Compounding 101
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Transcript Compounding 101
Compounding 101: Beyond the Basics
Speakers:
Gina Molina - General Manager
Donna Chrystian - Alberta Account Representative
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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
Gels
Creams
Ointments
Powders
15gr to 1000gr capabilities
Consistent results every
time
Liquids
Unguator makes various
models from manual to fully
programmable
Unguator Demo
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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
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 – Fenton models
Capsule Demo
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EQUIPMENT
Hot Plate with Stirrer
Suppositories
Lip balms
Lozenges
Solutions
Lotions
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Thank you for your participation!
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