What Is Compounding?And how can it benefit me?

Rx Care Pharmacy Locations

12071 Indian Rocks Road Largo, FL(727) 724-4171

1270 Malabar RoadPalm Bay, FL 32907(321) 952-0656

13733 N US Highway 441Lady Lake, FL 32159(352) 391-5533

301 Havendale BoulevardAuburndale, FL 33823(863) 875-5700

725 US Highway 466Lady Lake, FL 32159(352) 633-2105

6018 The PlazaCharlotte, NC 28215(704) 531-5232

11304 Hawthorne Drive, Suite 120Mint Hill, NC 28227(704) 573-6899

16311 Grand River AvenueDetroit, MI 48227(313) 838-1100

1426 S Pine AvenueOcala, FL 34471

4160 Airline DriveBossier City, LA 71111(318) 212-9990

5482 Rattlesnake Hammock RoadNaples, FL 34113(239) 775-6800

421 9th Street NNaples, FL 34102(239) 262-2929

6350 Davis BoulevardNaples, FL 34104(239) 775-7207

What is Compounding?Compounding is the art and science of creating or preparing personalized medications for patients. Individual ingredients are combined in the exact strength and dosage form required by the patient. The pharmacist preparing the compound can work with the patient and prescriber to meet the patient’s specific needs.

Is Compounding For Me?Benefits Include:

•Ability to alter dosage form

•Ability to alter strength

•Avoid dyes, additives, fillers, preservatives or sugars

•Ability to alter taste

•Avoid side effects

•Ability to create medicine that is no longer commercially available

Compounding creates custom

solutions for specific

problems.

We make compounds for…

Hospice DentalPain Management DermatologyPodiatry Sports MedicineOncology Women’s HealthB.H.R.T. Men’s HealthVeterinary PediatricsNeuropathy Autism

Examples of COMPOUNDING

for…

Hospice PodiatryB.H.R.T Sports MedicineVeterinary And much more…Dental

•We can compound medication into various

routes of administration

• Pain management is personalized for the

patient

•We offer treatments for:

Nausea/VomitingPain ManagementMouth UlcersSaliva StimulantsRadiation BurnsAdjunctive Therapy

Compounding/Hospice

•Therapy varies by patient, formulas

are customized based on needs

•Proven benefits

•Experience relief from:

MenopauseHormonal ImbalanceLow Libido Erectile DysfunctionAnd Many More Symptoms…

Compounding/B.H.R.T.

•Ability to meet specific needs based on varying weights and species

• Increased “patient” compliance due to ability to alter form, taste and smell

•Ability to compound products no longer commercially available

Compounding/Veterinary

We can compound…• Hemostatics

• Bleaching Gels

• Dry Socket Compounds

• Root Canal Compounds

• Solutions for Mouth Ulcers

• Topical Anesthetics

• Pre-procedure Sedatives

• Antibiotics

• Adhesives

• Dry Mouth Solutions

Compounding/Dental

We offer compounded solutions for…

Muscle Spasms Jock Itch

Leg Cramps Nausea

Pain Sunburn

Bleeding Bruises

Athlete’s Foot Warts

Compounding/Sports Medicine

We offer compounded solutions

for…

Diabetic Neuropathy Warts

Calluses Fungal

Infections

Heel Spurs Perspiration

Muscle/Joint Pain Nail Removal

Plantar Fasciitis Rough/Dry Feet

Compounding/Podiatry

We can make compounds in the following dosage forms:

•Oral

Capsule

•Oral Liquid

•Transderm

al Gel

•Troches

•Popsicles

•Lollipops

•Sublingual

Drops

•Oral

Adhesive

•Suppository

•Enema

•Nasal

Preparations

•Topical

Cream

•Topical

Ointment

•Topical Gel

•Topical

Spray

•Topical

Powder

What types of medications can be compounded?

Muscle RelaxantsNSAIDsAnti-viralAnti-inflammatoryAnestheticsAntidepressantsThyroid MedicationAntihistaminesErectile Dysfunction MedicationVeterinary Medication

Anxiety MedicationAnti-psychoticsAnti-hypertensiveAutism MedicationPsoriasis MedicationAnti-nauseaAnti-diabeticsArthritis MedicationCancer MedicationMigraine Medication

And many, many more!

Capsules

Benefits Include:

•Allow for Exact Dosing

•Avoid Unwanted Dyes

and Fillers

•Convenient Oral

Administration

Oral LiquidsBenefits Include:

Convert Other Dosage Forms to Liquid for Patients Who Cannot Swallow Pills, such as:

• Pediatrics• Geriatrics

Avoid Unwanted Ingredients, such as:

• Dyes• Preservatives• Alcohols• Sugars

Increase Patient Compliance with:

• Flavor

Options

Transdermal Gel

Benefits Include:

o Can be used for systemic OR local issues

o Beneficial for patients who cannot swallow

o Effective absorption allows medicine to start

working quickly

o Avoid negative gastrointestinal effects

LollipopsBenefits Include:

• Increased Patient ComplianceFlavor Options

• Excellent Results as a Smoking Cessation

• Popular for Pediatric Patients

Troches

Benefits Include:

• Easy Administration

• Pleasant Taste

• Fast Acting

(Soft, gelatin-like, flavored “gummies”)

Suppositories/Enemas

Rectal or Vaginal Use

Excellent Solutions for Patients Experiencing Nausea/Vomiting

Rapid Effect on Conditions Such as IBS, Hemorrhoids and Chrohn’s Disease

Good Choice for Patients with Difficulty Swallowing

Topical

Compounds

Available Forms: Cream ∙ Gel ∙ Ointment ∙ Spray ∙ Deodorant ∙

Lip Balm

Benefits Include:

Increased Compliance in Patients Avoiding Oral Administration

Avoid Gastrointestinal Effects

Increased Effectiveness Due to Direct Application

Easy Self-Administration in ‘As Needed’ Doses

CompoundingEquipment

Specialized Compounding Equipment

is used to ensureaccuracy and precision in

making compounds.

Capsule Machin

e This machine is used for compounding capsules. It allows capsules to be made free of dyes and fillers!

Troche Mold

The Troche Mold holds troches while they cool and take on their final form. Troches provide rapid sublingual administration of medicine. Many flavors are available at the patient’s request.

Sterile Glovebox

The Sterile Glovebox provides the pharmacist with an isolated environment in which he can

compound sterile products.

Lollipop Mold

This mold ensures the proper amount of liquid is used in each

lollipop. It holds the stick in place while the

liquid hardens.

OintmentMill An Ointment Mill

is used to reduce particle size in compounded products. Creams and ointments are ground through porcelain rollers to ensure fine particle size. Smallest possible particle size is desired so that maximum absorption can be attained.

Balance/Scale

This balance/scale is used to ensure accurate weighing

of ingredients

.

Suppository Mold

This mold ensures the proper amount of ingredients is

used for each suppository. We can compound rectal and

vaginal suppositories.

HoodA hood is used to control airborne

powder particles.It provides a safe environment for pharmacists and

technicians to handle the

ingredients of a compounded

product.

Questions?

For more information or to speak to a pharmacist, please call Rx Care Pharmacy to be directed to the location nearest you!

Call us at (813) 304-2221