medicines
Compounding Pharmacy
調剤薬局（コンパウンディング） (chōzai yakkyoku (konpaundeingu))
A compounding pharmacy prepares customized medications to meet the specific needs of individual patients when commercially available drugs do not fit their requirements. Examples include adjusting drug strength, changing the dosage form (liquid instead of tablet), removing an allergen, or combining medications. Compounding pharmacies are regulated by state pharmacy boards and, in some cases, the FDA. Insurance typically does not cover compounded medications unless prior authorization is obtained. Quality and sterility standards vary among compounding pharmacies.
Patients should verify that a compounding pharmacy is accredited and licensed in their state before using its services.
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Compounding Pharmacy |
| Japanese (日本語) | 調剤薬局（コンパウンディング） |
| Chinese (中文) | 制剂药房 |
| Korean (한국어) | 조제 약국 |
| Portuguese | Farmácia de Manipulação |
| Spanish | Farmacia de Preparados |
| Filipino | Compounding Pharmacy |
| Thai | ร้านขายยาที่ปรุงยาเฉพาะ |
| Vietnamese | Nhà thuốc pha chế |
| Romanization | chōzai yakkyoku (konpaundeingu) |
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