When patients have unique medication needs or cannot take commercial drug products, Valley Health System’s Compounding Pharmacy can prepare custom medications that can help patients live their healthiest lives.
Valley’s Compounding Pharmacy is located at the Bolger Medical Arts Building at 970 Linwood Ave. in Paramus, N.J.
What are Compounding Medications?
Compounding medications are custom-made drugs that are tailored to a patient’s specific needs by combining, mixing, or altering ingredients. These are often prescribed when:
- A medication or dose is not commercially available
- A patient has an allergy to an ingredient in a commercial drug product
- A mixture of medications is needed in one dosage
Compounded medications are not FDA-approved.
Compounding Pharmacy Services
Valley’s Compounding Pharmacy can prepare medications for a wide range of conditions, including pain management ailments, such as arthritis and fibromyalgia; pediatric conditions, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); heart conditions; or urinary retention, where it may be difficult to administer a tablet to an infant or child.
Endocrinology conditions such as hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and adrenal insufficiency are also commonly treated using custom-made medications from Valley’s Compounding Pharmacy.
In addition, compounding medications may benefit women who experience vaginal dryness, are undergoing menopause, or who have yeast infections.
Compounding medications can even be made for animals with specific needs. Veterinary medications such as creams, chewable treats, and capsules are common compounded medications.
