FAQ

Unlike mass-produced drugs, compounded medications are made specifically for the individual, offering personalized dosages, forms, or ingredients not commercially available.

Patients who have allergies to certain fillers or dyes, require unique dosage strengths, need alternative delivery methods, or require discontinued medications benefit the most.

Most insurance policies only cover standard, commercially manufactured medications. Compounded prescriptions are typically not covered, meaning patients are responsible for paying out of pocket, as insurance providers do not accept them.

Yes, when prepared by a licensed compounding pharmacist, these medications are safe and adhere to strict state and federal guidelines.

Compounded drugs can be made as capsules, creams, gels, suppositories, oral solutions, eye drops, troches (lozenges), and even flavored liquids for children or pets.

Yes, compounding allows pharmacists to create medications free from dyes, gluten, lactose, preservatives, or other allergens.

Yes, just like commercial medications, compounded prescriptions require a doctor’s prescription.

Absolutely. Compounding pharmacies often add flavors to make medicines more palatable for children and pets.

The FDA does not approve compounded medications individually, but the ingredients used are FDA-approved, and compounding pharmacies must comply with regulatory standards.

Preparation time varies depending on the complexity, but most prescriptions are ready within 1–3 business days.

One of the key advantages of pharmaceutical compounding is the ability to reproduce medications that are no longer being manufactured or may be temporarily unavailable. As long as the required active ingredient in USP-approved powder form is accessible, a compounding pharmacist can prepare the medication to meet patient needs.