Belew Drugs

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are the reasons for compounding

• Physician’s desire for a specific drug and dosage not commercially available
• Desire for Natural (non-synthetic) produce
• Commercially available forms of the medicine are difficult to ingest or use
• Allergy to preservatives or dyes in commercially available drugs
• Taste of medication in not palatable
• Discontinued products

Is compounding expensive?
The cost of compounding depends on the type of dosage form and equipment required, plus the time spent researching and preparing the medication. It may or may not cost more than a commercially available medication. Fortunately, our compounding pharmacists have access to pure-grade quality chemicals that can dramatically lower the overall costs.

Do Doctors know about compounding?
Some Doctors may not realize the extent of compounding’s resurgence in recent years. However, prescription compounding is a rapidly growing component of many physicians’ practices. Ask your physician about compounding

What should a Compounding prescription look like?
Our pharmacists will be happy to discuss formulations and answer any questions. Below is an exemplar of format.

*Prescription should begin with the phrase “Compounded Medication”.