COMPOUNDING

Compounding is the art and science of
creating personalized medicines, a practice
that dates back to the origins of pharmaceuticals.
Within the last two decades, compounding has
experienced a resurgence as modern technology
and innovative techniques have allowed more
pharmacists to customize medications.

Compounding pharmacists work directly with
doctors and practitioners to provide customized
treatment options that circumvent uncomfortable
issues. Medications may be given transdermally
(through the skin), in lipsticks or lip balms, and in 
oral and topical sprays, sublinguals.