Phone: (706) 760-7956 · Fax: (706) 993-3772
Phone: (706) 760-7956 · Fax: (706) 993-3772
Compounding is the art and science of creating personalized medicine. It all starts with a problem: the child who can’t swallow pills, the patient with a gluten allergy, the much-needed drug that’s in short supply. For whatever reason, many people aren’t served by mass-produced medications. A compounding pharmacy provides us with an innovative way to customize medications to able to provide a solution for our patients. That’s where compounding pharmacies come in. Special flavorings, unique dosage forms, innovative delivery methods – using these tools and more, compounding pharmacies work with prescribers to fill a gap in health care through customized solutions for specific patient needs. Many compounds are specialized medication combinations or compounded in other forms that are not otherwise commercially available. Compounding is a great option to explore for people who:
For patients, compounding can be life-changing, even lifesaving. And, it’s highly rewarding for compounding pharmacists and practitioners, helping them solve some of health care’s toughest challenges. Our pharmacists are trained in compounding a wide variety of ointments, gels, syrups, suspensions, suppositories, capsules and other formulations that can make medications easier to take, address any special health problems, or just simply get you feeling better, faster. Compounded medications are generally safe and effective for most patients who have talked to their doctor about their health and how a compounded medication can help them. Medications are compounded and dispensed to patients only upon receipt of a valid patient-specific prescription. Compounding requires a relationship between the patient, physician, and pharmacist. Together, we will work together to provide an alternative treatment option when and if the currently available treatment options are not the best fit for you.
At Custom Pharmacy we operate in the most proper compounding techniques. We follow the most current USP laws and processes. Our mission is to maintain compliance with all USP guidelines. Our pharmacy uses the highest quality ingredients and newest technology to ensure accurate prescriptions every time.
Our employees go through extensive biennial and annual training to ensure the highest quality and accuracy.
USP develops standards for compounding non-sterile medications to help ensure patient benefit and reduce risks such as contamination, infection or incorrect dosing.
We follow all USP 795 guidelines for compounding non-hazardous drugs.
We are currently in the process of renovating to become up to date with new USP 800 guidelines. With these new guidelines, we will have a designated compounding area for all hazardous drugs to minimize exposure to protect both patient and employee safety. Our employees will follow all USP 800 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines.
We do not file insurance at our pharmacy. We do provide insurance claim forms that you can submit for reimbursement. We are more than happy to give your insurance company any information needed to process your reimbursement claim form.