What is the difference between a compounding pharmacy and a pharmaceutical company?

A compounding pharmacy is not a pharmaceutical company. A pharmaceutical company is a drug manufacturer, and falls under the regulation of the FDA. By definition, drug manufacturing is the production, marketing and sale of a product to an entity other than the patient. When a doctor prescribes a compounded medication, the compounding pharmacy customizes the preparation of the pharmaceutical solutions for that patient. Physicians rely on compounders for pharmaceutical solutions when “patent” prescription medications inadequately address their patients’ needs.  more

A compounding pharmacy is not a pharmaceutical company. A pharmaceutical company is a drug manufacturer, and falls under the regulation of the FDA. By definition, drug manufacturing is the production, marketing and sale of a product to an entity other than the patient. When a doctor prescribes a compounded medication, the compounding pharmacy customizes the preparation of the pharmaceutical solutions for that patient. Physicians rely on compounders for pharmaceutical solutions when "patent" prescription medications inadequately address their patients' needs. THE STORE AT WELLNESS PHARMACY Does Wellness Pharmacy have a catalog of products I could receive? THE STORE AT WELLNESS PHARMACY Back to Top Does Wellness Pharmacy have a catalog of products I could receive? Yes. Our catalog contains a wide range of professional grade over-the-counter supplements. You can e-mail us to request a catalog me mailed to you, or purchase products in our online Pharmacy. How often are new products added ...  more