What is a compounding pharmacy?arrow_forward

A compounding pharmacy prepares medication from raw pharmaceutical ingredients for one specific patient, instead of dispensing a mass-manufactured product off the shelf. Apothecary & Co. in Oxford, Michigan compounds both human and veterinary prescriptions, adjusting the strength, dosage form, and inactive ingredients to match what the prescriber ordered. This makes it possible to fill prescriptions that commercial manufacturing does not cover.

What kinds of medications does Apothecary & Co. compound?arrow_forward

Apothecary & Co. compounds for dentistry, pain management, podiatry, pediatrics, dermatology, wound care, urology, and OB/GYN. The pharmacy also prepares bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, veterinary medications, and dermatological preparations. Formulations are made to the prescriber's specifications, so the starting point is always a conversation between the patient, the prescriber, and the pharmacist.

What forms can my compounded medication be made in?arrow_forward

Apothecary & Co. compounds medication as powder capsules in immediate or slow-release form, creams, ointments, PLO gels, lotions, solutions, suspensions, and troches — small lozenges that dissolve between the cheek and gum over about 30 minutes. Liquid preparations can be flavored as grape, strawberry, bubblegum, apple, cherry, or banana, which is often what makes a medication workable for a child.

Can my medication be made without dyes, gluten, or other fillers?arrow_forward

Yes. Apothecary & Co. can compound medication that is gluten free or dye free, and can remove dyes, sugars, lactose, alcohol, fragrances, and preservatives from a formulation. This is commonly requested by patients who react to an inactive ingredient in the commercial version of a drug rather than to the drug itself.

My medication was discontinued or is on backorder. Can you still make it?arrow_forward

Often, yes. Compounding can reproduce medications that have been discontinued by the manufacturer or are temporarily unavailable, as long as the ingredients can be sourced and the drug has not been withdrawn from the market for safety reasons. Bring the prescription and the details of the original product to Apothecary & Co. and the pharmacist can confirm whether it can be compounded.

What do USP 795 and USP 800 mean?arrow_forward

USP 795 and USP 800 are the United States Pharmacopeia standards that govern how compounded medications are prepared. USP 795 covers non-sterile compounding practice, and USP 800 covers the safe handling of hazardous drugs to protect both patients and staff. Apothecary & Co. operates a USP 795 and USP 800 compounding lab, which means the facility, equipment, and procedures are built to those standards.

Can you compound medication for my pet?arrow_forward

Yes. Apothecary & Co. compounds veterinary medications with a valid prescription from a licensed veterinarian, in forms including transdermal PLO gels, chewable treats, powder capsules, pastes, and flavored suspensions. Veterinary compounding is covered in more detail on the veterinary compounding page.