Compounding Medications
Customized Compounding Medications
At Hills Family Drug Pharmacy, we specialize in compounding medications tailored to your specific needs. Compounding allows us to create personalized medication formulas for patients who require unique dosages, ingredients, or forms not available in standard prescriptions. Our compounding services are ideal for those who may have allergies, need a specific dosage strength, or require a different medication form to make administration easier.
Our skilled pharmacists use state-of-the-art equipment and high-quality ingredients to prepare compounded medications that meet the exact specifications provided by your healthcare provider. Whether you need a medication that is no longer commercially available, a different dosage form for easier administration, or a customized blend of active ingredients, we are here to help. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide personalized care and work closely with patients and their healthcare providers to ensure that every need is met.
Why Choose Compounding?
Compounding is especially beneficial for patients with unique health needs that cannot be addressed by mass-produced medications. Some of the reasons patients may benefit from compounded medications include:
Allergies or Sensitivities: Many commercially available medications contain dyes, preservatives, or other inactive ingredients that some patients may be allergic to or sensitive to. Compounding allows us to remove these ingredients, creating a safe and effective medication specifically for you.
Customized Dosages: Standard medications come in pre-set dosages, which may not always be suitable for every patient. Compounding allows us to adjust the dosage to suit your individual needs, ensuring that you receive the right amount of medication for optimal effectiveness.
Alternative Forms: Sometimes, the standard form of a medication—such as a pill—may not be suitable for a patient. We can create medications in various forms, including liquids, topical creams, gels, and suppositories, depending on what works best for you. This is particularly helpful for children, the elderly, or patients with difficulty swallowing.
Flavor Adjustments: Many patients, especially children, have difficulty taking medications due to the taste. Our compounding pharmacists enhance the flavor of medications by adding options such as bubblegum, cherry, grape, cotton candy, tutti fruity, vanilla to make medications more palatable, making it easier for parents to ensure their children take their medicine as prescribed.
Compounding for Specific Health Needs
Our compounding services cover a wide range of medical needs, including:
Pediatric Compounding: Children often require medications in smaller dosages or alternative forms that are not commercially available. We can create kid-friendly formulations that are easy to take and taste great.
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): We provide customized hormone replacement therapy for both men and women, offering formulations that meet your specific hormone levels and health goals. Our pharmacists work with your healthcare provider to determine the best formulation for you, ensuring a personalized approach to hormone balance.
Pain Management: Chronic pain can be challenging to manage, and not all patients respond well to commercially available medications. We offer compounded pain management solutions, including topical creams and gels that can be applied directly to the site of pain, providing targeted relief without the side effects of oral medications.
Dermatological Compounding: Skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and acne often require specialized treatments. We compound creams, ointments, and gels that are specifically tailored to your skin type and condition, providing effective relief and improving skin health.
Veterinary Compounding: Pets are part of the family too, and they deserve the best care. We provide compounded medications for pets, including flavored chews, liquids, and topical treatments to ensure that administering medication to your furry friend is as easy as possible.
Our Compounding Process
Partnering with Your Healthcare Provider
Compounding is a collaborative process, and we work closely with your healthcare provider to ensure the best outcomes for your treatment. By partnering with doctors, veterinarians, and other healthcare professionals, we can create medications that are specifically designed to meet the unique needs of each patient. Whether you need a compounded solution for a temporary condition or long-term treatment, we are committed to providing the highest level of care.
Experience the Benefits of Personalized Medications
At Hills Family Drug Pharmacy, we are dedicated to providing customized solutions that make managing your health easier and more effective. Our compounding services are designed to meet the unique needs of each patient, ensuring that you receive the care you deserve. If you think compounded medications may be right for you or a loved one, Contact us today to learn more about how we can help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you flavor medications for children?
Yes, we can flavor any medications for children.
What types of medications can be compounded?
Any prescribed medication can be compunded.
How do I know if I need a compounded medication?
If the doctor writes for a strength for a medication that is not available, it can be compounded to a different strength that is specific to the patient’s weight. Additionally, if a doctor wants 2 or more ingredients mixed together that are commercially sold separately, those medicines are compounded.
Do you work with healthcare providers to compound medications?
Yes, we do.
Is compounding safe?
Yes, in fact in some cases it can be safer since it is more specific to a patient’s weight and height.
Can you compound medications that are not commercially available?
Yes, we can.
Can you compound medications for people with allergies?
Yes, we can.
Do you offer hormone replacement therapy (HRT) compounding?
Yes, we can.