Compounding
What Is Compounding?
Unlike commercially manufactured medications, compounded medications can provide flexibility in: Dosage strength , Dosage form , Flavor , Ingredients , Route of administration , Patient-specific formulation needs. Depending on the prescription, medications may be prepared as capsules, oral liquids, topical creams, gels, ointments, suppositories, or sterile preparations.
Why Choose Compounding?
Compounding may be appropriate when a patient has a specific medication need that is not adequately addressed by an available commercial product.
Commercial medication unavailable Compounding may provide an option when a medication, strength, or dosage form is not commercially available.
Allergies or sensitivities A formulation may be customized to avoid certain inactive ingredients when appropriate, such as specific dyes, flavors, or preservatives.
Unique dosage requirements Patients may require a strength or dose that is not commercially available, including certain pediatric or geriatric formulations.
Difficulty taking conventional dosage forms Medications can sometimes be prepared in alternative dosage forms, such as liquids or topical preparations, when clinically appropriate.
Patient-specific treatment needs Healthcare providers may prescribe customized formulations to address specific patient requirements.
Sterile & Non-Sterile Compounding
Medical Center Pharmacy provides both sterile and non-sterile compounding services, allowing healthcare providers to access different types of customized formulations based on their patients' needs.
Our Compounding Focus
USP <797> standards and applicable requirements
Controlled cleanroom environment
Appropriate aseptic techniques
Trained pharmacy personnel
Sterile ingredients and supplies when required
Quality assurance procedures
Sterile Compounding
Sterile compounding involves preparing medications that must meet appropriate sterility requirements because they are administered through routes where contamination can present significant risks.
Examples may include:
Injectable preparations like GLP-1s, Peptides, Trimix formulations etc.
Certain ophthalmic preparations like low dose Atropine drops etc..
Other medications requiring sterile preparation ..
Our sterile compounding operations utilize controlled environments, appropriate equipment, trained personnel, and established procedures designed to minimize contamination and maintain product quality.
Non-Sterile Compounding
Non-sterile compounding involves customized medications that do not require sterility.
Depending on the prescription, formulations may include: Capsules , Oral solutions and suspensions , Topical creams , Gels , Ointments , Lozenges , Suppositories , Customized dosage forms .
Non-sterile compounding can provide flexibility in dosage, formulation, and ingredients to meet individual patient needs.
Compounding for Healthcare Providers
Working Together to Support Your Patients
Medical Center Pharmacy works with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dentists, and other healthcare professionals to provide patient-specific compounded medications.
Our pharmacists are available to discuss: Formulation options , Dosage forms , Ingredient considerations , Prescription questions , Patient-specific needs , Compounding availability , Appropriate delivery options ..
Direct pharmacist communication can help make the compounding process easier for both providers and patients.
Our Commitment to Quality
Quality and patient safety are central to our compounding practice.
Medical Center Pharmacy follows applicable federal and Texas requirements for pharmacy compounding and incorporates appropriate USP standards into our compounding procedures.
Our quality-focused approach includes:
Quality Ingredients: We obtain ingredients and supplies from appropriate sources and evaluate them according to applicable requirements.
Trained Personnel: Compounding personnel receive appropriate training for the responsibilities they perform.
Controlled Processes: Compounding procedures are designed to promote consistency, accuracy, and quality.
Appropriate Equipment & Facilities: Our compounding operations utilize equipment and facilities appropriate for the type of preparation being performed.
Quality Assurance: We maintain procedures designed to monitor and improve the quality of compounded preparations.
Pharmacist Oversight: Our pharmacists oversee the compounding process and are available to collaborate with healthcare providers.
Compounding at Medical Center Pharmacy
Personalized Medications, Care and Better Continuity.
At Medical Center Pharmacy in Midland, Texas, we provide personalized compounding services designed to meet the individual needs of patients when a commercially available medication may not be the right fit.
Compounding allows a medication to be prepared in a customized dosage, strength, or dosage form when prescribed by a healthcare provider. Our pharmacists work closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to help develop appropriate formulations for individual patients.
Our goal is simple: personalized medication, pharmacist support, and convenient care. Medical Center Pharmacy is proud to provide personalized compounding services in Midland, Texas. We work with healthcare providers and patients to help keep personalized medication care.
Talk With Our Compounding Pharmacists: If you have questions about whether a compounded medication may be appropriate for your patient, our pharmacists are available to discuss formulation options and prescription requirements.
Personalized Prescription Options
When prescribed by your healthcare provider and appropriate for your individual medical needs, our pharmacy may prepare customized compounded medications in accordance with applicable federal and state requirements.
Depending on the prescription, treatment plan, and patient-specific needs, options may include:
GLP-1–Based Weight-Management Therapy and combinations of Peptides.
Certain GLP-1–based medications may be prescribed as part of a healthcare provider's individualized weight-management plan.
Our pharmacy can work with your provider regarding appropriate prescription, dosage form, and patient-specific requirements.
Compounding allows us to create custom medications specifically for you. Examples include dye-free, preservative-free, alcohol-free, and/or sugar-free forms of medications. To learn more about our ability to customize your meds, contact us today at 432-697-7500.