Alternative Delivery Methods

Lozenges/Troches

Lozenges/Troches are most commonly used as the delivery system for Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy. These Lozenges/troches are taken buccally/sublingually (dissolved between cheek and gum) which allows the prescribed medicine to go directly into your (patient’s) system without having to go through the stomach and digestive system. This direct absorption allows doctors to prescribe this medication in lower doses. Lozenges/Troches can be flavored or unflavored.

Suppositories

Suppositories can be used rectally or vaginally. This delivery system is used when patients cannot tolerate medications taken orally, and for conditions that need the medicine to be directly delivered to the vaginal and/or rectal area. Suppositories allow for systemic absorption for patients who cannot keep anything down.

Creams, Gels and Ointments

We compound many Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy prescriptions into topical creams and gels for quick absorption. This delivery system by-passes the digestive system and the 1st pass through the liver eliminating some of the metabolites that are unwanted.

Topical ointments are frequently used for “old-time” prescriptions that have been discontinued. Topical ointments are advantageous for our elderly patients who are hard to medicate. We have some very special younger patients who can be difficult to medicate and topical ointments do the trick. Many pets receive their medication through topical ointments so that pet owners are sure the medicine got where it needed to be!

Oral

We can make many medications into capsules or suspensions (liquids). Capsules can be made for immediate release or delayed release. Suspensions can be made into syrups or oils for children and/or pets who cannot take a pill. Both of these medication delivery systems can be made without dyes, corn, lactose, whey and other fillers that are commonly used in commercial preparations.

What else makes us Unique?

At Pencol Compounding Pharmacy we make medicine the way it should be made – by hand, with the highest quality ingredients and to meet individual patient needs. Whether a patient needs an alternative delivery system, dosages, flavorings or a little bit of help figuring out how to manage their prescription needs. We make all of our prescriptions “from scratch”, offer patient consultations and follow up care, carry pharmaceutical grade supplements and sometimes, just lend that ear for peace of mind. At Pencol Compounding Pharmacy every one of our doctors and patients matter to us – each and every one!