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Pharmacy compounding is the art and science of preparing customized medications for patients. Its practice dates back to the origins of pharmacy. In the 1930s and 1940s, approximately 60 percent of all medications were compounded. With the advent of drug manufacturing in the 1950s and ‘60s, compounding rapidly declined. The pharmacist’s role as a preparer of medications quickly changed to that of a dispenser of manufactured dosage forms. Within the last two decades,compounding has experienced a resurgence as modern technology and innovative techniques and research have allowed more pharmacists to customize medications to meet specific patient needs. With a physician’s consent, a compounding pharmacist can change the strength of a medication, or alter its form to make it easier for the patient to ingest. For those patients who are having a hard time swallowing a capsule, a compounding pharmacist can make a liquid suspension instead. Broadneck Pharmacy has limited compounding services available and are continually expanding these services. Please let us know if we can assist you with a compounded medication. We can bill your insurance company for your compounded medication, if accepted by your insurance company.
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