What is a compounded medication?

A compounded medicine is a custom-made medication prepared by a pharmacist to meet the specific needs of an individual patient. It is created by mixing, combining, or altering ingredients to: 

• Provide a medication that is not commercially available
• Tailor the dosage or form to the patient’s needs
• Eliminate unwanted ingredients, such as allergens 

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. This means that FDA does not verify the safety, effectiveness or quality of compounded drugs.