Compounding

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In the field of pharmacy, compounding (performed in a compounding pharmacy) is preparation of custom medications to fit unique prescriptions that cannot be met with mass-produced formulations. This may be done, for example, to provide medication in a form easier for a given person to ingest (e.g., liquid vs. tablet), to avoid a non-active ingredient, or to provide a particular dose tailored to a given person, referred to as "traditional" compounding. Compounding preparations of a given formulation in advance batches, as opposed to preparation for a specific person on demand, is known as "non-traditional" or "officinal" compounding, and is akin to small-scale manufacturing. Jurisdictions have varying regulations that apply to both traditional and non-traditional compounding, as well as mass-producing drug manufacturers. Hospital pharmacies typically engage in compounding medications for intravenous administration, whereas outpatient or community pharmacies typically engage in compounding...

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