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Starting a compounding pharmacy

Planning, licensing, equipment, first formulas and the support that gets you open with confidence.

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Growing your pharmacy with compounding

Adding compounding to an existing pharmacy, or taking it further: new revenue, new patients and stronger prescriber relationships.

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Switching your compounding partner

What changes when you move to PCCA, from formulas and bases to clinical support and pricing, and how members made the move.

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Case studies, articles and videos from pharmacies at every stage of compounding, grouped by where you are.

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What is compounding pharmacy?

The art and science of creating customized medications to meet specific patient needs when commercial options aren’t suitable.

What are the benefits of compounding?

Personalized solutions for patients, and a unique, profitable niche for pharmacies through custom dosage forms and specialized formulations.

What are the legal and regulatory requirements for compounding?

Compounding is regulated by state boards of pharmacy, the FDA and USP guidelines to ensure quality, safety and compliance.

What equipment and facilities are needed to compound medication?

A space that meets USP 797 and USP 800 standards, plus equipment such as powder containment hoods, autoclaves and balances.

What types of compounds can be made?

Creams, capsules, troches, suspensions, suppositories and more, across therapeutic categories from dermatology to veterinary to hospice.

What are the benefits of a PCCA membership?

24/7/365 clinical, technical and regulatory support from 20+ compounding pharmacists, exclusive bases, special pricing and 9,000+ formulations.

What’s the cost of PCCA membership and what does it include?

Community pharmacies can join for $895/month with no upfront fees, including bases, formulations, 24/7 support, business development resources and education.

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