Yes! Children and the elderly are often the types of patients who benefit most from compounding. It is common for parents to have a tough time getting their children to take medicine because of the taste. A compounding pharmacist can work directly with the physician and the patient to select a flavoring agent, such as bubblegum, grape, tutti frutti, or vanilla butternut, which provides both an appropriate match for the medication’s properties and the patient’s taste preferences. This applies to veterinary patients too!

Compounding has been part of healthcare since the origins of pharmacy, and is widely used today in all areas of the industry. Over the last few decades, compounding’s resurgence has benefited largely from advances in technology, quality control and research methodology. The Food and Drug Administration has stated that compounded prescriptions are both ethical and legal as long as they are prescribed by a licensed practitioner for a specific patient and compounded by a licensed pharmacy. In addition, compounding is regulated by state boards of pharmacy.

At Cornerstone Pharmacy Rodney Parham we exceed the requirements of both USP 795 and our state board requirements by testing our products to ensure we are delivering the exact doses that your doctor has ordered. We use only the best testing facilities to verify our products. We are proud to partner with Eagle Analytical in our endeavor to make the highest quality compounds in Arkansas.

Compounds are typically only covered by insurance in special cases. However, we are happy to work with you to attempt to have your insurance cover your prescription. Please call us to discuss your individual situation.

At Cornerstone Pharmacy Rodney Parham we exceed the requirements of both USP 795 and our state board requirements by testing our products to ensure we are delivering the exact doses that your doctor has ordered. We use only the best testing facilities to verify our products. We are proud to partner with Eagle Analytical in our endeavor to make the highest quality compounds in Arkansas.

Compounding may or may not cost more than conventional medication. The cost depends on factors such as the type of ingredients and equipment required, plus the time the pharmacist spends researching and preparing the medication. Fortunately, compounding pharmacists have access to pure-grade quality chemicals which dramatically lower overall costs and allow them to be very competitive with commercially manufactured products.

Almost any kind! Compounded prescriptions are ideal for any patient requiring unique dosages and/or delivery devices.

Prescription compounding is a rapidly growing component of many physicians’ practices, but some may not realize the extent of compounding’s resurgence in recent years due to today’s climate of aggressive marketing by drug manufacturers. Ask your healthcare practitioner about compounding options, or call us directly. Through the triad relationship of patient, prescriber, and pharmacist, we can work together to solve unique medical problems.