Health care
BY RACHEL LELAND
Clear Lake Professional Building Pharmacy has a sta of roughly 10 people including pharmacists and technicians, according to the business’ website.
KEVIN GRESS
PHOTOS COURTESY CLEAR LAKE PROFESSIONAL BUILDING PHARMACY
How compounding medications works There are roughly 7,500 compounding pharmacies in the U.S., according to the American Pharmacists Association. In an interview with Community Impact , Kevin
preservatives or llers. What should someone know if using a compounding pharmacy for the rst time? First-time patients should know that com- pounded medications are made to order and can only be obtained by a prescription order from a licensed provider. Not all compounding pharma- cies are created equal. Look for someone with a proven track record and good standing with local physicians.
medications, adjusting avors or creating unique delivery methods like creams and lozenges. Com- pounding pharmacies also play a role in bridging medication shortages. We specialize in bio-identical hormones, dermatological compounds and safer alternatives for patients with chronic pain. We also do compound for children and pets. When would someone need a compounding pharmacy? Patients may need a compounding pharmacy when a commercially available drug is discontinued, on backorder or not made in the strength or dosage form their provider recommends. Compounding is also useful for patients with allergies to dyes,
Gress, pharmacy manager at Clear Lake Professional Building Pharmacy in Webster, discussed all things to know regarding compounding pharmacies. What is a compounding pharmacy? A compounding pharmacy custom-prepares medications tailored to individual patient needs. This can include personalized strengths, dosage forms and formulations not available commer- cially. Compounding pharmacies provide various functions like removing allergens, pediatric
This interview has been edited for length and clarity. For a longer version, visit communityimpact.com.
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