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Pharmacy compounding is the art and science of preparing customized medications to meet specific patient needs. Pharmacists possess the knowledge and expertise required to compound safe and effective prescription products. The art of compounding is rooted in the origination of the pharmacy profession. Modern technology, innovative techniques, research, and education allows compounding pharmacists to continue to provide cutting edge patient care.
Some patients do not respond to traditional methods of treatment manufactured by drug companies. Many patients are allergic to preservatives or dyes, or are sensitive to standard drug strengths, or cannot tolerate a specific dosage form. These unique medical problems can be solved with the triad relationship of patient, physician, and pharmacist working closely together. With a physician’s consent, a compounding pharmacist can compound preservative or dye free medications, customized strengths of medications, or different dosage forms. Children and the elderly population often benefit the most from customized compounded medications. Common areas of compounding include:
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Compounding vs. Traditional Pharmacy
Traditional pharmaceutical needs
mean that your physician prescribes you a does and form of a specific
medication. For example...you are prescribed 2 capsules of your medication three times per
day with food. Now, you may not be able to tolerate the casing of the
capsule, or your schedule may be such that you can't eat those three meals a
day at the appropriate times. So, you aren't as compliant with these
instructions and therefore, the effect of the prescription is not as
effective.
So, your physician contacts one of the compounding pharmacists at Precision Compounding Pharmacy and working together as a team, you, your physician, and our pharmacist determine a better solution. Your are given an effervescent powder to mix with water and drink once daily. Now, with this customized solution, you are able to take the entire regime of your prescription and made well.
Compounding has been a part of pharmacy since the profession began. There is only one group of health care professionals--pharmacists--possessing the knowledge and skills required to compound and prepare medications to meet patients' unique needs. Extemporaneously compounding safe, effective prescription products for patients who require special care in a pharmacy is fundamental.
Pharmacy's heritage spans some 5,000 years, and centers on the provision of pharmaceutical products for patients. In the early years of American pharmacy, compounded formulas were the primary source for medications.
| 1800-1950: |
The American pharmacist's role was to "mix
and make" formulas according to prescriber orders. |
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| 1960's: |
By this time, manufacturers took on a
greater role in providing medication therapies, and the demand for
compounding pharmacists declined. |
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| 1970 |
By this time, nearly 100% of all
prescriptions dispensed were commercially manufactured.
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| 1980-present | During the latter part of the 20th century and into the 21st century, the pharmacist's role shifted primarily from a drug product distributor to a medication therapy manager, and the responsibility to offer compounded alternatives grew in need. This new paradigm, known as pharmaceutical care, practiced in the community pharmacy, identified a significant non-compliance problem with traditional medications. |
As a medication therapy manager, pharmacists were called upon to provide alternatives to assist patients in becoming compliant with the prescribed therapy. Because most commercially available medications are limited in available strength, dosage form, and flavor, the only means available to patients and prescribers in overcoming non-compliance problems is to rely on customized options...a compounding pharmacist to work in conjunction with the patient and physician to form a strong triad team approach to the patient's success. Using fundamental pharmacy knowledge, compounding pharmacists invested time and effort to create dosage form alternatives to enhance therapy compliance for difficult patients and unique cases. [top]
- Compounding--the art and science of mixing and preparing medical compounds to meet a specific need with a specific patient.
- Dosage Forms--medications are needed in a variety of forms to be taken orally, through the skin, injected, or via other means. [more]
- Sterile--the condition of being aseptic, or free from all living microorganisms and their spores.
- Flavors--orally ingested medications for both humans and animals can be infused with flavors to help insure the compliance of the pharmaceutical regime prescribed. [list of human flavors] [list of animal flavors]
Our mission is to promote collaborative relationships with the public and other healthcare professionals to build a healthier community by providing excellent service, products, and education. We strive to constantly strengthen our role and position as excellent healthcare providers through compassion, integrity, expertise, and innovation.
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Pharmacy
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State Street, Suite 3, New Albany, IN 47150
812-941-9300 | 812-941-9417 fax | 1-866-941-9301 toll free
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