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Why Do You Need Compound Pharmacies Near Me?

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  Don't be surprised if you are not familiar with the term: compared to "normal" pharmacies, there are very few specialized compound pharmacies near me . Of the 56,000 community pharmacies in the Canada, only 7,500 specialize in compounding, according to the American Pharmacists Association. Add to that the fact that most prescription drugs require no preparation and, well, it's entirely possible that their existence is new to you. If you ever need a compounding pharmacy, you will need some details on what they are, what they do and how to find a good one. What Is A Compounding Pharmacy? Most pharmacists simply dispense medications that arrive at the pharmacy pre-packaged. In compounding pharmacies, pharmacists actually customize medications for each patient and their unique needs, as long as that medication is not available from a drug manufacturer. The ingredients are kept in stock and when a patient needs a specific treatment, a pharmacist mixes them from these