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What is a Compounding Pharmacy?

BuzzRx

Compounding pharmacists keep active pharmaceutical ingredients in stock and mix them according to a patient’s needs to make a compounded medication. In general, compounded medications are made in a dosage form , such as creams, ointments, transdermal gels, liquids, suppositories, lozenges, and capsules.

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Small molecule API: Shining a spotlight on new innovations in milling

Pharmaceutical Technology

Containment and controlled substance capabilities are defining and necessary features for these manufacturing facilities, but not all contract manufacturers have the specialist equipment and capabilities required for high potency small molecule API production.