What Is a Compounding Pharmacy?
What Is Compounding?
At Town Total Compounding Center, our compounding pharmacy focuses on preparing customized medications tailored to each patient’s needs. Pharmaceutical compounding is the process of preparing customized medications to meet the unique needs of each patient, based on a prescriber’s prescription.
Unlike commercially manufactured medications, compounded medications are personalized. This allows for adjustments in strength, dosage form, and ingredients to better align with individual patient needs.
When to consider compounding
Compounding may be considered when:
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A patient requires a specific dosage not commercially available.
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Certain ingredients (such as dyes, preservatives, or fillers) need to be avoided.
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A different dosage form is preferred (such as creams, capsules, or liquids).
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Multiple medications are combined into a single, convenient formulation.
Sterile vs. Non-Sterile Compounding
Compounding falls into two main categories: sterile compounding and non-sterile compounding. Each requires specialized techniques, environments, and standards to ensure safety and quality.
Sterile Compounding Services
Sterile compounding involves preparing medications that must be free from bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants. These medications are typically introduced directly into the body and require the highest level of precision and control.
Our Sterile Compounding Capabilities
Town Total Compounding Center offers a variety of customized sterile medications through our state-of-the-art Sterile Compounding Room, which is certified as an ISO Class 7 cleanroom.
Examples of sterile compounded medications include:
Injectables
Ophthalmics
Inhalation solutions
We also utilize Laminar Flow Hoods certified as ISO Class 5, ensuring a controlled environment for the preparation of sterile pharmaceutical products.
Commitment to USP <797> Standards
Our sterile compounding processes meet or exceed the standards outlined by United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Chapter <797>, which governs the compounding of sterile preparations.
At Town Total Compounding Center, we:
Follow strict cleaning and maintenance protocols
Arrange routine third-party certification of sterile compounding areas and equipment
Regularly test staff on sterile compounding techniques
Require proper gowning and hygiene procedures before entering sterile environments
Our team of highly trained pharmacists brings extensive experience in sterile compounding, helping ensure every preparation is handled with care, precision, and attention to detail.
Non-Sterile Compounding Services
Non-sterile compounding involves medications that do not require a sterile environment but still demand accuracy, consistency, and quality.
Common Non-Sterile Compounded Medications Include:
Topical/Transdermal creams and gels
Capsules and tablets
Oral suspensions and liquids
Non-sterile compounding allows for flexibility in dosage forms and ingredients, making it a valuable option for patients with specific needs or preferences.
Why Choose a Compounding Pharmacy?
Working with a compounding pharmacy provides access to medications that are tailored, not mass-produced.
At Town Total Compounding Center, we collaborate closely with healthcare providers to support:
Personalized
Dosing
Individualized dosing strategies
Flexible
Forms
Alternative dosage forms for improved tolerability
Clean
Formulations
Formulations without unnecessary additives
Complex
Care
Customized solutions for complex patient needs
Your Pharmacy Experts
Trust Us With Your Health
Town Total Compounding Center is an ACHC/PCAB-accredited compounding-only pharmacy, recognized for adhering to the highest industry standards. Town Total is also accredited by the Coalition for Compounding Excellence, which is the only risk-based auditing and accreditation model in compounding.
We are proud to serve primary care providers and specialists throughout the Greater New York Metropolitan Area, offering:
Evidence-based compounding practices
Specialized and customized medications
A commitment to quality, safety, and precision
Our focus is simple: to support patients and providers with carefully prepared medications designed to meet individual needs.
Among Compounding Pharmacies in New York
With advanced facilities, rigorous quality standards, and a dedicated team, Town Total Compounding Center continues to stand out among compounding pharmacies in New York.