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Compounding 101: Beyond the Basics

Speakers: Gina Molina - General Manager Donna Chrystian - Alberta Account Representative

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OBJECTIVES

Introduction to the “Art of Compounding”

Assisting Pharmacy Technicians to understand individual needs of clients with special pharmacy requirements.

Learn prescription compounding practices.

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“THE ART OF COMPOUNDING”

Medications before manufactured drugs

Tabletso Ointmentso Balmso Oilso Pasteso Solutions

Triad Relationshipo Physician – Patient –

Pharmacisto Specific dosage

strength for patiento Convenient dosage

forms

Compounding is the History of Pharmacy

Compounding for Today

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WHY COMPOUND?

Patient medication problem Commercial product does not

meet patient needs Standard manufactured

strengths for all

Meet patients special needs individualize dose Component allergy to

manufactured product Flavored preparation to

increase compliance Specialized dosage form Provide a different strength,

size or packaging

Manufactured Products Temporary manufactured

drug shortages Manufactured drug

discontinuations

Group Specific Dosing Elderly patients Pediatric patients Veterinary patients

Required Therapeutic Result Hormone replacement

therapy Pain management Hospice care Dental applications Dermatological applications

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COMMONLY USED COMPOUND APPLICATIONS

Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy Pain medications Veterinary Dental Combination therapies Cosmetic products Surgical medications Food supplements Men’s health Herbal remedies Preservative / Dye free medications Lactose free medications

The possibilities are endless…

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EQUIPMENT – BEYOND THE MORTAR & PESTLE

EMP – Electronic Mortar and Pestle Gels Creams Ointments Powders 15gr to 1000gr capabilities Consistent results every

time Liquids Unguator makes various

models from manual to fully programmable

Unguator Demo

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EQUIPMENT

EXAKT 50 Ointment Mill

Offers the highest level of functionality for the preparation of topical compounds

Breaks up powder nests and reduces the size of particles

Produces homogenous compounds with a clearly increased active chemical surface enhancing effectiveness.

EXAKT DEMO

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EQUIPMENT

Capsule Machine Fill up to 2000 capsules

an hour Designed for occasional

and frequent users User-friendly design that

results in high output quickly

Tool-free, snap-in parts make capsule size changes easy

Long-life metal construction

ProFill – Fenton models

Capsule Demo

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EQUIPMENT

Hot Plate with Stirrer Suppositories Lip balms Lozenges Solutions Lotions

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