Compounding 101: Beyond the Basics Speakers: Gina Molina - General Manager
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Compounding 101: Beyond the BasicsSpeakers: 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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Thank you for your participation!