Family Medicine

Family Wellness with Pharmpedia

Family medicine addresses a broad range of health concerns, providing care for individuals across all age groups. At Pharmpedia, we recognize the limitations of mass-produced medications and the need for customized solutions. By preparing medications with high-quality ingredients—without unnecessary additives—we support both healthcare providers and patients in optimizing wellness.

Why Compounding Matters in Family Medicine

Family medicine practitioners encounter patients with varying needs, from pediatric to geriatric care. Commercial medications do not always provide the right formulation, dosage, or ingredient profile for every individual. Compounding allows us to modify medications to better align with patient requirements, helping healthcare providers offer precise solutions in clinical practice.

Addressing Patient Needs Through Compounding

Healthcare Providers: Expanding Treatment Options

Physicians often face challenges in prescribing medications when standard options contain allergens, undesirable excipients or are unavailable in suitable dosages. Through compounding, we can:

• Create dye-free, preservative-free, or sugar-free formulations.
• Adjust strengths for individualized dosing.
• Reformulate medications to exclude common allergens such as gluten or lactose.
• Provide alternative routes of administration when swallowing pills is difficult.

For providers managing patients with chronic conditions, compounded medications offer solutions that align with each individual’s health requirements.

Patients: Enhancing Accessibility and Usability

Patients may struggle with medication adherence due to issues like difficulty swallowing, taste sensitivities, or limited commercial availability. Compounded medications can improve accessibility by offering:

• Liquid alternatives for those who cannot take tablets or capsules.
• Transdermal formulations for those requiring absorption through the skin.
• Flavored options to make administration easier for children and sensitive individuals.
• Suppositories or troches as alternatives to oral medications.

   

Common Conditions Addressed by Compounding

Family medicine encompasses a wide range of conditions, many of which can benefit from compounded medications. These include:

• Pediatric Care: Medications formulated in palatable liquid or chewable forms.
• Geriatric Care: Custom dosages to support age-related metabolic changes.
• Dermatological Concerns: Topical creams or gels for skin conditions.
• Pain Management: Compounded pain creams combining multiple active ingredients for localized relief.
• Hormonal Support: Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for men and women.
• Allergy-Friendly Medications: Custom formulations free from dyes, gluten, or other allergens.

   

Examples of Compounded Medications

Pharmpedia prepares a range of medications to meet specific needs. Some examples include:

• Naltrexone in low doses for off-label applications under medical supervision.
• Thyroid formulations customized for patients with sensitivities to commercial fillers.
• Topical pain formulations with a combination of non-opioid analgesics.
• Pediatric antibiotics in palatable liquid forms.
• Bioidentical hormone creams for hormone replacement therapy.

   

Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding

Compounded medications fall into two primary categories: sterile and non-sterile.

• Sterile Compounding: Required for injectables, ophthalmic drops, and medications that must be free from microbial contamination. Our pharmacists hold board certifications in sterile compounding to ensure quality and safety.
• Non-Sterile Compounding: Includes creams, capsules, and flavored suspensions. These formulations provide flexibility for patients requiring modified dosages or ingredient exclusions.

   

Supporting Healthcare Providers and Patients

Pharmpedia is dedicated to advancing personalized medicine in family practice. Whether modifying dosages, eliminating allergens, or preparing sterile formulations, we work closely with healthcare providers to ensure patients receive medications suited to their needs. Through high-quality compounding, we help optimize health and wellness for individuals at every stage of life.