What is Compounding?
Compounding is the art and science of preparing and making medications that are not commercially available.

Compounding used to be the standard of how most patients would get their medication until the 50’s and 60’s when mass manufacturing took over and became the main provider of medications for most patients. However, compounding has seen a resurgence over the last decade or so due to special needs of patients or the unavailability of commercial medications.


Is Compounding legal and Safe?
Yes and Yes. Compounding has been the standard of practice of medicine since its beginning. A patient would visit a physician who will prescribe and order a compound medication. The patient would take that prescription to a compounding pharmacist who will work with the prescriber and patient to ensure that the compounding medication meets the needs of the patient.

Compounding pharmacies must have a Quality Assurance program in place to ensure potency and safety of each compound. At Drug Depot Pharmacy, we pride ourselves in making the best and safest compounds for our patients.  In addition, our pharmacists go to professional seminars, conferences and training to ensure that they are abreast of new techniques, products and clinical knowledge.


Am I a good candidate for compounding medications?
It is up to you and your physician to determine that.  Usually compounding is for everybody, the experienced and inexperienced.  Please discuss this option with your physician and have him/her call us to formulate the best option for you.

Are compounding medications expensive?
Generally speaking, compounding medication pricing is comparable to the commercially available ones. The pricing is based on the cost of the ingredients, equipment and pharmacist compounding time. Therefore, pricing can vary from pharmacy to pharmacy; you do get what you pay for. At Drug Depot Pharmacy, we price our medications very competitively, but we also make sure that you – the patient – will get the best medications possible by using the purest and best ingredients along with well-trained staff to make those compounds.

Why would I need a compounded preparation?
• The medication you need is not produced commercially
• To tailor the dosage of your medication
• To provide an altered method of chemical delivery
• To avoid allergies to ingredients found in non-compounded drugs

We can compound any item in any dosage form customized to your individual needs such as: Balm, Capsule, Cream, Gummibears, Gels, Organo-Lecithin gel, Transdermal Gels, Liquid, Lip Balm, Lollipop, Lozenges, Popsicle, Suppository, Sprays.  We can also customize flavors to suit the taste of the patient.  We will compound any medication, in any dosage form, prepared to the doctor’s exact specifications.

Do you fill prescriptions for non-compounded drugs?
Yes. We do everything a basic pharmacy does and more!

How do I obtain a compounded preparation?
First, your physician must prescribe it to you and either write you a prescription.  Then your physician can call it into our pharmacy or fax it to 877.378.4911.  We can also reach out to your doctor to request a prescription for your compound.

Can I transfer my prescription from another pharmacy?
Yes.