Compounding
Pharmacy compounding is the time-honored technique of mixing drugs to meet the unique needs of a patient. Customized medications can offer important health benefits. A skilled pharmacist at Anchor Drugs Pharmacy can create a product free of allergens, in the perfect dosage for the individual. Some examples of the use of compounding include:
* delivering medicine in the form most advantageous for the patient, even when that form is not commercially available. Medicines can be compounded into liquid, gel or cream forms, for example, for easier dosing
* combining medications
* eliminating allergens by removing non-essential ingredients such as gluten, preservatives, colorings, and fillers
* providing low dosage strengths for infants or the elderly
* providing drugs that have been discontinued by manufacturers by duplicating the ingredients
* adding flavors to liquid drugs for a more pleasant taste
* offering sugar-free alternatives for diabetic patients
* providing a much wider range of drugs for animals
Compounded medications are mixed by trained, licensed pharmacists. In this way the unique needs of every patient can be met. Pharmacists study chemical compatibilities and compounding pharmacies are licensed and regulated by state boards of pharmacy.
Services include:
Pain Management
Hormone Replacement for Women
Hormone Replacement for Men
Dermatology
Pediatrics
Palliative Care
Wound Care
Dentistry
Veterinary
Sterile Compounding
Infertility medications and compounds
Ophthalmic suspensions
For more Specific Inquiries, give us a call at 650-360-5300
We are an affiliate of the American College of Apothecaries. The basic purpose of the American College of Apothecaries is the translation and dissemination of knowledge, research data and recent developments in professional pharmacy practice for the benefit of pharmacists, pharmacy students and the public.
We are an affiliate of the Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCCA). PCCA's mission is to strengthen the role, position and skills of member compounding pharmacists so they can meet the unique healthcare needs of patients through our exceptional service, highest-quality products, shared innovations and education.
