For many patients in many situations, a standard medication will fit the bill. But what about the situations where that’s not the case? That’s where a compounding pharmacy comes in. At WP Pharma Labs, we have a legacy of working with physicians to provide the best possible care and individually compounding medications to suit patients’ unique needs.

The Art and Science of Custom Compounded Medications

Medicine is a science and an art. This is true of all stages of the treatment, from the art of the diagnostician in learning what is wrong with their patient to the art of the pharmacist in creating medication to treat them. The true genius of a good doctor is to keep in mind all of their training in medical science while still treating their patient as an individual.

For hundreds of years, pharmacists have used their knowledge of the human body and their own patients to create medications to cure ailments, ease pain, and promote better general health. In the past, a pharmacist might have created a custom cough medicine from fresh herbs and honey to ease breathing and soothe the throat. In the modern era, we have access to top-quality pharmaceutical-grade ingredients for our custom preparations, but our concern for our patients is as keen as it ever was.

The Benefits of Compounding Medications

Compounding is the process of creating medications that are specifically tailored to each patient’s individual needs. Whether you need us to recreate a discontinued medication or provide a custom formulation to make staying up to date with medication easier, with WP Pharma Labs compounding pharmacies you can get what you need.

Custom Dosages

Pharmaceutical companies make their products with a number of standard dosages, but this is not always the ideal dose for the patient. While it is sometimes possible to cut pills in half to give smaller dosages, it is a far better option to seek out a compounding pharmacy to make the same medication at the desired dose.

Combined Medications

Taking multiple pills can be difficult to remember for many people. This is especially true of elderly patients or those with more than one medical condition that requires medication. As a compounding pharmacy, we are often able to combine several medications into one pill, making it simpler and easier to take. Our expertise allows us to assess which medications can and cannot be combined safely, ensuring our patients’ peace of mind.

Exact Formulations

Some medications are so similar in formulation that for most patients it will make little difference which option is prescribed. However, for some patients, even a slight change can be disastrous. Sometimes medications are discontinued by pharmaceutical companies, leaving patients in the difficult situation of having to change medication. Here a compounding pharmacy can offer a helping hand, giving the best possible solution for patients whose medications are no longer in production.

Allergen Avoidance

We can compound custom medications that avoid allergens for those with allergies or intolerances. Whether you are allergic to certain pharmaceuticals or to any of the fillers or bulking agents used in generic medications, we can come up with a formula that will reduce or prevent the likelihood of an allergic reaction.

Whether you are a doctor looking to prescribe a custom dose of medication to a patient, or someone looking to combine all their medications into one easy-to-take dose, we may be able to help. Get in touch with us at WP Pharma Labs, contactable online, nationwide, to find out more about our services and how compounding medications may be the way forward for you.