Compounded dosage forms
The same ingredient can be prepared in more than one form. Your clinician chooses the form; we prepare it when the prescription is valid and the formula is workable at our Orange pharmacy.
Ask about a form For cliniciansOral forms
- Capsules in custom strengths when a commercial strength does not match the order
- Oral liquids and suspensions when swallowing tablets is difficult
- Troches that dissolve in the mouth when prescribed for that route
Flavoring for oral compounds is covered on our flavored medications page. Flavor does not change the clinical decision—it supports taking what was already prescribed.
Topical forms
- Creams and ointments for skin application
- Gels, including some veterinary PLO gels when a veterinarian writes for them
- Clinic topicals such as BLT cream when ordered for in-office use
Other forms we are often asked about
Suppositories when the oral route is not workable. Hormone-related creams and troches when a licensed clinician writes for them—see hormone compounding. Pet-friendly treats and suspensions when a veterinarian orders them—see pet compounding.
What we need on the Rx
Form, strength, quantity, directions, and any base or flavor preferences. If a form is not realistic for a given drug—stability, legality, or ingredient availability—we will say so rather than guess. Call (714) 790-4085 if you want to confirm a form before the clinic sends the order.
How pickup works
- We receive a patient-specific prescription.
- We review the form against what we can prepare.
- We prepare the compound and notify you when it is ready.
- At the counter, ask us about storage, shaking, and measuring.
Compounded medications require a valid prescription from a licensed prescriber. Information on this page is educational and is not medical advice. Whether a compound is appropriate is a decision between you and your clinician.