What is Compounding?

Compound drugs, which require a prescription from a doctor, are prepared by a pharmacist who mixes or adjusts drug ingredients to customize a medication to meet a patients individual needs.

Compounding is a timeless occupation that draws its roots as far back as the ancient Egyptians. The art and science of compounding combines the knowledge of intricate disease states and drug therapies with the patient hands of a specially trained professional. Custom Compounding Centers is dedicated to developing customized medications for individual patients. The foundation of the profession of pharmacy has always been the unique relationship between the patient, physician, and pharmacist. Through this relationship, patient needs are determined and decisions made about treatment regimens.