Compounding is the art and science of preparing customized medications for patients. Its practice dates back to the origins of pharmacy. With the advent of drug manufacturing in the 1950’s and 60’s compounding rapidly declined and almost disappeared. The pharmacist role as a preparer of medications quickly changed to that of a dispenser of manufactured dosage forms. Within the last two decades compounding has experienced resurgence as modern technology and research have allowed more pharmacists to customize medications to meet very specific needs not met by major manufacturers.

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