Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Monday, November 9, 2009

What is compounding and how can it help me?

What is Compounding?

A compounded medication is prepared by a pharmacist from scratch using raw materials to customize a medication per a physician's written prescription.  The resulting medication is referred to as a "compound".  Due to the individualized nature of this medication, we can eliminate the "one size fits all" pitfall for patients who have not responded to commercially available medication.  Making the ideal compound requires a close relationship between the patient, doctor and pharmacist.  Quality control is crucial when compounding medications.  Professional Village Pharmacy (PVP) meets or exceeds standards for providing accurate compounded medications.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

How can compounding help my animal?

One size does not fit all as any pet owner can tell you.  At Professional Village Pharmacy we can custom make a medication that is the exact dose that your pet requires. 
We at Professional Village Pharmacy can help meet the unique needs of animals using the same expertise that has served their human companions well for 50  years.  For animals large and small, domestic and exotic, Professional Village Pharmacy can assist your veterinarian in developing a compounded medication to meet your animal's special needs.  Veterinary compounding can provide treatments that are not commercially available as well as offer more effective methods of administration for animals of all sizes and temperaments.  As anyone with pets can attest the, "one size fits all" mentality does not work with so many different breeds and sizes.

At Professional Village Pharmacy we can:

  • Change dosages, strengths and flavors
  • Compound formulations to your Veterinarian's specifications
  • Eliminate preservatives
  • Compound drugs that were voluntarily pulled from the market by  the manufacturer
    OR CALL US 916-483-3455

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Ostomy Supplies

Are you having a hard time finding the ostomy supplies that you need?  Call us today @ 916-483-3455 and speak to one of our highly trained medical supply specialists or visit us at http://www.professionalvillagerx.com  We carry all major brands and accept most insurances including Medi-Cal and Medicare.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

What is compounding and what do you do?


What is Compounding?

A compounded medication is prepared by a pharmacist from scratch using raw materials to customize a medication per a physician's written prescription.  The resulting medication is referred to as a "compound".  Due to the individualized nature of this medication, we can eliminate the "one size fits all" pitfall for patients who have not responded to commercially available medication.  Making the ideal compound requires a close relationship between the patient, doctor and pharmacist.  Quality control is crucial when compounding medications.  Professional Village Pharmacy (PVP) meets or exceeds standards for providing accurate compounded medications.
What are the benefits of compounding?
  • Custom  Formulations
    The patient and the health care provider can create their own treatment protocol using any delivery system they choose.  As medication needs change or side effects occur, practitioners can fine-tune the dosage of compounded medications for optimal treatment.
  • Dosage Variation ( Strength and / or Form)
    Often times, a customary dosage form (tablet or capsule) is not compatible with the patient ( i.e. child or animal unable to swallow a pill ).  For those patients, we can convert medication to other dosage forms such as liquids, creams, gels, and suppositories.
  • Preservative Free and Allergy Free Formulations
    Compound medications can be created without the excipients and preservatives found in most commercial preparations.  Suitable replacements free of preservatives, sugar, starch, yeast and color are used in formulating your individual compound.
  • Discontinued Medications
    Medications are voluntarily pulled from the marketplace each and every year due to lack of profitability.  A compounded medication may be possible.
Is a Prescription required?

Yes, a prescription is required.  The individual ingredients may or may not be restricted prescriptions items, however, anything compounded must be prescribed.
Will my insurance cover compounded medications?

With the added benefit of individualized medications comes the added challenge of working with an insurance company who often times base their "rules" on the masses.  At PVP, we will do our best to help you determine if coverage is available to you.
How long will it take to make my compounded medication?

We ask that you please allow up to 7 days for us to formulate your individualized medications.  This allows us the flexibility to compound high need, same day medications ahead of a standard refill where a patient is capable of calling in advance.

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Where can I find you?

People often complain that there are no more small business' that have that "Mom & Pop" feel.  You know, the whole everybody knows my name thing.  At Professional Village Pharmacy that is exactly what you get.  Please stop by and ask to speak with myself, John, and I will take care of you personally.

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