Compounded medications enable veterinary practices to offer patient-centric care. These personal medicines fill gaps that cannot be filled with market drugs and improve the effectiveness of therapy and the patient’s well-being.

Uses

Dosage Adjustments
Flavoring
Dosage Forms
Species-Specific Needs
Allergy Management

History & Evaluation

The practice of compounding medications has a long and rich history in veterinary medicine, dating back to the time when all medications were custom-made. While mass-produced pharmaceuticals became more prevalent in the 20th century, compounded medications remain a valuable tool.

Today, strict regulations for licensed pharmacies mitigate quality control concerns, ensuring compounded medications' safety and efficacy.

Types

Compounded medications can be categorized by the type of modification made:

Dosage

Adjusting the concentration of medication for precise needs.

Flavor

Adding palatable flavors to encourage medication intake.

Form

Converting tablets into liquids, gels, transdermal applications, or suppositories for easier administration.

Combination

Combining multiple medications into a single dosage form for improved compliance.

DVM Central marketplace featured a wide range of compounding medications from renowned brands.

Explore our compounded medications category and improve your practice ability to provide individualized care for your animal patients!

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