Prescription compounding improves peoples' health, by making medicine easier to take.  Compounding allows specially trained pharmacists to "custom make" medications for an individual patient (human or animal), based on that patient's unique needs and symptoms. 

A compounding pharmacist uses raw chemicals, powders, liquids and special equipment to make medications. This results in a customized medication made by a pharmacist, according to a doctor's directions, to meet an individual patient need.

Compounding is fundamental to the profession of pharmacy, and pharmacists are the only health care professionals that have studied chemical compatibilities and who can prepare alternate dosage forms.  

Usually people have prescriptions compounded for themselves, or there loved ones/pets, for the following reasons:

• Allergies to preservatives/dyes (lactose, alcohol, sugar) in a manufactured medication
• An inability to take a medication in its current form.  For example, if a patient had difficulty swallowing a capsule, a compounding pharmacist might be able to formulate the medicine into an oral solution or transdermal gel
• The medication that is needed to treat their condition is not commercially available
• The medication that is available to treat their condition can not be tolerated at its current strength, or in its current dose form
• The medication that is available to treat their condition is not effective for them

Prescriptions are compounded based on individual need.  There are many unique reasons why someone would wish to have a prescription compounded.  The first step is talking to your physician/licensed prescriber/veterinarian to find out if a compounded prescription is appropriate for you.

At Bayview Pharmacy we make the process of acquiring your prescription medication quick and easy:

• We answer the phone!  When you (or your doctor) call, one of our specially trained technicians or pharmacists answer the phone.  No wasting time navigating through a maze of automation. 
• You're in control!  Before we begin to compound any medication we will call you first to verify your personal information, let you know how much your prescription will cost (we bill most drug insurances), and find out how you would like to receive your prescription.  This process eliminates financial surprises, and allows you to determine how we should proceed.
• We ship prescriptions right to your door!  Your time is valuable and we help you save time by shipping your medications via UPS or USPS.  Of course you are always welcome to come in and pick up your prescriptions during our normal business hours M-F 9-6.

All of the prescriptions we compound are done in our state of the art compounding laboratory, which is located within our pharmacy.  It  is equipped with a clean room and laminar flow hood for preparation of sterile products, including eye drops and injectables.

Preparation of these specialized products requires chemicals and equipment that are not available in most pharmacies. Our pharmacists have received extensive training in compounding techniques and have access to a support network that generates a constant exchange of ideas and innovations.  Bayview Pharmacy is a member of Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCCA) and International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists (IACP).

In order to receive a compound, your physician/licensed prescriber/veterinarian must authorize a prescription indicating they wish to have the prescription compounded.  Bayview Pharmacy accepts prescriptions from licensed prescribers via the phone (401-284-4505), fax (401-284-4506), or hard copy.  By law, we are not allowed to dispense any compounds without an authorized prescription from a licensed prescriber.  We would be happy to speak with you or your medical provider to answer any questions you may have regarding this process.