FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions


Q. What is the crucial difference between Compounded Medicines & commercially available drugs?

Compounded Medications are advised by a physician, and prepared by custom compounding pharmacy based on your individuality, also especially looking after your medical needs. Whereas, Commercially available drugs are made by drugs companies in mass quantities which is based on the general population despite considering any specific patient in mind.

Q. How does compounding medications benefit me?

There lie several reasons why pharmacists can prescribe Compounded medications for you from custom compounding pharmacy. Many of the times, the patient is either unable or unwilling to use the drugs, as directed by physicians or is allergic to certain preservatives found in the standard drug. With the consent of your Physician, your pharmacist can-

  1. Adjust unwanted or allergic ingredients such as lactose or gluten, dyes or preservatives.
  2. The pharmacist can adjust the dosage of the medication.
  3. Add your favourite flavour.
  4. If you face a trouble swallowing the capsule, a compounding pharmacist can change the form of drug and convert it into a liquid suspension, either. Some other medication forms include gels & Creams, sublingual troches, or Lollipops.

Q. What type of prescriptions can be compounded?

A Compounding Pharmacists can make any kind of compounded medicines concerning patient unique dosages, forms or devices. It can include medication for-

  • Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT)
  • Veterinary
  • Paediatrics
  • Pain management
  • Dentistry
  • Dermatology
  • Sinus therapy
  • Hospice
  • Weight loss
  • Medication flavouring
  • Sports medicine
  • Wound care
  • And many more!

Q. Is compounding legal? Is it safe?

The practice of Compounding medication has stayed since the footprint of Pharmacy. Nowadays, it is widely used in all the areas of the industry, from nuclear medicine to hospitals. The Administration of food and drug has stated compounding prescription as ethical and legal as long as it is getting prescribed by a licensed practitioner and compounded by an authorised speciality compounding pharmacy.

Q. Can my child – or my elderly parent – take compounded medication?

Compounding medicines provided by online compounding pharmacy work best for your children and elderly parent. It is usual for a young parent to face a hard time getting their children to swallow that pile of commercial medicine, sometimes it is because of the size and most of the times, because of its taste. Your compounding pharmacist can directly work with the physician to acquire a flavouring agent such as grape or chocolate. So, now you won't have to worry about those cranky patient spits. (Compounding works well for veterinary patients, too.)

Q. Is compounding expensive?

Compounding medications given by custom compounding pharmacy may or may not be expensive than conventional medication. The cost of such medication depends upon the equipment and ingredient required, also the sums of the time pharmacist have to spend on researching and to prepare the medication. With the access to the pure-grade quality chemicals, it has lowered the overall cost of compounded medicines and allowed it to be more competitive with products which are commercially manufactured.

Q. How long does it take to fill my prescription?

The process to fill/make your prescription varies, ideally, it takes 24 to 48 hours to prepare a compounded medicine as per specific individual. In some cases, if the formulation is quite complex, additional time may be required. However, if you are in an emergency, we make every effort to prepare your prescription as soon as possible.

Q. Once my prescription is received, what are the next steps?

Once, we have received your prescription, we will ask for the approval before filling your prescription as it is made especially for you. We will also acquire your basic information regarding the payment and shipping options. You can feel free to call us if you have not heard from us.