For parents and caregivers
Pediatric compounding
Children may need a strength, flavour or dosage form that is not available as a standard product. We work with prescribers and caregivers to prepare suitable patient-specific options.
Making prescribed medication easier to use
The available options depend on the medication, prescription, child’s needs and pharmacist assessment.
- Child-specific strengths
- A medication can be prepared in the prescribed strength when an appropriate manufactured option is unavailable.
- Flavour and taste considerations
- Selected oral liquids may be flavoured to make the medication easier for a child to take.
- Alternative dosage forms
- Depending on the medication, possible forms may include liquids, capsules, lozenges, suppositories or topical preparations.
- Ingredient exclusions
- When feasible, a formulation may be prepared without selected dyes, sugar, lactose, preservatives or alcohol.
Working together
From the prescriber to your family
Prescriber identifies the need
A prescriber determines the medication and patient-specific requirements.
Pharmacist reviews the formula
We confirm ingredients, concentration, dosage form and preparation feasibility.
Caregiver receives guidance
Our team explains storage, measurement, administration and refill planning.