Ashbiz Pharmacy Compounding Services

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At Ashbiz, we understand that the "one-size-fits-all" approach doesn't always work. That's why we offer the service of creating specific medications based on your doctor's prescription to match your individual needs. Our compounding pharmacies can combine pure chemicals to create unique medications tailored to specific dosages and formulations prescribed by your doctor. Our staff members are extensively trained to mix, prepare, and package customized medications.

Some of the services we provide include:

- Combining several medications into one capsule

- Developing allergy-free formulations

- Compounding medications that are easier to swallow or apply to the skin

Our pharmacists can compound prescription medications to:

- Create patient-specific dosages to accommodate in-between doses or to match a particular patient's weight and size

- Combine multiple medications into a single dose

- Change the dosage form to one that's easier to take, such as creating a liquid suspension for a child who has trouble swallowing capsules or tablets

- Develop allergy-free formulations by changing or removing inactive ingredients such as preservatives, dyes, or lactose

Each compounded prescription comes with instructions to help you properly take your medication. Common compounded dosage forms include capsules, creams, gels, lotions, ointments, liquid formulations such as suspensions and solutions, lollipops, lozenges, mouthwashes, and suppositories.

For women undergoing hormone replacement therapy, we provide compounding services to create convenient dosage forms for hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, and androgen. These may include capsules, creams, liquids absorbed under the tongue, lozenges, and vaginal creams and suppositories.

Here are some frequently asked questions about compounding:

Q: Why would your doctor prescribe a compounded medication?

A: Based on your specific health needs, your doctor may determine that a customized medication is the best treatment plan available for you or your loved one. Reasons may include the medication being no longer commercially available, the possibility of taking a single dose of combined medications, easier dosage form for administration, allergy issues, or pediatric dosages and formulations that may not be readily available.

Q: What type of medication formulas can be compounded?

A: We can fill prescriptions that require simple compounds such as flavorings, or a combination of two or more liquid dosage forms. Additionally, we can compound medication that's easier to swallow, easily applied to the skin, or combined with a medicated mouthwash. Some of the more complex dosage forms include regular and slow-release capsules, creams, gels, lotions, ointments, lollipops/lozenges, and suspensions.

Q: Why compound my medication at Ashbiz Pharmacy?

A: Our dedicated staff at our compounding pharmacy locations are extensively trained to mix, prepare, and package customized medications. All of our compounding recipes are fully researched, standardized, referenced, and stored in our central database, ensuring accurate and consistent medication compounding.