Occasionally we have people ask why we compound prescriptions when so many things are available commercially. We have found a lot of people, due to special health situations need the medicines in certain dosage forms that are not available. Patients in comas need medications, such as for seizures, in a rub-on gel. Pediatric patients need pediatric dosages that aren't available. Patients need medicines in a liquid form who can't swallow pills or for a GI tube.

A person with stomach or liver trouble may need medicine in a rub on gel to bypass the stomach or liver.

Grandmothers who have used a medication successfully for 20 years find it is no longer commercially available. It can usually be compounded.

Sometimes, it's just as simple as the person needs several medicines in specific dosage forms for one dose.

When a dog, cat, or ferret has to take medicines, you want to do it as fast as possible. One dose - several medicines. That can happen if medications are compatible. Also, special syringes or applicator bottles make taking these easier.

So next time, you're in the store, ask Gary if compounding could help you with any of your special medication needs.

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1.) Get your prescription bottle from your old pharmacy
2.) Give us a call at (972) 264-0268
3.) Tell either Gary or one of our technicians:
          Your name
          Your phone number
          Your old pharmacy name and their phone number
          The prescription number or numbers
          Your doctor's name (and their phone number is great, too)
4.) Any insurance information
5.) We'll handle the rest

You can also just bring in your prescription bottle in to us.