The compounding of medications is an age-old art dating back as far as the ancient Egyptians. A compounding pharmacy uses raw chemicals, powders, and special equipment to make medications. This allows the medication to be made according to a doctor’s directions to meet an individual patient’s needs. A compounding pharmacist is a problem-solver who works with patients and physicians to deliver a positive therapeutic outcome. There are many situations in which only a compounded medication can accommodate a patient; when a varied strength or dosage form (ie. a liquid rather than a tablet) of a medication is needed, a patient has allergies or disabilities, and when conventional treatment is ineffective, to name just a few.

At Mixtures Pharmacy, we have the ability to customize the dosage forms of your medications, making them easier to administer. No matter the typical dosage form, we can make just about any medication as a capsule, cream, gummy/chewable, lozenge, lollipop, nasal spray, and oral suspension/solution. Our pharmacists understand that each patient has special needs, and unique likes and dislikes, so we also have a choice of many flavors and colors to match to customize medications. We want to make it easy for everyone (children, adults, and even animals) to take needed medications as directed. The patient can choose from one of over 20 different flavors (watermelon, grape, raspberry, etc.)

We can also flavor medication for your 4-legged family member. Many times, as people age or develop a chronic illness, their taste preferences can change. Sweetness may no longer be tolerable. Coffee or bitter flavors, or perhaps no flavor at all may be more pleasing. We compound dosage forms that make it easier to take medication while at school or traveling, such as chewable troches or lozenges that will not require refrigeration! Talk to our pharmacists and see what we can do for you. For more information, head to our services page.