Pharmaceutical compounding: Techniques and applications

https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v5nS1.14839

Authors

  • Yosef Houmid Al Shammari KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Homoud Awade Al Shammari KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Talal Muhammad Bin Barak KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Bandar Said Alharbi KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Saud Tawfiq Alshammari KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Saleh Abdullah Alnais KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Saeed Awad Aljohani KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Abdulrahman Abdullah Alorf KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Meshari Abdulmajeed Alnawmasi KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Mohammed Awad Alshammari KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Majed Farhan Alharbi KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Abdulrahman Gobile Al Enazi KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Abdulelah Mohammed Mubashir Alamri KSA, National Guard Health Affairs

Keywords:

Pharmaceutical compounding, compounding techniques, dosage forms, specialty pharmacy, personalized medicine

Abstract

Pharmaceutical compounding is a vital practice in pharmacy that involves the customization of medications to meet individual patient needs. This article explores various compounding techniques and their applications across different fields of healthcare. It delves into mixing, grinding, molding, and other compounding methods used to create customized dosage forms. Furthermore, it discusses the role of compounding in specialty areas such as hormone replacement therapy, dermatology, pain management, pediatrics, geriatrics, and veterinary medicine. Additionally, it highlights the importance of quality control measures, regulatory compliance, and emerging trends such as 3D printing and personalized medicine in shaping the future of pharmaceutical compounding.

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Published

27-05-2021

How to Cite

Al Shammari, Y. H., Al Shammari, H. A., Barak, T. M. B., Alharbi, B. S., Alshammari, S. T., Alnais, S. A., Aljohani, S. A., Alorf, A. A., Alnawmasi, M. A., Alshammari, M. A., Alharbi, M. F., Al Enazi, A. G., & Alamri, A. M. M. (2021). Pharmaceutical compounding: Techniques and applications. International Journal of Health Sciences, 5(S1), 926–939. https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v5nS1.14839

Issue

Vol. 5 No. S1 (2021)

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