Compounding
What is Compounding?
Equipment
Flavoring
For Animals
For Dentists
Over the Counter
What is Compounding?
Compounding is the art and science of customizing medications to fit a particular patient's needs.
Compounding is inherent to pharmacy practice and is what pharmacy was founded on. It was commonplace
to walk into an "apothecary" at the turn of the century and see the "druggist" rolling pills or making special
creams for patients.
In the 1950's drug manufacturers started to perfect the technique of mass producing medications. They we
able to make medications in large quantities with reliable dosages in a short period of time. Soon after that,
the "apothecary" became the drug store, and finally came to be known as the pharmacy, indicating that this
was no longer a place to go to chat with the druggist about the weather and how to cure your son's sore
throat. It has now evolved into a more product focused dispensing role, where the pharmacist has little to no
time to talk to you about your medications, let alone the weather. Compounding quickly fell out of favor,
because it either took too much of the pharmacist's time or the pharmacy was not equipped with the proper
equipment to make a compounded medication.
The staff at Pharmacy Care Solutions is out to change that. We are committed to total patient care. Your
compounded prescriptions will be made to our stringent quality standards and each patient will receive
thorough counseling on their medications. We call each patient after they have picked up a new prescription
to check on the outcome of the medication and to find out if the patient has any questions. We then send a
follow-up letter to the physician informing them of how the patient is doing with the medication and what
have been the outcomes.
Equipment
We here at Pharmacy Care Solutions realize that a patient's well-being is of the utmost importance to them.
We strive to make sure each patient is happy with their compounded medication.
The following is a list of some of the equipment used to compound the medications at Pharmacy Care
Solutions:
Convection Oven Digital Balance & Printer
Electronic Mortar & Pestle Ointment Mill
Capsule Machine Magnetic Stirrer/Hot Plate
Mortar & Pestle Metal Lollipop Mold
Suppository Shells Powder Hood
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Flavoring
One unique aspect of working in a compounding pharmacy is the ability to flavor medications to match the
tastes of the patient. Whether it means mixing a bubble gum flavoring into a child's suspension or a beef
flavoring for your cat, we try to make the medicine taste good so it is less trouble to give. After all, would
you rather have a bitter aftertaste in your mouth after using a vitamin solution or a pleasing mint taste?
The various dosage forms that can be flavored include solutions, suspensions, medicated lollipops,
medicated lozenges, oral sprays, oral troches, and lip balms. Let's say you have difficulty encouraging your
child to swallow a tablet. That is no problem because we can crush the tablets and make a flavored
suspension. The following are lists of human and animal flavors we can use.
Flavor Lists: Human Animal
Note: These flavors are NOT for resale. They can only be used in prescription compounding.
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Compounding for Animals
At Pharmacy Care Solutions we specialize in compounding medications to match the needs of your pet. With
the veterinarian, patient, and pharmacist working together, it is possible to create a dosage form which can
easily be given. For instance, cats are known as being picky animals and will usually refuse any medicine.
They often even eat around a capsule wrapped in food. On the other hand, if you take the contents of
those capsules, make a suspension, and add chicken flavor, the cat may actually enjoy taking the
medicine. Tuna flavoring can also work wonders for cats turning up their nose at regular medicine. But we
are not here to only help out with cats. We can create specialized dosage forms for a dog, horse, or even a
bird. The main point is WE ARE HERE TO HELP in the case of a problem that seems to have no solution.
A few more examples of how we can help is making a peanut butter suspension for a ferret, adding an
antibiotic to beef flavored gelatin balls, compounding a product discontinued by the manufacturer,
developing a gel which can be applied to the animal’s ear, or creating a "hairball" remedy for cats. The
possibilities are endless!
We are here to work together with you and the veterinarian. Please talk to your vet or contact us if you are
interested in your pet using a compounded medication specifically made by us. We have many animal
flavors to pick from that we can use.
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Compounding for Dentists
Compounding can fit many needs in the dental world. Got an aphthous ulcer (a.k.a. canker sore) that just
won't heal? Maybe you need a special toothpaste that is not made commercially. Do you have a child that
just won't take the antibiotic the dentist prescribed because it tastes awful? If any of these situations sound
familiar, Pharmacy Care Solutions is the right place for you! Check out our list of flavoring agents. We can
assist you with all of these special problems plus we can help with the following medications:
Remember, any compounded prescription must be prescribed by a qualified doctor. If you are interested in
more information about how we can help with your dental problems, give us a call!
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Over-the-Counter Compounding
At Pharmacy Care Solutions not only do we compound prescription medications to meet your specific needs,
but we also make a variety of over-the-counter products available without a prescription. We've got products
to help with everything from cough and cold to wart removal.
Here is a list of some of the products we can prepare:
Don't see what you're looking for in this list? Don't delay, give us a call or stop by today to see if we can
help.
Back to top
What is Compounding?
Equipment
Flavoring
For Animals
For Dentists
Over the Counter
What is Compounding?
Compounding is the art and science of customizing medications to fit a particular patient's needs.
Compounding is inherent to pharmacy practice and is what pharmacy was founded on. It was commonplace
to walk into an "apothecary" at the turn of the century and see the "druggist" rolling pills or making special
creams for patients.
In the 1950's drug manufacturers started to perfect the technique of mass producing medications. They we
able to make medications in large quantities with reliable dosages in a short period of time. Soon after that,
the "apothecary" became the drug store, and finally came to be known as the pharmacy, indicating that this
was no longer a place to go to chat with the druggist about the weather and how to cure your son's sore
throat. It has now evolved into a more product focused dispensing role, where the pharmacist has little to no
time to talk to you about your medications, let alone the weather. Compounding quickly fell out of favor,
because it either took too much of the pharmacist's time or the pharmacy was not equipped with the proper
equipment to make a compounded medication.
The staff at Pharmacy Care Solutions is out to change that. We are committed to total patient care. Your
compounded prescriptions will be made to our stringent quality standards and each patient will receive
thorough counseling on their medications. We call each patient after they have picked up a new prescription
to check on the outcome of the medication and to find out if the patient has any questions. We then send a
follow-up letter to the physician informing them of how the patient is doing with the medication and what
have been the outcomes.
Equipment
We here at Pharmacy Care Solutions realize that a patient's well-being is of the utmost importance to them.
We strive to make sure each patient is happy with their compounded medication.
The following is a list of some of the equipment used to compound the medications at Pharmacy Care
Solutions:
Convection Oven Digital Balance & Printer
Electronic Mortar & Pestle Ointment Mill
Capsule Machine Magnetic Stirrer/Hot Plate
Mortar & Pestle Metal Lollipop Mold
Suppository Shells Powder Hood
Back to top
Flavoring
One unique aspect of working in a compounding pharmacy is the ability to flavor medications to match the
tastes of the patient. Whether it means mixing a bubble gum flavoring into a child's suspension or a beef
flavoring for your cat, we try to make the medicine taste good so it is less trouble to give. After all, would
you rather have a bitter aftertaste in your mouth after using a vitamin solution or a pleasing mint taste?
The various dosage forms that can be flavored include solutions, suspensions, medicated lollipops,
medicated lozenges, oral sprays, oral troches, and lip balms. Let's say you have difficulty encouraging your
child to swallow a tablet. That is no problem because we can crush the tablets and make a flavored
suspension. The following are lists of human and animal flavors we can use.
Flavor Lists: Human Animal
Note: These flavors are NOT for resale. They can only be used in prescription compounding.
Back to top
Compounding for Animals
At Pharmacy Care Solutions we specialize in compounding medications to match the needs of your pet. With
the veterinarian, patient, and pharmacist working together, it is possible to create a dosage form which can
easily be given. For instance, cats are known as being picky animals and will usually refuse any medicine.
They often even eat around a capsule wrapped in food. On the other hand, if you take the contents of
those capsules, make a suspension, and add chicken flavor, the cat may actually enjoy taking the
medicine. Tuna flavoring can also work wonders for cats turning up their nose at regular medicine. But we
are not here to only help out with cats. We can create specialized dosage forms for a dog, horse, or even a
bird. The main point is WE ARE HERE TO HELP in the case of a problem that seems to have no solution.
A few more examples of how we can help is making a peanut butter suspension for a ferret, adding an
antibiotic to beef flavored gelatin balls, compounding a product discontinued by the manufacturer,
developing a gel which can be applied to the animal’s ear, or creating a "hairball" remedy for cats. The
possibilities are endless!
We are here to work together with you and the veterinarian. Please talk to your vet or contact us if you are
interested in your pet using a compounded medication specifically made by us. We have many animal
flavors to pick from that we can use.
Back to top
Compounding for Dentists
Compounding can fit many needs in the dental world. Got an aphthous ulcer (a.k.a. canker sore) that just
won't heal? Maybe you need a special toothpaste that is not made commercially. Do you have a child that
just won't take the antibiotic the dentist prescribed because it tastes awful? If any of these situations sound
familiar, Pharmacy Care Solutions is the right place for you! Check out our list of flavoring agents. We can
assist you with all of these special problems plus we can help with the following medications:
Remember, any compounded prescription must be prescribed by a qualified doctor. If you are interested in
more information about how we can help with your dental problems, give us a call!
Back to top
Over-the-Counter Compounding
At Pharmacy Care Solutions not only do we compound prescription medications to meet your specific needs,
but we also make a variety of over-the-counter products available without a prescription. We've got products
to help with everything from cough and cold to wart removal.
Here is a list of some of the products we can prepare:
Don't see what you're looking for in this list? Don't delay, give us a call or stop by today to see if we can
help.
Back to top
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