Compounding

Personalized Medicine Just for You

At Bull Run Pharmacy, we understand that "one-size-fits-all" medications don't always work for everyone. We specialize in non-sterile compounding—the art and science of creating customized medications based on your doctor’s specific prescription.

Why Choose Compounded Medication?

Standard manufactured drugs are often produced in fixed strengths and forms that may not be ideal for every patient. Compounding allows us to bridge this gap by offering:

Allergen-Free Formulations: We can create medications without dyes, gluten, lactose, sugar, or other preservatives that might trigger sensitivities.
Custom Strengths: If you need a dosage that is not commercially available, we can prepare the exact strength your treatment requires.
Alternative Dosage Forms: For patients who have trouble swallowing pills, we can transform many medications into liquid suspensions, creams, ointments, gels, or capsules.
Combination Therapy: We can often combine multiple medications into a single dose to simplify your daily routine and improve compliance.

Veterinary Compounding (Caring for Your Pets)

Giving medicine to a pet can be a daily struggle. We partner with veterinarians to create pet-friendly solutions that make treatment stress-free for both you and your animal companion.

Custom Flavors: We can add flavors like tuna, chicken, or beef to make medications more palatable for picky pets.
Easier Administration: We can turn hard-to-swallow tablets into flavored liquids or transdermal gels that can be applied to the skin.
Precise Dosing: From small kittens to large dogs, we ensure the dosage is perfectly tailored to your pet's specific weight and species.

collage of image with elder person experiencing pain and a Woman experiencing Pain and Baby girl and boy. with different racial profiles

Specialized Compounding Services

Our pharmacists are trained to provide high-quality compounds for various needs, including:

Pain Management: Customized topical creams and gels to treat pain locally.
Pediatric Care: Making medicine "go down easier" for children with specialized flavoring and liquid forms.

Dermatology Compounding

The skin is the body’s largest organ, and skin conditions are often as unique as the individuals who have them. Many commercially available dermatological products contain preservatives or fragrances that can irritate sensitive skin. Through compounding, we can provide targeted treatments that focus on the active ingredients you need while leaving out the fillers you don’t.

Customized Skin Care Solutions

We work closely with dermatologists to create specialized preparations for a variety of conditions, including:

Acne and Rosacea: Customized creams with specific concentrations of active ingredients tailored to your skin’s tolerance level.
Psoriasis and Eczema: Formulations designed to deliver moisture and medication deep into the skin without greasy residues.
Warts and Molluscum: High-strength topical treatments that are more potent than over-the-counter options.
Anti-Aging and Skin Brightening: Prescription-strength formulations containing ingredients like tretinoin, hydroquinone, or vitamin C, customized for your skin type.
Wound Care: Specialized ointments that promote healing and minimize scarring.

Close-up of a pharmacist mixing a specialized topical cream for skin care

CImage with various compounded product types like gels, creams, Foams, Sprays and Shampoos

Unique Delivery Methods

Dermatology compounding allows us to change how your medication is applied to ensure it is effective and easy to use:

Topical Gels and Creams: Designed for fast absorption or long-lasting barriers.
Foams and Sprays: Ideal for treating large areas of the body or sensitive areas where rubbing in a cream might be painful.
Medicated Shampoos: For scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis.