Did you know that when there are drug shortages, compounding pharmacists are able to compound drugs that are in short supply? They are also able to compound and prepare medicines that have drugs that have been discontinued by a manufacturer.

The pharmaceutical industry supplies a variety of dosages for drugs, but, unfortunately, it is not enough to cover the individual needs of a multitude of people. Everyone can not be given the same dosage form for a drug to be most effective, and sometimes, a commercial drug available for a patient is not as strong as it is needed to be. Therefore, the patient’s doctor can prescribe a higher strength dose and send it to a compounding pharmacist to customize the medication. On the other hand, if there is a drug commercially available and the dosage is too strong, a compounding pharmacist can prepare the most appropriate and convenient dosage form for the patient.

There are also cases where a commercial drug has “fillers” (inactive substances used to make the active medicine easier to measure) that a patient is allergic to. However, the allergy-friendly prescription can be made without them through compounding. It is important to note that regular pharmacies do not fill prescriptions for compounded medications. You must fill a prescription for a compounded drug at a compounding pharmacy.

Carmichael’s Pharmacists at our compounding pharmacy in Crowley ensure that each compounded prescription is prepared in the precise amount, strength and dosage to meet each patient’s need. Compounded medications we offer include:

• Creams, Gels, Lotions and Suppositories
• Dental medications
• Dermatological medications
• Flavored medications
• Hormone replacement therapy medications
• Pain management medications
• Pediatric medications
• Substitution of liquid versions for easier swallowing
• Topical applications and other methods of administration
• Veterinary medications