Compounding Pharmacists

Most of us are used to picking up prescriptions from the local Walgreen's or CVS.  But you won't find a compounding pharmacist working there.  In fact, they can be pretty hard to find, but well worth the effort.  The International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists’ website may be helpful in finding one in your local area.

Why Do I Need a Compounding Pharmacist?
You may not.  If you’re not allergic to any foods, binders, fillers, or preservatives your local pharmacy will be just fine.  But whether we know it or not, many of us have unique health care needs and allergies that can not be covered by the off-the-shelf (pre-manufactured) prescription medications available at our local pharmacy.  In some cases these pre-manufactured medications can cause more harm than good.