The compounding pharmacist formulates therapies customized for the individual patient for a very wide range of dermatological conditions. Such skin conditions can mean not only physical discomfort but also personal awkwardness to those who suffer them.
Working closely with the dermatologist, expert compounding physicians prepare both therapeutic and cosmetic medications in a wide variety of formats depending on the requirements of the individual client. These include cosmetic creams, powders, and sprays for direct application to the skin, as well as a number of different oral formats from flavoured wafers to lollipops. Such medications can be applied in cases of Acne, Athlete’s foot, Diaper rash, Molluscum contagiosum, Moles and aging spots, Roseacea, Psoriasis, Warts, Pruritis. (more…)

A topical gel is a gel material, which often contains some form of medicine and is applied on the skin or the mucus membranes. While we think of topical gel as meant only for the skin, there are many gels for toothaches and teething, and for various conditions affecting the vagina, like vaginal dryness. Many people choose gel forms when they are applying topical medications, especially over lotions or ointments. In a majority of cases a topical gel is clear and it has the tendency to be more readily absorbed by the skin in comparison to a lotion or an ointment. You usually won’t find traces of the applied gel after you’ve placed it on the skin.

Topical Gels: Topical gels are different from creams in that they generally have an alcohol base. They have a tendency to dry fast and are fairly less messy than creams. Testosterone is absorbed very effectively by the use of a topical gel. In fact, I find that excess testosterone levels can be very easily achieved. Their dosage may be just half or even one fourth of the oral doses. Some physicians have suggested using testosterone directly on the clitoris for sexual enhancement. One must use a vaginal cream. (more…)

Pharmaceutical compounding is the creation and dispensing of custom-made medications. It is at the root of the pharmacy profession and is often symbolized by the mortar and pestle. The practice involves mixing, measuring, and making safe, well-designed pharmaceutical dosage forms. It is an important practice for many patients who find it hard to take traditional medication such as paediatric patients, hospice patients, and patients allergic to common dyes and fillers.

Compounding has come under increasing regulatory examination over the past ten to fifteen years due to various risks involved in the practice. Traditional FDA regulation of compounding practice is not viable, given the time and resources needed for drug approval. However, FDA has the statutory authority and discretion to regulate the practice in this manner. New regulation, withdrawing compounding from traditional FDA regulation, is essential to protect patient access to this important practice. Moreover, pharmacists need clear guidelines for proper practice and patients need guarantees of product safety. (more…)

Today many patients take medicines in the form of tablets or capsules. While these are quite convenient to produce in bulk, they are not easy for everyone to consume. Compounding Pharmacists are continuously making an effort to create different methods of oral medicine.

Compounding is the act of formulating a dosage of medication by a pharmacist using expert techniques and ingredients for every prescription. Compounding happens only after there has been a discussion with the patient and their physician to get the correct form of medicine. This makes medicine easier to consume and also benefits if the patient has unique allergies. Compounding includes medicine forms such as oral liquids, frozen popsicles, medicated lollipops, and chewable gummies along with many others. (more…)