customized medications

Pharmacy needs that off-the-shelf medications cannot meet. For these patients, customized medications that are prescribed by a doctor and specially formulated by a licensed compounding pharmacist may be a viable option. Even if a medication comes in an available dosage form, there may be an advantage to having it specially compounded. A certain product may work if swallowed as a tablet but may be more effective if, for example, it were mixed into a cream or ointment. Our goal is to give the patient the best level of care possible, which includes the most effective medications for their health concerns.

Many children don't want to take their medications because of the poor taste. Our compounding pharmacist can add flavour to the prescription to make it more palatable. There are many flavours to choose from - apple to watermelon - because people's tastes are as unique. There are many dosage forms such as a tablet that is dissolved under the tongue or lozenge, a lollipop or a transdermal gel that will make taking your medication a more pleasant experience.

Our specially trained pharmacists work with all health professionals, including dentists, podiatrists and veterinarians to prepare medications and formulations to meet their clients' needs.

When deciding whether compounding is appropriate for your medication needs, consider the following:

• limited dosage strengths
• drug form not commercially available
• drug shortages
• discontinued drugs
• hospice & palliative care
• orphan drugs
• veterinary compounding
• allergies
• cosmetic products
• special patient populations

Compounding solutions are available for patients with the following needs:

• pain management
• fertility medications
• hormone replacement therapy
• sports injuries
• skin care medications
• pediatric therapies
• mouthwashes for chemotherapy or dental treatments
• dermatological needs and skin conditions
  

Talk to your pharmacist to find out which compounding options may fit your specific needs