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Pharmacy Compounding Services

Medications customized for you

We can create specific medications to match your needs.

Find compounding pharmacy

Medications customized for you

We can create specific medications to match your needs.

Find compounding pharmacy

Our services

We understand a “one-size-fits-all” approach doesn’t always work. Some services we provide include:

  • Combining several medications into one dosage form
  • Developing allergy-free formulations
  • Compounding medication that’s easier to swallow or apply to the skin

We offer basic medication compounding at all neighborhood Walgreens pharmacies. We also offer more complex and even hazardous drug compounding services at select pharmacies. Contact your local Walgreens for assistance locating the appropriate location for your specific compounded prescription needs.

How it works

Medication compounding is the pharmacy practice of combining pure chemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients to create one-of-a-kind medications specific to prescribed dosages and formulations. Team members at our compounding pharmacies have extensive training to mix, prepare and package customized medications.

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Create patient-specific dosages accommodate an in-between dose or match a particular patient’s weight & size.

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Combine multiple medications into a single dose.

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Change the dosage form to one that’s easier to take or a better therapeutic option. For example, we can create a liquid suspension for a child who has trouble swallowing capsules or tablets.

4.

Develop allergy-free formulations, and change or remove inactive ingredients, like preservatives, dyes or lactose.

Dosage forms

Each compounded prescription comes with instructions that will help you properly take your medication. Dosage forms can be compounded for pain management, skin care, hair loss, pediatric care, hormone replacement therapy, pets and more.

Common dosage forms include:

  • Capsules
  • Creams, gels, lotions and ointments
  • Liquid formulations, such as suspensions & solutions
  • Lollipops
  • Lozenges
  • Mouthwashes
  • Suppositories

Hormone replacement therapy

We have select locations that provide compounding services for women’s healthcare, including hormone replacement therapy to treat the symptoms of menopause and other conditions.

The therapy involves compounding various hormones — such as estrogen, progesterone and testosterone — into a convenient dosage form for the patient.

These forms of medication are candidates for compounding:

  • Capsules (regular and slow-release)
  • Creams
  • Liquids absorbed under the tongue
  • Lozenges
  • Vaginal creams and suppositories

For your pets

The pets in our lives often require customized medication options, just like their human counterparts. Walgreens compounding locations provide unique dosage forms to meet the individual healthcare needs of our four-legged furry friends and family members.

Unsavory tastes and unpleasant textures can hinder pets from taking their medications. We offer several customizable flavors that will surely appeal to your pet’s taste buds.

Popular flavors:

  • Red angus beef
  • Grilled tuna
  • Chicken pot pie (contains salt)
  • Crispy bacon

Frequently Asked Questions