through
Call to discuss a strength, dosage form or base before you write it.
Send the prescription
The way you send any prescription to us, or fax (972) 442-5356.
We prepare to the order
Non-sterile preparations only.
We tell you if we cannot
If a preparation cannot be made, we contact you and the patient.
Other areas we prepare for
Beyond the core specialties. If you do not see what you need, ask.
- Skin and dermatology
- Hair and scalp
- Ear, nose and throat
- Mouth and dental
- Children's liquids
- Women's health
- Digestive and rectal
- Foot care
- Hospice and palliative
Ask about a compound
A pharmacist can tell you whether a preparation is something we make.