Results for tag: "Compounding Pharmacies"

Compounding Pharmacies are a subset of Drugstores and Pharmacies that specialize in the preparation of customized medications. Compounding Pharmacies are able to create medications tailored to the specific needs of a patient, such as altering the dosage form, strength, or flavor of a medication. Compounding Pharmacies also offer medications that are not commercially available, such as those that are no longer manufactured or those that are not available in the desired dosage form. Compounding Pharmacies are regulated by the United States Pharmacopeia and the Food and Drug Administration. Compounding Pharmacies are often used by patients who have difficulty taking commercially available medications, such as those with allergies or sensitivities to certain ingredients. Compounding Pharmacies also provide medications for veterinary use, such as medications for animals that are not available commercially. Some companies in the Compounding Pharmacies market include Apothecary By Design, B&B Pharmaceuticals, and Wedgewood Pharmacy. Show Less Read more