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Prescription Compounding
A
written prescription from a licensed physician (or veterinarian
where applicable) is required for all compounded medications.
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Hinkle's Pharmacy has the equipment, skills, and training to
serve your Prescription Compounding needs.
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Compounding Pharmacist Dan Pavelko prepares a unique
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What is Prescription Compounding?
Compounding is
the preparation of a customized medication to solve a problem or
meet a specific patient need. Compounding pharmacists work together
with prescribers and their patients to decide on the most appropriate
therapy for each individual. For example, if a person is unable
to take medication orally (perhaps due to nausea), we may be able
to place the needed medication into a transdermal gel that will
allow the medication to be absorbed through the skin. Some individuals
are unable to take a commercial product because it contains a dye,
sugar, alcohol or lactose. We can solve the problem by compounding
a medication without the problem causing additive.
If an elderly patient or a small child needs a reduced strength
of medication or is unable to swallow a tablet, we can compound
a pleasantly flavored liquid that can be easily administered. Sometimes
we can prepare dosage forms containing more than one medication
to simplify a confusing schedule and reduce the potential for medication
errors. If you have problems giving medicine to your pets, we can
help by compounding the drug into a form and flavor that the animal
will devour!
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Preparing medication to meet your individual
needs
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Unique dispensing devices making it easier to
administer treatments
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Serving your family and even your pets!
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Do all pharmacies compound?
Compounding
requires specialized equipment and bulk chemicals that are not available
in most pharmacies. Our compounding pharmacist has received extensive
training in modern compounding techniques and regularly attends
continuing education seminars. We also have a support network that
continually generates new ideas.
By combining the ageless art of compounding with the latest medical
knowledge and state-of-the-art technology, we can offer practical
solutions for our patients' medical problems.
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Make medications easier to swallow
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Make medications better tasting
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Eliminate dye, sugar, or lactose
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Make an oral product into a cream or ointment!
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