Compounding
Compounding
Compounding (/kɒmˈpaʊndɪŋ/) is a process in pharmacy where a pharmacist combines, mixes, or alters ingredients to create a medication tailored to the needs of an individual patient.
Etymology
The term "compounding" is derived from the English word "compound", which has Latin roots in the word "componere", meaning "to put together".
Process
The process of compounding involves the creation of a drug that is not commercially available. This may be due to a patient's specific needs, such as an allergy to a certain ingredient in a commercially available drug, or the need for a different dosage form. The pharmacist will work with the patient and the prescriber to create a medication that meets the patient's unique needs.
Related Terms
- Pharmacy: The science or practice of the preparation and dispensing of medicinal drugs.
- Pharmacist: A person who is professionally qualified to prepare and dispense medicinal drugs.
- Prescription: An instruction written by a medical practitioner that authorizes a patient to be provided a medicine or treatment.
- Medication: A substance used for medical treatment, especially a medicine or drug.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Compounding
- Wikipedia's article - Compounding
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