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What is a Compounding Pharmacy?

BuzzRx

If your doctor’s office has given you a prescription with instructions to fill it at a compounding pharmacy, you might be wondering what exactly this means. Only around 7,500 are compounding pharmacies, of which only 3,000 perform sterile compounding. What does it mean when a pharmacy is compounding?

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Does an ASC need a pharmacy consultant?

OctariusRx

Controlled substance management. This includes all non-hazardous medications, hazardous medications and controlled substances. Hazardous and controlled substances alone are highly regulated by various agencies and require specific processes to remain compliant. Providing guidance on disposal of medications.