A compound pharmacy and a traditional pharmacy both prepare prescribed medications as directed by doctors.  The difference between a compounding pharmacy and a regular pharmacy is that a compounding pharmacy has the expertise and experience to customize a medication for individual patients based on their unique needs and circumstances.  A standard pharmacy dispenses prescriptions in standardized forms and formulations.  A compounding pharmacy can tailor a prescription for a patient’s specific needs.

There are many reasons why a compounding pharmacy is the right choice for your pharmacy needs.  Patients may have sensitivities to FDA-approved medications, such as children or seniors who cannot swallow a capsule or tablet form of a drug, or a patient who is allergic to dyes or coloring used in commercial medications in standardized dosages.  A compounding pharmacy produces a pharmaceutical prescription by altering ingredients for a completely customized prescription to alleviate any issues with commercial medications.