Patient-specific preparation
Compounding for pain management
When a standard manufactured medication is not suitable, a prescriber may request a customized strength, dosage form or ingredient combination for an individual pain-management plan.
Options based on the prescription and patient
Compounding can help address formulation needs while the prescriber remains responsible for diagnosis and the overall treatment plan.
- Customized strengths
- A preparation can be made in a prescribed strength not readily available as a manufactured product.
- Topical preparations
- When appropriate for the medication and prescribed therapy, creams or gels may be prepared for application to a selected area.
- Alternative dosage forms
- Depending on the active ingredients, a prescriber may request a different form to meet an individual need.
- Ingredient considerations
- Selected non-medicinal ingredients may be adjusted when feasible and clinically appropriate.