How is compounding defined?

• A. Creating identical copies of branded drugs
• B. Taking commercially available products and modifying them to meet a patient’s needs pursuant to a prescription
• C. Manufacturing drugs for the mass market
• D. Repackaging drugs without changes

Answer: (B)

Compounding is the preparation of a medication tailored to a specific patient by modifying commercially available products under a prescription. This means altering strength or dosage form, combining ingredients, or adding flavors to meet the individual’s needs. It’s different from mass production of drugs for the general market and from simply repackaging a product with no changes. So the best fit is taking ready-made products and adjusting them to fit a particular prescription.