Is compounding always an appropriate treatment option?
No. Compounding, like any other form of therapy, is not always the right choice for every patient. However, thousands of patients rely on compounded medications to meet their needs when another treatment option will not. Doctors may prescribe compounded medications when: the best therapy for a patient is commercially unavailable, the active ingredient is not available in the desired strength or dosage form, or a commercial product is on extended backorder and using the compounded preparation may mean there is no interruption in proven therapy for a patient.
