Abstract
Compounding pharmacy has an important role to play in the field of pediatric medicine. These specialized pharmacies can offer solutions to the unique patient needs that arise in the pediatric population. Medication can be tailored to the child to allow better compliance in cases when the commercial product is unable to meet the needs of the patient. For example, a suspension, suppository, or lozenge formulation is sometimes needed when the manufactured products are only offered as solid oral dosage forms. Sensory processing disorder (SPD), patients with food allergies, and specific dietary needs can also be a big challenge for caregivers and practitioners who need alternatives to the commercially available forms. Three example cases are presented to help describe the process of collaboration between the pharmacist, patient, and doctor to solve the patient’s needs.
Highlights
The United States Food and Drug Administration defines drug compounding as “the process of combining, mixing, or altering ingredients to create a medication tailored to the needs of an individual patient
Compounding pharmacists have a variety of dosage formulation options, such as capsules, tablets, solutions, suspensions, or even topical preparations
Compounding pharmacists are adept at meeting the needs of children with common and uncommon food allergies
Summary
The United States Food and Drug Administration defines drug compounding as “the process of combining, mixing, or altering ingredients to create a medication tailored to the needs of an individual patient. Compounding pharmacies exist because they fill unique patient needs. To make this happen, collaboration must take place between the practitioner, patient, and compounding pharmacist. The needs of small patient groups, such as patients with rare disease states or allergies, may not be considered financially profitable by large pharmaceutical companies. This is especially true in the pediatric field of practice because of the variety of complex needs. The practice of compounding pharmacy takes skill, training, and a desire to help others with their individual drug-related needs
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