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The practice of custom-preparing medications dates back to the origins of
pharmacy; yet, compounding's presence throughout the pharmacy profession has
changed over the years. In the 1930s and 1940s, approximately 60 percent of all
medications were compounded. During the 1950s and 60s, with the advent of
manufacturing, compounding declined. The pharmacist's role as a preparer of
medications quickly changed to that of a dispenser of manufactured dosage forms.
In the 1980s, and especially in the 90s, physicians and patients again realized
the benefits of preparing customized medications to meet specific patient needs.
Today, an estimated 43,000 prescriptions are compounded daily, or one percent of
total prescriptions dispensed. Also known as "problem solvers," today's
compounding pharmacists are using modern technology and innovative compounding
techniques to meet specific patient needs. |
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Just as Pharmacists of old did, we here at Pitt Street Pharmacy specialize
in compounding. Compounding allows us to formulate any unusual or commercially
unavailable prescription that your physician, dentist, or even your pet’s veterinarian
may prescribe. We have training and skills to compound unique dosage forms
such as, medicated lozenges, oral suspensions, suppositories, transdermal gels,
and injections.