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For whatever reason, many people require a medicine that is not a mass-produced medication.<\/p>\n<p>Compounding medications may have special flavorings, dosage forms that are unique, or innovative delivery methods.\u00a0 Compounding pharmacists work with the doctors like the OB\/GYN, the Family Physician, the Internist, the entolomologist or other speciality physician to provide health care through customized solutions for specific patient needs.<\/p>\n<p>Compounding is a great option to consider for people who:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have allergies to common mass-produced medicine fillers (casein, gluten, dyes, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Aren\u2019t taking medication as prescribed due to unpleasant side effects or lack of improvement<\/li>\n<li>Need custom medicine strengths and dosage forms (like creams or suppositories or troches)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For the patient, compounding can be life-changing, even lifesaving. 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