Compounding 101
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COMPOUNDING 101: BEYOND THE BASICS
Speakers:
Gina Molina - General Manager
Donna Chrystian - Alberta Account Rep
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OBJECTIVES
Introduction to the “Art of Compounding”
Assisting Pharmacy Technicians to
understand individual needs of clients with
special pharmacy requirements.
Learn prescription compounding practices.
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“THE ART OF COMPOUNDING”
Compounding is the
History of Pharmacy
Medications before
manufactured drugs
Tablets
o Ointments
o Balms
o Oils
o Pastes
o Solutions
Compounding for Today
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Triad Relationship
Physician – Patient –
Pharmacist
Specific dosage
strength for patient
Convenient dosage
forms
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WHY COMPOUND?
Patient medication problem
Commercial product does not
meet patient needs
Standard manufactured
strengths for all
Meet patients special needs
individualize dose
Component allergy to
manufactured product
Flavored preparation to
increase compliance
Specialized dosage form
Provide a different strength,
size or packaging
Manufactured Products
Temporary manufactured
drug shortages
Manufactured drug
discontinuations
Group Specific Dosing
Elderly patients
Pediatric patients
Veterinary patients
Required Therapeutic Result
Hormone replacement therapy
Pain management
Hospice care
Dental applications
Dermatological applications
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COMMONLY USED COMPOUND APPLICATIONS
Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy
Pain medications
Veterinary
Dental
Combination therapies
Cosmetic products
Surgical medications
Food supplements
Men’s health
Herbal remedies
Preservative / Dye free medications
Lactose free medications
The possibilities are endless…
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EQUIPMENT – BEYOND
THE
MORTAR & PESTLE
EMP – Electronic
Mortar and Pestle
Liquids
Gels
Creams
Ointments
Powders
15gr to 1000gr
capabilities
Consistent results
every time
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Unguator Demo
EQUIPMENT
EXAKT 50 Ointment Mill
Offers the highest level
of functionality for the
preparation of topical
compounds
Breaks up powder nests
and reduces the size of
particles
Produces homogenous
compounds with a
clearly increased active
chemical surface
enhancing effectiveness.
EXAKT DEMO
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EQUIPMENT
Profill Capsule Machine
Fill up to 2000 capsules
an hour
Designed for occasional
and frequent users
User-friendly design
that results in high
output quickly
Tool-free, snap-in
parts make capsule size
changes easy
Long-life metal
construction
Profill Demo
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EQUIPMENT
Hot Plate with Stirrer
Suppositories
Lip balms
Lozenges
Solutions
Lotions
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PROGESTERONE CREAM
Equipment used:
Scale
Unguator
Exakt Ointment
Mill
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DICLOFENAC IN PLO
Equipment used:
Scale
Unguator
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BORIC
Equipment used:
Scale
ACID SUPPOSITORY
Hot plate / Stirrer
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TRI-EST
Equipment used:
Scale
Mortar & Pestle
CAPSULES
Profill Capsule
Machine
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Thank you for your participation!
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