What is Compounding?

Compounding is the process of creating personalized medications tailored to meet the specific needs of each patient. This includes adjustments in dosage form, dosage strength, flavor (when applicable), and both active and inactive ingredients.

Historically, all medications were compounded by pharmacists based on prescriptions from healthcare providers. While compounding is not a new practice, it is gaining popularity in today's healthcare landscape due to its ability to customize treatments to individual patient requirements. As healthcare becomes increasingly personalized, it makes sense that medications should be tailored in the same way.

A wide range of healthcare practitioners can access compounding services, including doctors, dentists, veterinarians, naturopaths, dieticians, physiotherapists, psychologists, midwives, nurse practitioners, and professionals in the beauty and cosmeceutical fields.