Sometimes, a patient may not be able to tolerate a certain dosage or formulation of a commercially available drug. In such a case, compounding drugs legitimately helps by creating pharmaceutical-grade medication alternatives that would be most suitable to the medication needs of the patient.
Compounding amounts to action such as preparation, altering, labeling, or mixing of medications in compliance with a prescriber’s instructions and knowledge, and the experiences and practices of the pharmacist. Compounding can also help in cases where the exact prescribed dosage might not be available commercially or has a shortage.