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Comp 18, Ch 11, Box 11.1 Why compound medications? pharm tech
reasons to compound | |
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availability | the medication is no longer manufactured by the drug company |
allergies | the patient is allergic to a preservative, dye, or other additive in the normal drug |
custom dose | a specialized dosage or strength is needed for a patient with unique needs (eg, an infant or a patient with diabetes) |
compliance | combining several medications will increase patient compliance |
drug form | the patient cannot ingest the normal dosage form |
flavorings | the medication requires flavorings and/or additives to make it more palatable for patients, most often children |