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Compounding in Sacramento
Personalized prescriptions for people and pets
Parkside Pharmacy offers compounding for people and animals. Compounding may be an option when an FDA-approved medication does not meet an individual patient's need, subject to prescriber and pharmacist judgment. Call with questions about your prescription or your pet's medication needs.
Overview
What is Compounding?
General information: Compounding involves preparing a medication for an individual patient's needs. A prescriber and pharmacist help determine whether it is appropriate when an FDA-approved medication does not meet those needs. Compounded medications are not FDA approved.
How it works
Compounding services at Parkside
Our compounding services include veterinary, pain-related, and hormone replacement prescriptions. Our pharmacists can assist veterinarians with patient-specific strengths and formulations. Ask about your specific prescription rather than assuming a particular preparation is available.
Benefits
Customization for individual needs
Compounding offers a way to consider individual medication needs with a prescriber and pharmacist. For veterinary prescriptions, Parkside's documented customization includes patient-specific strengths and formulations.
Questions
Compounding FAQ
Does Parkside offer compounding for pets?
Yes. Parkside offers veterinary compounding. Our pharmacists can assist veterinarians with patient-specific strengths and formulations. Contact the pharmacy with questions about your pet's prescription.
Are compounded medications FDA approved?
No. As the FDA explains in its compounding guidance, compounded medications are not FDA approved. FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness, or quality before they are marketed. Discuss whether compounding is appropriate for an individual need with a prescriber and pharmacist.