Compounding combines an ageless art with the latest medical                                                                                                   knowledge and state-of-the-art technology, allowing specially                                                                                                   trained professionals to prepare customized medications to meet                                                                                             each patient’s specific needs. Compounding is fundamental to the                                                                                             profession of pharmacy and was a standard means of providing                                                                                               prescription medications before drugs began to be produced in                                                                                                 mass quantities by pharmaceutical manufacturers. The demand for                                                                                         professional compounding has increased as healthcare                                                                                                               professionals and patients realize that the limited number of                                                                                                     strengths and dosage forms that are commercially available do not          meet the needs of many patients and that these patients often have a better response to a customized dosage form that is “just what the doctor ordered.”

At Aspirar Pharmacy, our compounding professionals can prepare:

• unique dosage forms containing the best dose of medication for each individual.

• medications in dosage forms that are not commercially available, such as transdermal gels.

• medications free of problem-causing excipients such as dyes, sugar, lactose, gluten, or alcohol.

• combinations of various compatible medications into a single dosage form for easier administration and improved compliance.

• medications that are not commercially available.

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The efficacy of any formulation is directly related to its preparation, which is why the selection of your compound pharmacy is essential. Ongoing training for compounding pharmacists and technicians, state-of-the-art equipment, and high-quality chemicals are essential. Experience and ingenuity are important factors as well. When tweaking a formula or developing a unique preparation, the compounding pharmacist must consider the physical and chemical properties of both the active ingredient and excipients, solubility, tonicity, viscosity, and the most appropriate dosage form or device for administering the needed medication. Our compounding professionals can formulate suitable medications such as sublingual drops, oral and nasal sprays, and other customized dosage forms.