Custom Compounding

All pharmacy services | Minor-ailment care | Prescriptions and transfers

Medication prepared for an individual need

Sometimes a standard medicine is not suitable for a patient. Sina's on-site compounding service works with patients and prescribers to assess whether an individualized formulation is appropriate.

What may be possible

• A prescribed strength unavailable in a suitable manufactured product.
• An alternative dosage form, such as an appropriate liquid for someone who cannot swallow a tablet.
• Avoiding a particular inactive ingredient when clinically necessary and technically feasible.
• Flavouring or other adjustments where compatible with safe medicine use.

Safety comes first

The pharmacist assesses the prescription, ingredients, compatibility, stability and appropriate preparation standards. A compound is not automatically safer, more effective or equivalent to a commercially authorized product. Not every medicine can be reformulated, and some requests are not appropriate.

What to expect

Provide the prescription and explain the problem with the standard option. We will discuss feasibility, preparation time, storage, beyond-use date, price and insurance requirements. Coverage and direct billing vary by plan and formulation.