What is Compounding?

19 Aug What is Compounding?

 

Greenleaf Apothecary is so much more than a run of the mill pharmacy. Our compounding experts collaborate with our patients on an individual basis to find the solution that is best for each of them – but what does that really mean, and what’s the Greenleaf Advantage?

 

 

Greenleaf Apothecary is proud to be licensed as a Compounding Pharmacy servicing the Fishers and Greater Indianapolis community. Compounding refers the creation of customized medication by a licensed pharmacist to meet the specific needs of an individual patient (either human or animal). Our services are needed when a patient may not be able to tolerate the commercially available drug, the exact preparation needed may not be commercially available, the dosage and strength requirements of a patient may be different than those commercially available, or a patient may require a drug that is currently in shortage or discontinued.

Since 2013, the medical community in Fishers has trusted us with the preparation of compounded medication when a one-sized-fits-all generic prescription isn’t good enough. Because we at Greenleaf believe every patient deserves an individualized wellness plan that ensures health and happiness.

When we receive prescriptions from our growing network of healthcare providers, our pharmacists immediately get to work creating the best treatment plan for you. We make all our medications in house, and take pride in our standard of perfection. Here’s what we do for your medication plan on a daily basis:

• Customize strength or dosage based on patient needs.
• Flavor a medication (to make it more palatable for a child or a pet).
• Reformulate the drug to exclude an unwanted, nonessential ingredient, such as lactose, gluten, or a dye to which a patient is allergic.
• Change the form of the medication for patients who, for example, have difficulty swallowing or have trouble stomaching oral medication.

 

As a compounding pharmacy, Greenleaf Apothecary is able to do so much more than count pills – our pharmacists are driven by a passion to ensure the continued health and happiness of each member of our community through individualized medication plans. When you succeed, we do, too, and that’s our commitment.

 

 

For Doctors and Prescribers – We are dedicated to working with medical professionals to find the best treatment plans for our patients. Our staff is an extension of our network of doctors and physicians – we take the stress out of  filling your prescriptions. For information on how we can be a resource to you and your office, please inquire at info@mygreenleafrx.com or call 317-436-8328.

For Patients – Ask your doctor if a compounded medication plan might be right for you. We are always available to help with your medical needs at info@mygreenleafrx.com or call 317-436-8328.