Believe it or not, there was once a time when all pharmacies were compounding pharmacies. With the advent of mass-produced medicines in the middle of the twentieth century, many pharmacists stepped away from their roles as medicine preparers to become medicine distributors. Medicine compounding became a thing of the past. Some say those were simpler times. If we’re talking about medicine, however, we would argue that they were more complex times—and people were better off for it. Think about it. Do today’s medicines—created to serve the entire population in a single form and limited dosages—really do what they are supposed to do? Not for everyone. Pharmacies took the time to care for each patient individually before mass production. Sure, it took more time and effort, but people got the treatments that worked for them. Today, most pharmacies offer one-size-fits-all solutions to unique medical conditions that might require a bit more care and attention. Compounding pharmacies like ours serve a vital function in today’s healthcare industry. Want to learn how? Here are the top three things to know about compounding. Medicine Compounding Is Customizable Some commercially available medications don’t come in the right dosages or forms for people who have special …
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