We are the experts in compounded medications

 

We believe that compounded products have an important role in today’s medicine –personalised medicine. Allergies, different doses, better tasting formulas, or easier administration are all factors that can be tailored to your needs. So why settle for a one-size-fits-all medication when you can work with your healthcare team to come up with a solution that’s created especially for you? 

What actually is compounding?

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Drug compounding is when specially trained pharmacists combine active ingredients to make a formulation personalised to you. These formulas are always based on what your doctor has recommended, but just given that extra bit of consideration to make sure that it’s the right formulation for your specific needs.

Why should I consider a compounded product?

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Compounded products are created to fill the need for people that aren’t able to take commercial medications in their original formulation. There are many reasons why this could happen, here are some common examples: 

  • Allergies to an ingredient in the original formulation
    (i.e. a colour dye for the pill colour)

  • Alternate form of administration
    (i.e. a young child that has difficulty swallowing a tablet)

  • There currently isn’t a medication available for what is needed

  • Adding natural ingredients to medical formulations
    Some medications can benefit from the addition of natural ingredients, such as medicinal cannabis.

  • Custom dose
    (i.e. A dose that is greater/less than what is provided in the original formulation)

  • Deprescribing

There are certain conditions that compounded products are used more often

 

Certain medical conditions are more challenging than others to treat. Often times, this is the ideal situation to consider a compounded product. Compounded products may be beneficial in the following conditions:

  • Chronic pain management

  • Difficulty sleeping

  • Combating hair loss

  • Dermatology needs, including skin conditions such as psoriasis

  • Hormone replacement therapies

  • Attention deficit disorder

  • Vitamin D, specifically for osteoporosis

However, this list continues to grow as more people are looking to compounded products to meet their individual needs.

How do I request a compounded product?

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Requesting a compounded product begins with a conversation. Visit your local pharmacy today and speak with a health professional.