The Amazing History of Compounding Pharmacy

Did you know that compounding pharmacy has been around for a really long time? It's true!

Compounding pharmacy is when pharmacists mix together different ingredients to make special medicines for people who need them.In the old days, almost all medicines were made this way. Pharmacists would take different powders, liquids, and other stuff and mix them together to make the perfect medicine for each person. It was like being a scientist and a chef at the same time!As time went on, big companies started making medicines in factories. This was good because more people could get the medicines they needed. But sometimes, people still required special medicines that weren't made in factories. That's where compounding pharmacies came in!Today, compounding pharmacies are still really important. They help people who require special medicines that aren't made by big companies. This could be because someone is allergic to something in a regular medicine, or because they need a different strength or form of the medicine.

​So, the next time you hear about compounding pharmacy, remember that it has a long and cool history of helping people feel better!Visit us at our pharmacy's website https://www.humberbaypharmacy.com/ and our compounding page https://www.humberbaypharmacy.com/compounding.html to learn more about how we can help you with your special medicine needs.