Benefits of Compounding Medications for Elderly
A custom compounding pharmacy has such a wide range of clients, from kids to pets to elderly patients. Because compounding medications makes a unique prescription, there is no limit to who it can benefit, however we do see a large amount of elderly coming in for custom compounding. Compounding allows us to create a unique dosage or change the medication's form. One of the top reasons we do see elderly clients coming to have compound medications is because they have trouble taking the medications in the standard form, most often a pill or capsule. We are able to create an alternative form of medication delivery through compounding. Medications can be changed into an oral dissolvable tablet, oral liquid, or even gels and creams that allow absorption through the skin. Through being able to change the medication delivery method, compounding pharmacists are also able to avoid potential drug reactions. Often times taking multiple medications can cause gastrointestinal issues or th...