Compounders are like alchemists – they know a lot about mixing drugs in ways that help patients. They are necessary because not everyone responds to commercial medicines. Before medicines began to be mass-produced, people went to local compounders. Some are still around, and your doctor may send you to one in one of the following situations.
Why you may need it
1. Can’t swallow the bitter pill?
Some people hate the flavor of certain medicines and are averse to taking them. If you are one of such people to the extent in which you avoid taking necessary medication altogether, let your doctor know. He will direct you to a pharmacist, who can mask the original flavor under butter scotch or tutti-frutti.
2. Are you allergic?
If you are allergic to the dyes in cough syrup, for instance, you probably won’t be able to find a substitute in the standard druggists. A compounder will be able to concoct a syrup with the same composition, minus the allergen dye.
3. Need a stronger (or weaker) dose?
Infants will not be able to handle adult doses, so their parents are directed to compounders for compositions of smaller strengths.
4. The tablet won’t go down?
If you have a hard time swallowing tablets and pills, the pharmacist may convert it into liquid, or even into cream or gel that can be absorbed directly through your skin.
5. Need a pill that doesn’t exist?
Some drugs may be discontinued because medical manufacturers don’t profit from them. A pharmacist will be able to concoct the drug you need.
Why a doctor may need it
1. If the usual way does not work
A physician may be aware of a treatment or a medicine that would be suitable for your condition, but it may not be available commercially. He would then take the help of a compounder.
2. To find new solutions
Doctors may also take the help of compounders to conduct research in order to look for new solutions to medical problems.
Why you may need it for an animal may need it
1. To solve some human problems that animals may have
Some animals may have medical problems similar to that of human beings, and their medication may be obtained at compounders’.
2. To avoid injuring jumpy animals while feeding them medicine
Alternative forms of medication may be obtained at compounders to be given to animals if it is difficult for them to be given in the usual forms.
If you need compounding, Placerville has a few pharmacists who can give you what you require. Ask your doctor for a reference to a licensed one, or else search for one yourself.
Compounding Placerville – Are you looking for medical compounding? Placerville residents go to Grandma’s Compounding Pharmacy for their needs. You can call them.
